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Trophy Jobs | Theory No. 12

from Working Theorys [alt+shift+b] in startups

We’ve all heard of the trophy wife or husband — a partner that’s valued heavily as a status symbol, for superficial qualities over substance. Similarly, I’ve started to think about the idea of the trophy job — a job that people covet for its status more than its substance.

17th Jul 2023

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