A year into her job, the author realizes that the workplace culture, characterized by silos and hierarchy, fosters isolation rather than connection. Despite adhering to a professional motto of separating personal life from work, she feels increasingly lonely. The author examines prevalent contradictions in modern work culture, highlighting how they contribute to feelings of disconnection. Ultimately, she raises concerns about maintaining personal boundaries at the cost of human connection, leading to feelings of loneliness and discontent in a demanding work environment.
"The paradoxes of modern work culture are everywhere."
"These contradictions left me feeling more lonely than fulfilled."
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