Pendant 20 ans...
Pendant 20 ans, j’ai vécu dans deux mondes. Je croyais que c’était mon problème.
Le philosophe égaré dans le corporate.
Puis j’ai regardé autour de moi. Le développeur qui peint le soir. Le directeur qui assume : « le
boulot c’est le boulot. »
Ce n’est pas la charge qui épuise. C’est de ne pouvoir être entier.
C’est une scission silencieuse. Kâ l’a nommée.
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Over the years, I've come to understand a phenomenon many professionals experience but rarely discuss—the silent division between who we are at work and who we are in our private, inner worlds. This 'scission silencieuse' or silent split creates a profound sense of exhaustion not from workload alone but because we are unable to fully express our true selves. I remember a developer I know who codes all day yet spends his evenings painting. It seemed like two separate lives living within one person. Or a director who bluntly states, “The job is the job,” implying the need to compartmentalize parts of themselves to survive in the corporate environment. This fragmentation limits our engagement and often dims our passion and creativity. Parker Palmer calls this 'divided life,' highlighting that it isn't the quantity of work that drains us but the fragmentation of our identity. Many of us attend meetings where we hold back our true thoughts, perform roles that engage only a fraction of our abilities, and spend years without being recognized for our whole selves. This can lead to silent suffering and a decrease in job satisfaction and overall well-being. Recognizing and naming this division is empowering. When you realize it affects the majority of employees—about 80% as research suggests—you stop blaming yourself and start seeking meaningful ways to integrate your personal values and passions with your professional life. Practically, this integration can start with small steps: sharing your interests with colleagues, seeking work projects that align with your deeper values, or dedicating time for creative outlets outside work that enrich your sense of self. Over time, organizations that encourage authenticity and recognize the whole person tend to experience more engaged, motivated, and innovative teams. If you’re feeling the weight of living in two worlds, know that you’re not alone, and there’s a name and understanding for your experience. Exploring this silent division can open the door to deeper self-awareness, improved leadership, and a more harmonious balance between your work and inner life.
