“What we want from a career narrative is some moral thrust, some meaningful story we can, as [Richard] Sennett suggests, tell our children. The old narrative was “I worked hard and therefore succeeded” or sometimes “I screwed up and therefore failed.” But a life of only intermittently rewarded effort—working hard only to be laid off, and then repeating the process until aging forecloses decent job offers—requires more strenuous forms of explanation. Either you look for the institutional forces shaping your life, or you attribute the unpredictable ups and downs of your career to an infinitely powerful, endlessly detail-oriented God.”
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Bait and Switch: The (Futile) Pursuit of the American Dream
This book delves into the complexities of the American Dream, highlighting the tactics employed by companies to lure customers with promises of a better life, only to deliver subpar products or services. The author analyzes the psychological and economic impacts of these practices on individuals and society as a whole. more
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Barbara Ehrenreich
Barbara Ehrenreich is an American political figure born on August 26, 1941. She is known for her activities in labor movements, social justice, and gender equality. more
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