Working on Purpose

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The way we work is broken. How do we fix it?

The rise of quiet quitting and bare minimum Mondays, the realisation that 'dream jobs' are as rare as unicorns and a shared sense of growing disillusionment are all signs that our relationship with work has reached breaking point. For many of us, it can feel like there are only two options to choose from when it comes to our career: relentless burnout or stifling boreout.

In Working on Purpose, journalist Ellen C. Scott offers a 360-degree approach to better understanding our relationship with work, from generational differences to the benefits of individual work styles to restoring the balance between our professional and personal time.

This empowering and clear-sighted guide is brimming with practical exercises, hacks and uplifting advice for anyone who wants to bring a renewed sense of purpose to their work. Because work shouldn't just be about getting through the day - instead it can be an opportunity to actively cultivate joy and meaning. It's time to change the way we approach our careers. It's time to work on purpose - and this book is your guide to doing just that.

Critics Review

Working on Purpose is the down-to-earth, empowering guide so many of us need right now. Ellen C. Scott doesn't just help you find happiness at work - she shows you how to reclaim your time, own your path and build a career that actually feels meaningful. This book is practical, thoughtful and refreshingly honest.
Selena Rezvani, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Quick Confidence
Ellen Scott is the work fairy godmother we all need. Working on Purpose wakes us from sleepwalking through our careers and skilfully guides us towards creating work that contributes to our sense of meaning and purpose. It's a wise, witty, well-researched practical guide for anyone ready to make work work with them rather than against. This isn't an anti-work rant or a productivity hack. It's a call to reclaim agency and define what success looks and feels like, whilst curating a working life that reflects your values. You'll feel seen, supported and empowered to work in a manner that improves the quality of your life and career. This isn't just a book, it's a toolkit.
Tamu Thomas, author of Women Who Work Too Much

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