The "glossy work" phenomenon
A recent study named the gap between expectations and the day-to-day reality of jobs as "glossy work." The glossy work dissonance can cause employees to change jobs. Another problem is how to present the work and themselves to other people.
- For example, when talking to outsiders, they may focus on the more glamorous aspects of journalism.
- When speaking to high-status writers, they focus on their own expertise.
- To an insider, they present a more complete view.
This can cause prospective employees to end up with false expectations.
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