Podcast: Play in new window | Download
What’s a job anyway? Some folks are brought up thinking it’s just a thing we do in between sleeping. We always get asked what we’re going to do when we grow up, but did anyone ever really talk about how that choice happens? Or if it is even a choice at all? Whatever the case may be, the work we fill our days with has a lot of bearing on our lives. It’s the activities we define ourselves by, and it’s the worth we often apply to ourselves and others. There’s probably a large margin of error wrapped up in thinking about things this way; perhaps, there’s a bit more to it.
This week, Ryan and Garreth sit down to discuss something more than a job. Calling, vocation, work, job, career: these are not different words for the same thing. Even though we may intuitively know this, we still have a tendency to use them interchangeably. But what do they actually mean? And how can we think better about their differences?
We are on Patreon!
All of our episodes are sponsored by all the fantastic people we are pleased to call our listeners. You’ve all been a great audience and we want to give you more: more content, more types of shows, and more in-depth talks with more of your favorite artists and designers. Even $1.00 a month can make a huge difference. Check out more at patreon.com/shockoeartspace.
Stream our documentary The Builder!
For a limited time, our documentary The Builder is available to stream on Vimeo! The film centers on the art scene in Richmond, Virginia, with a focus on Oregon Hill native and contractor Don Childress, who–to the surprise of many–has an incredible contemporary art collection. This collection includes work from Francisco Clemente, Ron Johnson, and Bill Fisher to name just a few. Check out more at The Builder’s website.
Help Ken Gilbertson and Hatchback Gallery!
Our good friend Ken is trying to update Hatchback Gallery to better serve his new city and its art lovers. While he won’t let anyone touch the outside of the gallery, he does want to get a few new parts and build some new walls. We are helping Ken launch a GoFundMe; even a few bucks can be a big help!
