The power of lore: how occupational myths help precarious workers endure
Published online on April 09, 2026
Abstract
Human Relations, Ahead of Print.
Drawing on 55 interviews with professional opera singers, we consider the role that occupational myths play in helping the precariously employed make sense of their work and sustain their commitment to it. We advance our theoretical understanding in this ...
Drawing on 55 interviews with professional opera singers, we consider the role that occupational myths play in helping the precariously employed make sense of their work and sustain their commitment to it. We advance our theoretical understanding in this ...