The desire for fulfilling work is one of the great aspirations of our age. This book explores the competing claims people face for money, status, and meaning. Drawing on wisdom from a variety of disciplines, cultural thinker Krznaric sets a practical guide for these choices

"A practical and inspirational guide to examining your career and deciding whether it truly makes you happy--this book will show you the steps it takes to find a job that truly makes you thrive. The desire for fulfilling work is one of the great aspirations of our age. This book reveals explores the competing claims we face for money, status, and meaning in our lives. Drawing on wisdom from a variety of disciplines, cultural thinker Roman Krznaric sets out a practical guide to negotiating the labyrinth of choices, overcoming fear of change, and finding a career in which you thrive. Overturning a century of traditional thought about career change, Krznaric reveals just what it takes to find life-enhancing work."--Publisher's description

Age of fulfilment -- Short history of career confusion -- Giving meaning to work -- Act first, reflect later -- Longing for freedom -- How to grow a vocation