It's the second BBQ question: "So, what do you do?" Nine out of ten people will respond with their job title after which the questioner immediately makes implicit conclusions about that person based on a stereotypical understanding of their job.
Those people who define themselves by their work find it difficult to change careers and are more affected when one of life's curve balls are thrown at them.
This is particular true during periods of unemployment. according to Canadian career expert, Norman Amundson. His research showed that the closer a person’s identity is linked to their work, the greater will be their difficulty in coping with the unemployment period.
You are not your work. Your career is certainly an important part of you, but it's only that: a part.
It is far more effective for your identity to be based on personal capacities and attitudes rather than on a traditional working relationship.
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