Let's Discuss... Bullshit jobs!!! Are our jobs pointless?

Bullshit job is an observation by anthropologist David Graeber that suggests some jobs have no need to exist according to the worker. But don't pay any attention to my summary, you can read the essay linked below.

https://davidgraeber.org/articles/on-the-phenomenon-of-bullshit-jobs-a-work-rant/

have we reached a point where most people don't need to work anymore? And are we creating Bullshit Jobs to convince ourselves that we are productive?

Are Bullshit Jobs good for society?

Is my job a Bullshit Job? If yes, what can I do about it?

*Please ask the questions you wish to discuss related to this topic in the comment section.

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