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This week, we continue exploring jobs, careers, and callings with Jen Totsi-Kharas, co-author of Is Your Work Worth It? For a deeper dive into this topic, check out our conversation with Jen’s co-author, Christopher Michaelson, on last week’s episode!
We sit down with Jen to explore the complex nature of work and how it can be defined as a job, career, or calling, with a particular focus on the potential downsides people face when they try and pursue their “callings”. While having a strong calling can boost engagement and life satisfaction, it also has its risks, including over-commitment, burnout, and a disconnection from the practical realities of one’s career.
Discover who has stronger work satisfaction - orchestral musicians or prison guards, and explore how expectations and daily demands shape well-being across professions. Together with Jen, we discuss how calling can change over time and the importance of self-discovery in aligning work with personal values and aspirations. There is value in finding meaningful work, even if it’s not a perfect calling, and Jen helps us explore the need for a balanced approach that considers both passion and practicality in our career choices.
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Topics
[0:00] Intro: Dream job or prison guard?
[4:44] Speed Round with Jen Totsi-Kharas
[10:17] Happiness in “callings” vs. “jobs”
[15:27] The benefits and downsides of callings
[29:46] The difference between callings and jobs
[34:42] The role of callings in different professions
[40:44] The importance of finding meaningful work
[46:37] Grooving session: understanding the nuances of work satisfaction
©2024 Behavioral Grooves
Links
Is Your Work Worth It?: How to Think About Meaningful Work
Zookeepers, Callings, and the Double-edged Sword of Deeply Meaningful Work
Musical Links
Indigo Girls Closer to Fine
Tori Amos Cornflake Girl (Live)
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