Eighty-two percent of Americans are satisfied with their personal life, according to a new Gallup survey. The percentage is the lowest since 2013 and a drop from the record-high 90 percent who expressed satisfaction in January 2020. The decrease stemmed primarily from the unemployed. Among people with jobs, 90 percent reported personal satisfaction. That was nearly equal to the previous year. But only 72 percent of the unemployed said they’re satisfied, a drop of 14 percent from 2020. The year brought major changes to U.S. society. Schools and offices across the nation closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Restrictions varied across states but a large number of governors imposed harsh rules, leading to tens of thousands of businesses shutting down. Students have struggled with virtual learning, and them staying home has hampered the work-life balance of the parents who have managed to keep their jobs. Unemployment shot to 14.7 percent …
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