Work has had centuries of bad press, being blamed for everything from unhappiness to lack of sex. It's time to give work a break. This is a book for people who love what they do - or wish they could - and shows how to get the best return for your love as well as your labour. For centuries people viewed `work' as something to be endured. They worked in order to live. The 9 to 5 grind, done purely for the money. Some people still endure work today - if they don't enjoy their job. But a new era is dawning. We are in the midst of a revolution in the role of work in our lives. Work is now important - more than ever before. Work is who you are. And a growing number of people actually love to work. Work is becoming more central to all our lives. It is now a provider of friends, gossip, networks, fun, creativity, purpose, comfort, belonging, identity - and even love. In short, the things that the `home' has traditionally supplied. Work is getting homely. This stimulating and provocative book will:

• Present a ground-breaking challenge to anti-work rhetoric. Addressing issues such as `is it stupid to work hard if you love it?' and `what can I expect from my employer in return?'
• Kick-start a more honest debate about our relationship with work.
• Take a whole new perspective on work as being a positive, life-enhancing part of your life.
• Provides a current analysis of what companies are offering in return for employees time and emotional input.
• Gives practical guidance as to what you can (or should) expect from your employer

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