I guess it depends on the def right? Graeber uses a very specific self-reported question: Although you are required to do your job, you secretly believe it

I guess it depends on the def right? Graeber uses a very specific self-reported question: Although you are required to do your job, you secretly believe it is pointless and should not need to be performed. So, it's not about the risk but about perceived usefulness from the perspective of the person doing the job.