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Work vs Job Distinction
- Work and job differ distinctly; work is any effort to achieve something.
- Not wanting to go to a job is not laziness but a reaction to poorly designed jobs.
Definition of Bullshit Jobs
- A bullshit job is one the worker themselves admits is pointless despite continuing it.
- Around 50% of jobs might fall into this category, reflecting deep inefficiency and alienation.
Productivity vs Wages Paradox
- Productivity has greatly increased over decades but wages have stagnated.
- Workers do far more work than before without seeing living standard improvements.