Here's the most revealing look at the subject since Studs Turkel's classic Working.

Why do so few of us claim to enjoy our work when studies tell us otherwise?

Are you too ambitious -- or not ambitious enough?

Where do you draw the line -- if any -- between your professional and personal selves?

What aspects of your job make you happy?

With interviews, anecdotes, and a dose of good humor, Joshua Halberstam offers a unique new look at the age-old activity that consumes most of our life's waking hours. With a philosopher's perspective, he examines what it is that we find fulfilling or frustrating about our jobs. This thoughtful and surprising exploration of the subtle balance between making a living and making a life will inspire anyone seeking more rewards and fulfillment in their own working experience.