Financial Feminist 107. Is the Dream Job a Lie? with Simone Stolzoff
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Aug 15, 2023 
Author Simone Stolzoff discusses the obsession with jobs and the disappointment and burnout that often follow. They explore American perspectives on work, the risks of a work-centric existence, and the importance of balancing work with other aspects of life. The chapter also emphasizes the value of diversifying one's identity and pursuing interests and hobbies outside of work.
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Work As Primary Source Of Meaning
- Americans often derive identity and meaning from work more than from family or faith.
- This stems from individualistic culture and historical Protestant work ethics that tie worth to output.
Workism Explained
- 'Workism' treats work like a religion that supplies purpose, community, and identity.
- Expecting jobs to deliver transcendence sets people up for disappointment and burnout.
Privilege Shapes Career Narratives
- The desire for self-actualizing careers is a privilege most accessible to white-collar workers.
- Many people work primarily to survive, so rhetoric about 'labor of love' can hide exploitation.