"Is it the same in your country? Precarious work."

I live in Uruguay, where 16-hour workdays or longer, precariousness under the "independent" work modality—which has institutionalized informal labor—and toxic work environments are a daily reality. Working without a contract is the norm. The constant fear of losing one's job or being replaced forces people to cling to their current jobs, knowing it would be very difficult to find another one.

This precariousness creates deep financial, personal, and family insecurity, severely impacting mental health. Work-related stress, anxiety, and depression are increasingly frequent reasons for visits to emergency rooms. Does something similar happen in your country? I am a doctor.