How does it affect us?

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,...

Toxic self-esteem is easy to notice. One can see a disconnect between how the person sees himself, and how the world sees him.

It is your coworker who’s incompetent in their job but takes credit for other people’s work.

Those with a toxic self-esteem feel good about themselves ...

• Decide What Field you want to work in.

• Learn what additional training you will need to transition.

• Consider shadowing someone at the job for a day or two.

• Consider how the pay and time commitment for the new position will a...