You Are Not So Smart 296 - Job Therapy - Tessa West
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Sep 16, 2024 In a thought-provoking conversation, Tessa West, a psychology professor at NYU, dives into the intricate emotions of job satisfaction and how they mirror romantic relationships. She discusses the disconnect between our feelings and the narratives we create about our work, revealing how this often leads to misguided career decisions. Tessa also introduces the concept of 'Job Therapy,' outlining key drivers of job dissatisfaction and offering strategies to regain joy in our professional lives, especially in the aftermath of the pandemic.
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Job Evaluation as Relationship Evaluation
- Evaluating jobs is similar to evaluating romantic relationships.
- Feelings are clear, but explanations for them can be inaccurate, leading to bad decisions.
Shifting Language of Job Dissatisfaction
- People describe job unhappiness with relationship-focused language.
- They discuss psychological reasons rather than objective issues like burnout.
Examples of Relationship Language in the Workplace
- Employees use relationship language like jealousy to describe their careers.
- One employee felt unappreciated despite doing the right things, while another worried about idea theft.
