- Paperback: 240 pages
- Publisher: Sterling (Mar 2 2010)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1402769563
- ISBN-13: 978-1402769566
- Product Dimensions: 21 x 14.1 x 1.8 cm
- Shipping Weight: 322 g
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#89,300 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #76 in Books > Business & Investing > Job Hunting & Careers > Vocational Guidance
- #78 in Books > Professional & Technical > Education > Counseling > Vocational Guidance
- #79 in Books > Nonfiction > Education > Counseling > Vocational Guidance
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Product Description
Product Description
Unfortunately, unemployment is on the rise—leaving many people anxious about how to recreate themselves and renew their careers after being fired. This fresh, funny, and smart guide will be their life saver, providing them with the information they need to thrive even in this tight economic environment. It will help jobseekers and prospective entrepreneurs figure out what they really want to do next, understand the changing job market, and find work in growth areas such as green technology. There’s also advice on retraining, freelancing and independent contracting, and Internet marketing options, as well as a chapter devoted specifically to women.
Personal interviews with workers who changed their lives after getting laid off—and who are now doing what they love—offer additional inspiration.
About the Author
Kitty Martini is a prolific writer, entrepreneur and stand-up comedian. She has developed and sold four successful businesses and has contributed articles to a variety of magazines. Candice Reed is currently a freelance travel journalist and runs a successful public relations firm, Communication Culture. She has been a ghostwriter for a former president, and has published more than 5,000 business features, personal essays and travel articles in newspapers and magazines.
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4.5 out of 5 stars (13 customer reviews)
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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Thank me for firing you!, Mar 30 2010
By Steve Weinhouse "a/k/aOchs" - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Thank You for Firing Me!: How to Catch the Next Wave of Success After You Lose Your Job (Paperback)
Unlike what I assume is the target market for this book, I have not been fired.... lately. In fact, my wife and I have already lived much of the advice included in the book and opened our own business. However, over the course of the thirteen years we have been in operation, we have been on the other side of the desk during the firing ritual and while it doesn't necessarily `hurt us more than it hurts you,' it can be extremely upsetting to let a person go. So, I thought handing the outgoing employee a copy of a book like this one would help set a course for them and help me feel less guilty."Thank You for Firing me" totally over-delivered on its premise. While I didn't expect it to be a novelty book per se, I certainly never dreamed that it would hold so many useful facts, specific directions and well-researched resources. Page after page the book provides clear, non-judgmental advice. What makes it additionally useful is the concise nature of its coverage. The categories and chapters come in quick, informative bites allowing for easy digestion.
Not only will I be including a copy with every pink slip I hand out, I will be buying a few copies to send to people I have already had to let go.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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Hilarious anti-career book, Mar 10 2010
By Lydia R. Rhyne "peachykeenjellybean" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Thank You for Firing Me!: How to Catch the Next Wave of Success After You Lose Your Job (Paperback)
Loved this book! The writers not only offer anti-career advice but also give tons of new ideas for fun and versatile jobs. With the changing job market, it's become time for many people to begin reevaluating their career paths, this book is a great start!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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Loving your Job, Mar 31 2010
By Milo R. Martinez - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Thank You for Firing Me!: How to Catch the Next Wave of Success After You Lose Your Job (Paperback)
I bought this book after quitting a job I used to love and that turned to hate. It took a lot of soul searching to say goodbye to this company that lost it's vision. It was more numbers and not the people. I was a little concerned about my future and where I would go. Where's the map that I need to guide me to where I want to go? Anyone? Well looks like I found this map,and it's all in this book "Thank You for Firing Me".The first chapter alone told me everything would be fine and they knew how I was feeling. The first chapter! "Amazing!" I thought. Where was this book four years ago? I didn't want to get into a "rebound" job and not be happy. This book said it was okay, so I took some time before hitting the pavement and to use as an excuse with my other half to say "See?, it says right here..." and all was good. I wanted to take time and really think about what I really wanted to do in my life. I have been out of work for almost two months now and feel great about my decision. Loving your job, really loving what you want to do. There would be so many more happy people out there if they had the job they loved.
"Resouces" you say? Well there all in here too. Everything you need, wheather it be unemployment, schools, job websites, do I need to say anymore? I do. The book is also very funny, which is great when you don't have a job and need a laugh when there's no one around to laugh with you. Thank you Kitty and Candice for all the advice and help and coffee spills from the laughing. The wave has been caught.
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