Crafting Careers: The Complex World of Artisan Beer
Episode Overview
Passion-driven careers can be both rewarding and challenging. The craft beer industry offers unique insights into non-linear career paths. Race, gender, and class significantly influence career opportunities. The Great Resignation has reshaped how people view traditional employment. Balancing passion with practicality is key to long-term career satisfaction.
Handcrafted careers are far less linear, more lumpy, and somehow propelled forward in different ways.
In this episode of New Books in Drugs, Addiction and Recovery, host Michael Johnston sits down with Dr. Eli Revelle Yano Wilson to discuss his latest book, 'Handcrafted Careers: Working the Artisan Economy of Craft Beer'. Dr. Wilson, a sociologist from the University of New Mexico, shares his unique journey from aspiring brewpub owner to academic researcher.
His book dives into the world of craft breweries, exploring the highs and lows of pursuing a passion-driven career in an industry marked by uncertainty and inequality. You'll hear about the personal and professional stories that shaped his research, including his own experiences in the craft beer scene during its boom period. The conversation touches on the broader implications of artisan careers in today's job market, especially in the context of the Great Resignation. Dr.
Wilson highlights how these careers are often less linear and more 'handcrafted'—tailored to individual values and identities. The episode also delves into the sociological aspects of the craft beer industry, discussing how race, gender, and class play crucial roles in shaping career pathways. Whether you're a craft beer enthusiast or someone interested in the sociology of work, this episode offers a fascinating look at what makes a 'good' career and who gets to have one.
Tune in for an engaging discussion that challenges traditional notions of career success and explores the complexities of following your passion in a changing labour landscape.