GRI-rapport
No 2011:7:
Nomadic work as life-story plot
Barbara Czarniawska ()
Abstract: Interviews aimed at a reconstruction of working-life
stories of ”digital immigrants” and ”digital natives” revealed,
unsurprisingly, that such stories are emplotted with the aid of existing
repertoires. What is more surprising, though, is the fact that ”nomadic
plots” can be borrowed from opposite political repertoires, and that they
cease serving as effective interpretative templates in the face of changing
circumstances, such as the financial crisis. A focus group consisting of
alleged self-described nomads indicated that the choice of this life plot
is related to such matters as family circumstances and political situations
during early childhood, as well as a present gender-mitigated family
situation. Other studies focusing on the younger generation reveal that
nomadic work as a life story plot does not lose its attraction. Narrative
analysis suggests, however, that the notions of ”digital immigrants” and
”nomadic work” are more complex than their use in the media may suggest.
Keywords: life-story; digital immigrants; digital natives; nomadic plots; (follow links to similar papers)
22 pages, November 9, 2011
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