Life Examined
How the work world will change post the pandemic?
For the thousands of workers not on the front lines of COVID-19, the pandemic has ushered in a new era, not only in how we work but how we approach the jobs we do. Will we ever return to the office; the rows of desks and the 9-5 work day?
By Jonathan Bastian • • 52m ListenFor the thousands of workers not on the front lines of COVID-19, the pandemic has ushered in a new era, not only in how we work but how we approach the jobs we do. Will we ever return to the office; the rows of desks and the 9-5 work day? Also author and journalist Sarah Jaffe on why we should expect a lot more from our jobs and not just pay.
In this episode
2 storiesThe changing nature of work in a post pandemic world
For many people in white or some blue collar jobs, work life has included a commute, a cubicle or desk, consistent hours, managers, and meetings. The amount of time we spend at our jobs has a massive impact on the way we live our lives.
Read the story26 minAre today’s jobs are over-hyped and underpaid?
Is there something wrong in how we value work? How have our jobs defined such a big part of our identity and happiness? It used to be that working was a means to an end; while the job may have been monotonous at least it paid the bills!
Read the story27 min
