Doing extreme work in an extreme context: situated experiences of Chilean frontline healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic

This paper problematizes micro-level conceptualizations of extreme work to develop new research directions. The shows how frontline healthcare workers interpret and articulate ideas about doing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Two interconnected themes are discussed: a narrative professional opportunity, related identifying context as space opportunity re-shape understandings their purpose gain legitimacy, occupational heroism, way that focuses on establishing dependable relational dynamics working extremely means become indispensable. article reinforces importance situated understanding settings suggests agenda can help inform HRM policies practices manage specific groups professionals.