In Make Your Own Job, Erik Baker shows just how long Americans have scrambled to pile work on top of work—and at what cost. What is a “work ethic”? In its most common usage, the phrase connotes a ...

Working hard is intrinsically a good and moral thing to do – the so-called ‘Work Ethic,’ does this really exist? Is work ethic even regarded as a good thing any more? ‘Work-life balance’ is all the ...

Work ethic is often associated with a willingness to do what needs to be done even when the task isn't particularly enjoyable. It also means biting your tongue when you'd rather complain than do the ...