the beyond

into the great unknown

Navigating working life introduces a new learning curve. While most professional working individuals prepare themselves through their college education, they often find that work has a steep learning curve. The challenges in understanding the intricacies of workplace culture, hierarchies, and professional etiquette. Rather than having hours of free time, young working professionals find themselves tied to their desks for most of the week. They spend most of their time with their co-workers. Time management is a critical skill as they manage their tasks and meetings and find a sustainable work-life balance. As they progress through their careers, they are met with thoughts on promotion, increased income, changing career paths, and more.

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the beyond is part of "the in between," a collection of pieces that dissect curated TV shows, films, books, music, and more media, specifically on life purpose and exploration. Explore the themes of working life through works like these:

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• HBO’s Silicon Valley (TV show)

• Ed Catmull’s Creativity, Inc. (book)

• The Princess and the Frog’s “Almost There” (song)

• AJR’s “Inertia” (song)

• Lewis Capaldi’s “Pretender” (song)