Professionals used to speak about the forty-hour week. Now, the norm is 50 hours or more a week just to get stuff off our desks. We’re seeing career upshifters and downshifters. Brand U upshifters strive for the golden ring while Brand U downshifters want to decrease life’s volatility, stress, and speed. More of us are opting for the latter even early in our careers.
People are dropping out of work more than ever. People want to be engaged intellectually, morally, and psychically. As well, they want to be rewarded for doing what they love. This is happening to both men and women. If you have angst at work, you’re not alone. Many are trying to get more out of work.