Why we define ourselves by our jobs

Why we define ourselves by our jobs

The most popular surname in Germany and Switzerland is Müller, while in Ukraine, it’s Melnik; both are words for a miller. In Slovakia, the most common last name is Varga, a word that means cobbler. And in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the US, Smith – as in blacksmith, silversmith, locksmith, gunsmith

Identity marker

Today, our jobs don’t dictate our names, but they still often become a major part of our identities

‘Elite’ professionals are among the most likely to identify as their careers, and experience enmeshment

Moving away from a system where people are defined primarily or exclusively by their jobs will take more than realising there is a problem or re-prioritizing in the wake of the pandemic

Identities develop over time

Try not to change too much, too fast

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