Bullshit Jobs by David Graeber Validated by New Research from Simon Walo

David Graeber's groundbreaking bullshit jobs theory has transformed from a provocative concept to a recognized reality in the modern workforce, now backed by research. This video essay dives into how the theory has become increasingly relevant, shedding light on the plight of essential workers during lockdowns, sparking the phenomenon known as The Great Resignation, and illuminating the trend of over-employment.

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Sources

Bullshit Jobs: a Theory

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bullshit_Jobs

On the Phenomenon of Bullsh*t Jobs

https://www.atlasofplaces.com/essays/on-the-phenomenon-of-bullshit-jobs/

Simon Walo's paper

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/09500170231175771

"Alienation is Not Bullsh*t"

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/09500170211015067

Over-employment subreddit

https://www.reddit.com/r/overemployed/

Essential workers study

https://www.business.org/finance/accounting/average-salary-of-essential-workers/

Criticism of the rise of over-employment

https://www.the-journal.com/articles/2-full-time-jobs-a-remote-work-myth/

Nearly half of remote workers are over-employed

https://fortune.com/2023/02/13/overemployed-workers-juggling-full-time-jobs/