Uploaded August 2020 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Work has become such a default identity for many people that when we change careers or leave a job, it can feel uncomfortable not having that sense of identity tied to your profession. This can be especially difficult if you leave to become self-employed as friends and family might find it hard to reconcile who you are as a worker.
Thanks to Paul for joining us on this one, check him out at:
1. Paul Millerd on Twitter - twitter.com/p_millerd
2. Paul's writing — an absolute goldmine - think-boundless.com/writing
This clip has been taken from Episode 69 of Not Overthinking - notoverthinking.com/episodes/episode-69-the-sorrows-of-work.
Find us on all the usual podcast providers or visit the website www.notoverthinking.com.
New episode released every Sunday.
Work has become such a default identity for many people that when we change careers or leave a job, it can feel uncomfortable not having that sense of identity tied to your profession. This can be especially difficult if you leave to become self-employed as friends and family might find it hard to reconcile who you are as a worker.
Thanks to Paul for joining us on this one, check him out at:
1. Paul Millerd on Twitter - twitter.com/p_millerd
2. Paul's writing — an absolute goldmine - think-boundless.com/writing
This clip has been taken from Episode 69 of Not Overthinking - notoverthinking.com/episodes/episode-69-the-sorrows-of-work.
Find us on all the usual podcast providers or visit the website www.notoverthinking.com.
New episode released every Sunday.
