Work Sucks, But I Like It
Work Sucks, But I Like It is the podcast about discovering what work should really feel like. Most people are burning out while chasing their passion in the work they do. Host Tony Tenaglier sits down with psychologists, entrepreneurs, creators, researchers, workers, and leaders to explore the science of flow, purpose, and meaningful work.
If you're tired of burnout, hustle culture, and feeling stuck in a job that drains you, this show offers practical insights and inspiring stories to help you rediscover engagement, fulfillment, and the joy of creating something that matters. Because work may suck sometimes—but it doesn't have to stay that way.
Work Sucks, But I Like It
E51: 20-30% of Work Should be Enjoyable with Trisha Vinatieri
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Work is supposed to give you purpose. So why does it feel like it’s slowly taking it away?
In this episode, I sit down with Trisha Vinatieri, Chief Well-Being Officer, who says burnout isn’t about being tired — it’s about getting disconnected from what brought you into the field in the first place. When only 20–30% of your job fuels you, that might be enough… until volume crushes quality and your values start to collide with your calendar.
From therapy dogs buried under two years of bureaucracy to middle managers drowning in bandwidth issues, we unpack the real epidemic inside corporate culture: doing more with less while pretending resilience will fix it.
You don’t need all the answers. You need better conversations. And maybe fewer “boulders” stealing your energy.
If you’ve got more bad days than good — tune in!
Connect with Trisha:
https://www.cliniciancareconsulting.com/
Want to find out more? Check out the website:
www.worksucksbutilikeit.com
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