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Why Are We Lying to Young People About Work?
The marketing coordinator position at a healthcare startup might not set your soul on fire, but it could teach you about digital strategy, introduce you to fascinating people building something meaningful, and fund your weekend rock climbing adventures. Your first job out of college doesn't need to carry the weight of your entire identity! It just... See more
why are we lying to young people about work?
Throughout our upbringing and our time in the educational system, we are taught that an expenditure of effort leads to an immediate reward.. The issue is that this chain breaks down when we want to walk our own paths. When you direct your attention to your personal curiosities, there’s no immediate reason for society to value that. Society only... See more
Lawrence Yeo • The Arc of the Practical Creator
So many professionals accept this type of work arrangement as the best they can hope for, convincing themselves that work is not meant to be enjoyed. In fields like consulting, finance, and law, this situation is even normalized and many people enter these careers expecting to make sacrifices in their lives before they start.