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		What Makes Work Meaningful – Or Meaningless (2016) (sloanreview.mit.edu)
		3 points by mavelikara on Aug 25, 2021 \| hide \| past \| favorite \| 2 comments

asplake on Aug 25, 2021 | [–]

Short version (and very much as expected): when asked, people’s reasons vary widely; bad managers destroy meaningfulness

eigengrau5150 on Aug 25, 2021 | [–]

Meaning doesn't pay the rent. Meaning and purpose are something companies offer when they aren't willing to provide adequate compensation.

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