Jobs That Don't Suck

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Summary: A Job Book That's Also Fun to Read
Review: I bought this book in part because I loved the title, and I have to admit that it has come up in conversation many times. Most job books give you a list of "power verbs," but Drozdyk includes sample sentences, some of which border on hilarious ("Developed TV Show Fantasy Island for the stage" "Gathered data about the mating habits of kangaroos"). Somehow, I'm more prone to listen to Drozdyk when he says "write a thank you note after an interviews" than to someone who sounds like my mother. My main complaint would be that the cartoons are a little bit hokey, but they aren't a major part of the book.

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Summary: A "must" for your first job
Review: I didn't want to review this book until I proved it works. I only got lousy jobs before I read it. Within two months of reading it I was offered two excellent jobs that dont suck ! I had no problem with my job hunt but I had a tough decision to make !

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Summary: For The Young Set
Review: The author came to my college a few years ago to promote this book, but I didn't get much from it that I didn't already know. I had been working full-time for years at that point (and attending college at the same time). However, the author presented this material as if it something that had never been done before. I guess it would be a revelation to the twentysomethings that it's geared towards, esp. those with little to no work experience. I don't knock most of the advice that's included in the book, however; it's needed, esp. for those who have no clue about office politics, sneaky co-workers and irritating bosses.

I think that some may get the impression from profiles of people in the book that it's easy to move up in the work place quickly. Readers of the book should note that those folks are exceptions, not the norm, and many factors are involved in making a career.

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Summary: not without cost
Review: There is no doubt that this book is well put together and far easier to read than the standard fare on offer in relation to this subject. The advice provided on how to get a job is helpful and practical, as well as being a pretty amusing read.

I already had my first real position for a couple of months when I acquired this title, so the parts on how to do well in a job were of more interest. I studied and followed these sections carefully. I must say that the advice in the book is what it claims to be - a coherent strategy is presented for getting ahead which is relevant to modern workplaces (in particular, professional offices). However, a word of warning - this advice is from the hard school. The endless continuum of late nights, weekends, lunch-skipping and worst of all, people massaging and submissiveness which seem to underpin this strategy will take your nerves to the verge of collapse. Your body follows suit, and that's where you stay - verging on physical and psychological downfall. That is unless you truly believe in what you're aiming for - and you'll have to be aiming for something eternally fulfilling because everyday living this way isn't really a nice life.

I used the strategies in this book to get a hefty promotion, and now I'm in the rarified position of being a 22 year old project manager. However, for what it cost me, I sometimes wonder whether I would have been better off following a more sustainable approach to my young life.

I'm not saying this is a bad title, as evidenced by the rating. If you use this book to get promoted, exercise a degree of moderation and enjoy the good humour on offer. If you decide to take it literally, go only with a firm belief in what kind of lifestyle you want, because its death or victory all the way and possibly death from victory at the end.

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Summary: not without cost
Review: This book beats them all - it's hysterical, practical and doesn't make any of it seem like it is supposed to be easy. I will admit that, as a 28 year old with a liberal arts degree in a ... job, this book was aimed directly at me. I especially like his perspective that nobody deserves anything and its a massive competition. His writing style is very entertaining and the information is down-to-earth and brutally honest. Now for the hard part - putting in into practice...!

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Summary: This book does not suck!
Review: This book beats them all - it's hysterical, practical and doesn't make any of it seem like it is supposed to be easy. I will admit that, as a 28 year old with a liberal arts degree in a ... job, this book was aimed directly at me. I especially like his perspective that nobody deserves anything and its a massive competition. His writing style is very entertaining and the information is down-to-earth and brutally honest. Now for the hard part - putting in into practice...!

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Summary: Best Employment Book Ever!
Review: This is by far the very best employment book I have ever read. I'm 30 and have bounced from one crummy job to another. This book will teach you what college didn't - how to get a job according to the rules of the workplace. Like it or not. Plus, he's just so darn funny. Happy reading!

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Summary: The most only job hunting book you'll ever need
Review: This is the most straight-forward, tell-it-like-it-is book out there for job hunters in today's market. Entertaining and easy to read, this book is a necessity, especially for recent college graduates.