Landing on the Right Side of Your Ass : A Survival Guide for the Recently Unemployed
Author: Michael Laskoff
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ISBN: 1400051142
Publisher: Three Rivers Press (06 January, 2004)
Sales Rank: 9,012
Average Customer Rating: 4.82 out of 5
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Rating: 5 out of 5
I'm furious! And now I'm getting over myself!
I read this book because I've been wanting to look for a new job and didn't know where to start. I found everything I was looking for, great tips, marketing strategies for myself, etc. And the book has such a friendly vibe, you feel that Mr. Laskoff is an actual friend who has all the answers for you.Now I've been dispensing my own career wisdom to friends that find themselves, well... out on their ass. I've found that so many friends get so angry when let go from a job and they can't loose that. This book starts by saying, you might have been fired unfairly, or you might have totally done it to yourself... but you HAVE to get over it and move on. It's great advice that a surprising majority of people don't seem to quite get.
This book is a very entertaining read that you won't regret. His website is very very fun too. His man on the street interviews can be laugh out loud funny.
If you don't have a job, GET THIS BOOK!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Excellent Read with Actionable Guidance
I'm employed, wasn't even looking for something on getting another job, but was passing the Career section when this book jumped out at me. (How often do you see word "Ass" in bold in the career section of a book store?) Flipping through, I came across a section called "Self-Sabotage," which talks about how employed people sometimes unconsciously bring about their
own professional demise. This struck a nerve - I've given some though to changing jobs - so I bought the book and gave it a quick read. And I'm shocked to say that I learned some actually helpful things. I found the advice on networking to be particularly good, as everyone says you should do this but no one tells you how to go about it. I also liked the last chapter
on negotiating an offer, because it gives real guidelines to help someone who's received an offer figure out just how much leverage he's got and what he can realistically do with it.For better or worse, I've read or skimmed a bunch of career books in the past. Some were good - most were not - but I can't ever recall finding something that's so readable, thought provoking and actionable. I'd recommend this strongly to anyone who's looking for work, whether they're employed or not.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Cheaper than a shrink and A LOT funnier!
This is a must read for anyone who has to work for a living. Chances are, especially in todays job market, you're livelihood is at risk because of reasons you may or may not have control over. This guy has lost more jobs than I've ever had in every imaginable way. He has experienced the full range of emotions (his wife is a saint) and despite some amusing self-destructive releases of grief and anger, has always landed on the right side of his ass. As someone who's been out on his ass for more than a year, I totally empathized with MLBs experiences. The advice contained herein is not only informative and very applicable but also very entertaining -- common sense served up with a side of humor. In addition, it was very comforting to see someone who has experienced the same emotions I have. I thought I was weak; it turns out I'm human. In addition to his book, check out his WWW site: http://www.askyourass.com. I learned about this guy's work through his column in Business Week and am eternally grateful for the advice and humor during a very stressful time. No affiliation whatsoever; just a very satisfied customer... Similar Products
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