The end of the job-centric life: how attitudes to work are changing
If our lives were a universe, work used to be at the centre. Jobs let people support themselves and their families. Personal affairs had to adapt to those careers. Leisure came only if there was still time, money and energy left after putting in the hours. It is why the retirement age was looked forward to with such anticipation: It was the magical threshold when work would finally stop and life may be enjoyed. As the concept of "work-life balance" became more common, so did the rise of technology and being reachable at all hours. Switching off became an active…
EditorJuly 15, 2026