Perspectives on self esteem and job

It's a known fact that having a job gives you a sense of self.. self esteem, self worth and financial independence. Here's a lovely article linking self esteem to your job.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/columnist/kay/2013/08/31/at-work-self-esteem-depression
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Here's a slightly different view point which says that you need not be your job.

http://blogs.psychcentral.com/panic/2011/11/do-you-define-your-self-worth-through-your-job/