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Author: Helen Hanis
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: Countless people have already fallen prey to "occupational shock syndrome," and it's somewhat comforting to know that those suffering from this condition are relentlessly fighting against it. As we entered the 21st century, these individuals inevitably made me think of a figure with an interesting name—Sisyphus. So, these Sisyphuses actually make a conscious choice: to stubbornly cling to something. Then, who is this Sisyphus? He is a figure from Greek mythology. For some reason, he angered the gods and was subsequently banished to the underworld. There, he was forced to push a heavy boulder up a very steep mountain every day, only to watch it roll back down to the foot of the hill. Sisyphus thus endlessly and hopelessly repeats this meaningless action. Therefore, he has no choice at all: his only choice is the boulder and the steep mountain. It's no exaggeration to say that most people now feel as if they are working like Sisyphus, forced to engage in meaningless, hollow labor with no initiative, sense of duty, creativity, or hope, and unable to find any opportunity to change things. On those very familiar rungs, what we might see and expect are simply our own mountain and boulder, with all other choices beyond our sight... This book is divided into three parts—"The Necessity of Changing Jobs—Workplace Conflict," "The Pain of Changing Jobs—The Darkest Night of the Soul," and "The Power of Change"—to guide readers on how to more effectively face external obstacles, seize opportunities after changing jobs, and tackle greater challenges.