The pandemic caused this realization for a lot of people because much of what really matters in life was taken away: friends, family, food, health, travel, educ

The pandemic caused this realization for a lot of people because much of what really matters in life was taken away: friends, family, food, health, travel, education, recreation. In contrast with these things, nearly all work seems pointless and unfulfilling. If there is a bright spot to the pandemic, perhaps it is that, having had these realizations, more people will be inclined to create work scenarios that work for them... ala the classic movie 9 to 5.