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This book presented a really interesting idea that I hadn't given much developed thought before. The way I previously approached the concept didn't go very far beyond "those jobs sound soul-crushing but also probably more doable than anything else". I don't know that I'm completely convinced by all its arguments, but I loved the way it was presented. It's built on a really impressive sample of volunteered stories and interviews, incorporates a lot of relevant history and theory, and includes examples and graphics that help explain things well. I love reading anthropologically informed work like this too. I wish it had been given another pass or two by the editor, but overall it was interesting and well-constructed enough that I'd recommend it.

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informative fast-paced

4.5

40% of workers report that their job is bullshit - that it is meaningless, pointless, and does not contribute to society. This book explores what bullshit jobs mean for the culture of work, the economy, and the soul, and discerns how we got here and how we can get out.

If you're curious about why I'm quitting corporate/public sector work to become a teacher, read this book. Unbelievable piece of writing.