Work Won’t Love You Back. Book Summary

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Sarah Jaffe

What’s inside

Sarah Jaffe’s ‘Work Won’t Love You Back’ examines the unpaid, unappreciated work we do and how our devotion to our jobs benefits employers more than employees.

You’ll Learn

  • Understanding the emotional toll of modern work
  • Recognizing the exploitation within ‘passion’ careers
  • Learning about the history of labor rights
  • Exploring paths to a healthier work-life balance

Key Points

  • The myth of the ‘labor of love’
  • Exploitation in the modern workplace
  • The blurring lines between work and life
  • Historical perspective on labor
  • The emotional cost of work
  • Movements challenging the status quo
  • Strategies for reclaiming our lives from work

Who’s it For

  • Workers feeling undervalued
  • People interested in labor rights
  • Readers curious about work-life balance
  • Critics of modern capitalism

About the author

Sarah Jaffe is a passionate journalist and author, recognized for her incisive analysis of labor, politics, and social movements.