I think you are confusing "anti-work ethic" with the potential consequences of identity enmeshment with occupation, as this article describes. Western societie

I think you are confusing "anti-work ethic" with the potential consequences of identity enmeshment with occupation, as this article describes. Western societies distribute social status, (read success) by occupation or by some community/world changing contribution. This puts pressure on individuals to sacrifice their psychological wellbeing in order to feel valued. But the choice to strive for social status and success is an individual one. Albeit not always conscious. You are free to work your ass off, but psychological health as a skill is neglected in our society. If people are to make world changing contributions, they should be aware of the consequences.