misfit
the impact of mismatched jobs on creative workers and the organizations that employ them
summary
America faces new sets of challenges in solving how markets will be able to create jobs for a growing economy, automation, and complex society. Proposals to alleviate this issue have concerned generating incentives for American companies to discontinue manufacturing goods overseas, while others propose universal incomes that they argue are inevitable for the future of the American economy. These concerns for employment trends, while significant in their own right, fail to address how mismatched labor will impact the economy. Further, the imagery surrounding mismatch veils the truth of what everyday Americans face both in their experiences and expectations for work. How will mismatch work experiences impact the organizations for which sustain these markets?
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“In America, having a job is not only a concern about economic stability. Workers are interested in jobs that complement their identities and also provide a meaningful contribution to individualistic aspirations. An emerging era of workers seeking meaningful jobs over higher pay indicates that America’s workforce desires jobs that match their identities, skills and interests.
This economy not only faces a challenge of keeping Americans employed, but also emotionally satisfied.” Misfit, page 1.
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“However, the conversation about economic outcomes for educated and creative workers does not incorporate an analysis of how these workers navigate the job market and their career goals. I believe that this experience has led to the internalization of entrepreneurial ideals, which is supported by Sharone’s (2013) work on the internalization of individualistic determination and self-blame in job search experiences.” Misfit, page 4
