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May 2023
30m 30s

Stop Looking for the Perfect Job

Harvard Business Review
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One of the first things we learn about people is what they do for a living. But the link between work and identify has moved far beyond that, especially in certain industries, geographies, and cultures. Many of us put everything we have into our jobs, expecting our careers to fulfill us. Author Simone Stolzoff argues for a different approach. He wants us to ... Show More
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