EPISODE 393 The Great Resignation and Career Downsizing

Published: Aug. 30, 2021, 10:48 p.m.

Changes over the last two years have caused individuals to contemplate their careers. Is this career something I want to do for the rest of my life? Do I find meaning in my career? Do I even like my job? When life slowed down, the brain sped up, and people took time to think about their lives. Enter the “Great Resignation!” In early June, the Labor Department released a report revealing that a record four million Americans had quit their jobs in April alone. Then there is the idea of career downsizing. The big question of why we work so hard for non-essential things led to the desire to voluntarily reduce work hours to emphasize other aspects of life. Dr. Bray discusses both topics and shares insights into how your career may be evolving. **Be sure and read Cal Newport’s article in The New Yorker titled “The Great Resignation” Aug 2021. Dr. Bray shares some of his fantastic thoughts and ideas in this podcast.