In this episode of "How to Be a Better Human," host Chris Duffy interviews Sarah Jaffe, author of "Work Won't Love You Back" and "From the Ashes," about the complicated relationship between work, life, and personal identity. Jaffe shares her experiences across various jobs, from service industry roles to journalism, and discusses how our devotion to work can lead to exploitation and exhaustion. The conversation explores themes of grief, solidarity, and the importance of reevaluating our relationship with work to find meaning and validation outside of it, advocating for better working conditions and a society that values care and community.
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