Name: Work Won’t Love You back
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Author: Sarah Jaffe

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Chapter 1 The Bad Boyfriend

"Do what you love" is a scam to lower wages. Care work is labeled "love" to avoid paying for skill. "Fun" offices are bribes to keep you working longe…

Chapter 2 The Nanny and the Trap of "Care". 🔒

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Chapter 3 The Teacher and the Martyr. 🔒

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Chapter 4 The Non-Profit and the Mission. 🔒

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Chapter 5 The Intern and the Art of "Exposure". 🔒

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Chapter 6 The Retail Smile and Emotional Labor. 🔒

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Chapter 7 The Techie, the Gamer, and the Playground Office. 🔒

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Chapter 8 The Athlete and the Disposal of Bodies. 🔒

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Chapter 9 Conclusion: Breaking Up with Work. 🔒

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Work Won’t Love You back

From teachers to techies, Jaffe reveals how the "labor of

love" narrative is a trap. By convincing us that work

should be our passion, employers justify low pay and

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