Ep. 73: A Post Career World: Bruce Feiler On The Reinvention of Work

Bounce! Conversations with Larry Weeks

In this episode, we dive into the shifting dynamics of work, careers, and the quest for fulfillment. My guest discusses the history of "career" and how work is undergoing transformations due to technology, social change, and pivotal global events. He has gathered a lot of data to discern patterns in people's work trajectories to expand the definition of what we call work.

Bruce Fieler is a leading voice in America on modern life. He's written seven bestsellers; his three TED Talks have over four million views, and he teaches a TED Course on life changes. His newest book, "THE SEARCH: Finding Meaningful Work in a Post-Career World,” looks at how people can find purpose in their jobs. It's based on stories from people of all different backgrounds and jobs.

In our talk, Bruce questions common ideas about careers. He uses data to explain big career changes, which he calls 'work-quakes’. If you're thinking about your own job or career or just want to know more about work trends, you'll want to listen.

Topics we cover:

• Bruce's own career changes.
• Current trends in jobs and careers.
• The history of the career and the resume.
• Why just following your passion might not be the best idea.
• Work-quakes
• The idea of having multiple types of jobs at once.
• How different generations see job changes.
• A broader view of what 'work' means.
• How to find out what really matters to you in a job.
• The many kinds of jobs people have.
• The danger of valuing work too much.
• How work can give our lives meaning.
• Questions to help you find a job you'll like.
• And much more.

Enjoy!

For show notes and more information, check out larryweeks.com.