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"Follow your passion!" How many times have you heard that? How many people have you spoken to lately who are either quitting their jobs or thinking about quitting because they lack passion? Many would argue that this is one of the biggest drivers behind "The Great Resignation" that we're all hearing so much about these days.But, what if there's a problem with following your passion?This week's guest, Erin Cech is an Assistant Professor of Sociology at the University of Michigan. Her research investigates how seemingly benign and taken-for-granted cultural beliefs reproduce workforce inequalities.In her recent book "The Trouble with Passion: How Searching for Fulfillment at Work Fosters Inequality," Erin teases apart some of the hidden issues with searching for passion and fulfillment solely from your job. She talks about how:Searching for passion can perpetuate societal cycles that promote inequalityOur sense of identity can become wrapped up in our job and can suffer when