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There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later. Kindle Edition Verified Purchase. I bought this on impulse because it was a Kindle deal, and I must say that I enjoyed reading it. The basic theme is that the 21st century working world requires many of us to adjust our attitude and expectations about jobs. Work to live, get your satisfaction outside of your job, and let go of the idea of long-term jobs or careers in one place. That's the "wisdom" in a nutshell.
Once you get past the well-written and thoughtful presentation of those ideas, the rest is fluff, fantasy, and anecdotes about New Yorkers who are supposed to be examples.
A disproportionate amount of ink is spent promoting the myth that if you just focus on the needs of your boss rather than the needs of yourself or the company, you'll have a wealth of job security and freedom. I've been on both ends of the layoff pain, and my company recently eliminated half of my direct reports.
The layoff decisions had nothing to do with who I liked, who stroked my ego, and who met MY needs. Instead, they had everything to do with the work itself-- and which skilled positions it required. The author would say those are just excuses. But if you buy into that outlook, you may be damaging your own chances of surviving the next layoff. If the work now only requires a SharePoint developer and you're a Drupal developer, you're going to be laid off no matter how much your boss loves you. Feel free to substitute "welder" for "Sharepoint developer" and "carpenter" for "Drupal developer.
Just gloss over the insufferable tales about the plight of so many affluent New Yorkers or the rehash of Maslow's hierarchy of needs. They are lazy page stuffing in an otherwise-worthwhile read. Be prepared to take action on your current career or getting on to one you will truly enjoy. This is not your normal warm and fuzzy self-help book. This is actionable stuff! After reading this book and leaving my current position after 24 years as a Partner in a large, global professional services firm, I took some time off and then joined a much smaller, but so much more satisfying company with people I trust, enjoy and respect.
Yes, the money is less, but that's all. I travel much less, see my family more, have weekends for me, am more engaged with our clients, work face to face with staff, have much easier decision making and process , a lot less BS and overall am much more engaged with more aspects of the business. All that and I am enjoying life like I used to. Let me also confirm that being the "boy scout" does not work.
If you are genuinely talented and do not think the world revolves around you, then you will never worry about working.
Talent NEVER goes out of style, it is sought after and your employer will appreciate and respect you if you stand up for what you think is the right thing. He or she may not agree with you, but will respect your convictions and thinking.
Take a stand and don't reward bad behaviour! If some of this feels a little uncomfortable, take some small steps and try out a few things and see what happens. You will want to develop your style and pace, but start making changes now. Now is always the best time to start. One person found this helpful. When I read the above, it sounds like this book is cynical and downbeat. Actually, it is refreshing and liberating. It empowers people to take control of their work lives, to stop using work as an excuse or a substitute for not have a personal life, and to acknowledge the importance of economic security.
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Susanne rated it did not like it Oct 02, After reading this book and leaving my current position after 24 years as a Partner in a large, global professional services firm, I took some time off and then joined a much smaller, but so much more satisfying company with people I trust, enjoy and respect. Want to escape the rat race? In this thought-provoking and counterintuitive career guide, Pollan presents a seven-step program and a series of exercises that give you the confidence, power, and will to achieve the life of your dreams. This book will ensure that you avoid the common pitfalls of starting a business!
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Open Preview See a Problem? Thanks for telling us about the problem. Return to Book Page. Fire Your Boss by Stephen M. Fire Your Boss 3. Not according to nationally bestselling author Stephen M. As he says in this new and empowering book, "You don't have to accept your current work situation. You can be in control of your job and your stream of income, so you're never again subject to the whims, prejudices, moods, or circumstances of your so-called boss.
This new environment requires new rules, and Pollan has provided surprisingly fresh and intriguing methods for finding "success" on the job. Pollan's bold and unique message begins with the idea that you must "fire your boss. Instead, you must put yourself in charge of your working life. In this thought-provoking and counterintuitive career guide, Pollan presents a seven-step program and a series of exercises that give you the confidence, power, and will to achieve the life of your dreams.
Once you have changed your mind-set and learned the new rules of the game, you can start the process of moving to a richer, more enriching, and more enjoyable life. And the best part about it? Your boss will love you for it. Hardcover , pages. Published May 11th by William Morrow first published May 1st To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up.
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This book holds up surprisingly well after ten years. A quick skim, this book is more for gen X and above. It forces you to answer some tough questions like "Am I going to get fired? No huge insights but a good refresher. Jan 24, Malin Friess rated it liked it. He advocates for the following: That is your job description. If you want to do Service, or be creative--find that at your church or in an Art group. Remember that work is the one and only place you can earn money.
Of course many of the ideas from Pollan can come across as Cynical--but I agree with his end goal to put yourself in charge of your career--to be your own boss-- and to come and go as you want--and then to put yourself in a strong position to negotiate. Apr 24, Caroline Collins added it Shelves: Helpful and different look at jobs and careers.
This book brings order to the chaos of work. After reading this book I had a totally different attitude going to work everyday. Rather than dreading work, I realized what I should expect from work. Once you have that in order, then things become much clearer. Nov 02, Fullfaun rated it it was amazing Shelves: May 11, Mahmoud rated it really liked it Shelves: Well, the content is not as offensive as the title may imply. Basically it addresses the lifelong problem of employees who believe that their boss and their role at work is what defines who they are as a person and the type of pressure this puts on the employee's personal life causing life-work imbalance.