What if you find yourself in your ideal job only to feel tormented that it is not allowing you to fully express yourself?

One of the hangovers from the 20th century is the idea that with some self-reflection, insight and labour-market knowledge, it is possible to find the ideal job – one that is a perfect match for one’s interests and talents. We are encouraged to believe that carefully selected work can provide rich rewards beyond money to satisfy our souls. It is a big but superficial claim.

Many people harbour the dream of a job doing something they love.Credit: Simon Letch

I bet that many of us, at one time or another, have harboured the dream of becoming a professional musician, maybe a rock star playing to baying audiences in theatres or even stadiums. Or a classical musician thrilling connoisseurs with lightning-fast runs. Or if you weren’t bothered about ever being paid, a jazz musician weaving your magic in dark........

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