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This book was recommended by a friend who had been out of work (white collar position, heavy travel involved) for 18 months. The author, who had experience as a consultant, had never worked for a large company, or employer, and wished to "join" such an organization. She doctored up her resume and began her job search which is the subject of this quite interesting book. Her resume writing, coaching seminars, and overall job search make for some interesting reading. I think she was over her head with the "doctored" resume and that may have been her downfall...but, I do not want to give away the ending of the short, but funny (in most parts) book. I think you will enjoy reading about the troubles, travails, and experiences of this educated woman who is trying to land a job in "corporate America". The book goes very quickly; I found some of her experiences, and perhaps, her ultimate goal, a little bit of a stretch, in view of her job-hunting experience and the resume. JohnRead full review
I've always loved Barbara's books, she takes an interesting approach to her subject matter. The self-experience models really put you in the middle of it, and makes the subject matter more shocking without having to do the work yourself. Honestly, this book made me very wary about searching for a new job. Even though the book is now 2 years old, the same theories on job searching apply. Definitely an eye opener and gives you a good perspective on how to approach this world, if you are thrust into it. I decided to buy this book because of having read Nickeled and Dimed. Barbara really fights for the working class and women, I wish the politicians would take notice of her work and realize what's happening out there in the world.
I love Ehrenreich's Nickel and Dimed, and I already know I will love this book too only after reading the other reviews. I am currently in the job market out of college and think this should be required reading to graduate! There is something about knowing the "American Dream" has failed that is truly interesting to me, and I want to know what Ehrenreich has to say about it through her own experiences as an "undercover" person, which she was in Nickel and Dimed. This makes her writing so much better because she expereiences it and lives it. It's amazing how she does it!
I disliked the book because it seemed to be too similar to a boring listing of things that Barbara did. I didn't even like the first chapter & making it to the last chapter was so much more boring and laborious than what I'd ever expected. I would only recommend Nickel & Dimed by Barbara & strongly recommend people not even get this book at the library (as I did while I was bidding on the book) let alone spend a dime on it!
Easy reading written from her experience trying on the shoes of unemployed professionals. Anyone who enjoyed her "Nickle and Dimed" would probably enjoy this. The book arrived as described and in good time.
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