The book "We 'Live Halt' In a Performance Society!" by Bastian Braeg offers a critical examination of the role of the Federal Employment Agency and the significance of vocational education and student internships in today's society. It highlights the challenges arising from performance orientation and addresses the impacts on various social groups, particularly on women and families. Through empirical data and case studies, it investigates the material and moral dimensions of parents' employment. The work encourages reflection on the societal norms and values that shape working life and provides a deep insight into the dynamics of career planning and family structures in Germany.