chapter 1
‘Get a job I love?’ Get real . . .
‘There is no point in work unless itabsorbs you like an absorbing game.’
D.H. Lawrence (1928)
This chapter helps you to
- •think more deeply about work satisfaction;
- •gain insights into a rapidly changing job market;
- •learn how job hunting has altered dramatically;
- •understand how to start to take control of your career;
- •move out of passive, ‘default’ mode.
Why should people be happy at work ?
I have found myself in a bookshop standing next to someone picking up this book. If they’re with a friend, they sometimes read the title out loud to get a reaction. I’m always interested to hear the reply. ...
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