Les Misérables
from Computerworld, February 4, 2008, page 37

The "three signs of a miserable job," according to author Patrick Lencioni in his book of that name:

Anonymity: The feeling that your manager has little interest in you as a human being and knows little about your life, aspirations and interests.

Irrelevance: The feeling that your job doesn't make a difference in the lives of others.

Immeasurement: The feeling that you cannot assess for yourself your contributions or success and that your manager is of little help.

[Note: Immeasurement is not a word. -- Danny]