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Valerie Onyia Babatope, Assistant Professor of Human Resource Management, MacEwan University

The ‘dream job’ myth: Why a fulfilling career does not have to define your life

The idea of a dream job can create pressure to find work that provides both purpose and personal fulfillment. (Unsplash)

At some point, most of us have heard the same advice about work: find a job you love, and you’ll never work a day in your life.

The idea of a “dream job” sounds inspiring, even noble; it suggests that work can be a source of meaning, identity and personal fulfillment. But this ideal can also create a significant amount of pressure, especially for those just entering the workforce.

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