How much of yourself should you bring to work?

And why this question is gaining attention in the modern workforce

“Labour is not the source of all wealth. Nature is just as much the source of use values (and it is surely of such that material wealth consists!) as labour, which itself is only the manifestation of a force of nature, human labour power.” — Karl Marx.

In this brief blog post, I explore a topic that resonates deeply with those of us who have witnessed the changing nature of workplace dynamics. More and more, people are feeling disconnected and uneasy about their jobs — whether it’s the office environment, their bosses, colleagues, or the corporations they work for. For many of us, work has become little more than a transaction, something we keep separate from our personal lives. I’ll admit, I have started to feel this way too. Truthfully, I have found myself keeping some coworkers at a distance, cautious about letting work spill over into my private world and avoiding any face time that will enable any level of comfort with me. And it’s clear I am not the only one.