Gig: Americans Talk About Their Jobs
Description: Gig: Americans Talk About Their Jobs collects interviews with a diverse range of workers, presenting their experiences and perspectives on employment across various industries in the United States. The book offers firsthand accounts of everyday and unusual jobs
ISBN: 0609807072
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https://www.amazon.com/Gig-Americans-Talk-About-Their/dp/060...
It's basically a series of interviews with people across various industries talking about their jobs. Not exactly "memoir"-style but more of an anthology.
Bullshit Jobs: A Theory by David Graeber
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A personal favorite that I read alongside the first recommendation. Just puts a lot of things in perspective with respect to finding meaningful work.