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Work is no longer just what we do; it has interwoven itself into the very fabric of our social interactions. When meeting someone new or speaking with children, people instinctively inquire about careers. Off-hours see many checking emails or Slack messages, thereby erasing the thin line between work and personal life. Even those who envision a lottery win express a startling readiness to continue working, revealing deep-rooted psychological attachments to their professional identities.