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The relationship between a creative laborer and the work that they do in cultural or creative industries is far from straightforward. It is believed that creative workers accept challenging professional working environments, precarious working conditions, and toxic working cultures because of their love for and dedication to the creation of art. This paper investigates the intrinsic value that these workers find in their work; to recognize how self-actualization, affective motivation, and occupational commitment relate to this workforce; and to identify the working conditions present in the CCIs. This culminates in the romanticized idea that the modern artistic sacrifice is a justified balance between the pleasure of artistic creation and the pain of precarious labor in the cultural and creative industries.

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I have been arguing with myself about posting this for a while now… and while what is written here is longer than it should be, it is substantially shorter than it was. I think that I see writing this now more as a means of moving on than anything else. A way to acknowledge the year 2020 and leave its chaos and uncertainty behind and move forward with a positive outlook and optimistic perspective.

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Happy Holidays –– the global pandemic edition. –– Having spent a significant amount of time over the past 16 years living out of hotel rooms across the country and around the globe, I have spent many holiday seasons in a Doubletree, Holiday Inn, or apartment in whatever city the itinerary pointed me towards.

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Indifference in the American Heart – FINAL PROJECT for Master of Science in Organizational Leadership

 Daniel A. Swalec

Originally submitted to University of Denver University College, November 19, 2020

Faculty: Emily Vizzo | Director: Molly Smith, PhD | Dean: Michael J. McGuire, MLS

  1. Presencing GAIA 2020