Good takes but you say that like it's NBD. Western civilization most definitely derives meaning and purpose from work. That in itself is a problem yes. But feel like you're shrugging and saying "told you so". Probably not so helpful.
Then not being "vulgar" is only a privilege of the idle rich. When you do something for 8 hours a day, it can't not be a part of who you are.
I spend 40 hours a week at my job. I have spent thousands of hours learning about programming, software engineering, and the domain knowledge for the niche that I work in.
In this time I have surely spent more of my waking time within the confines of an office building than I have with my wife and family.
You'll need to forgive me then if I let such a large part of my life bleed over into my identity.