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One Person/Multiple Careers: A New Model for Work/Life Success
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Manufacturer: Business Plus
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 650.1
EAN: 9780446696975
ISBN: 0446696978
Label: Business Plus
Manufacturer: Business Plus
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 272
Publication Date: 2007-02-23
Publisher: Business Plus
Studio: Business Plus
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Editorial Reviews:
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From banker/chef to surgeon/playwright to mother/CEO, this is the new job description. This may well be the answer to job insecurity and work-life conflict plus burnout and boredom. The job for life has lost its place as a symbol of economic security and now workers realise that it?s up to them to cultivate other income, marketable talents and ways to feel fulfilled. The result is 'The Slash Effect', an evolving workforce in which people are defined through multiple identities rather than just one job title. Consider the following: nearly one-third of the US workforce does work that need not be done in a specific location; with the advent of computer networks, the Internet and video conferencing, people can handle multiple assignments from different employers; about one-quarter of American workers are self-employed. That means about 30 million people are free to pursue a 2nd vocation without seeking permission from an employer. 'Work life' has become the buzzword of the modern workplace and employers are embracing flexibility in new ways.
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Summary: Slash ?
Comment: I have only skimmed the book so far, so I am not in a position to really supply any real opinion. I do have to say though, that reading the word "SLASH" conjured thougts of Slash and Burn - which gave me a somewhat negative view of what the concept is all about. I do think that we ALL hold multiple talents and interests and trying to figure out how to make all, or at least some, of those is vital to our financial security as well as creating some 'real' happiness in our lives. Working as a wage-slave has given me a paycheque and some nice benefits, but I have to deal with an awful lot of negatives to have all this. Now especially, I and so many others, are fearful of losing our source of income and our source of independence. I applaud any and all ideas to help each and every one of us to fulfill our dreams and hopes without leaving us desperate for work and terrified of losing our homes.
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Summary: Good stories, but not much practical information
Comment: The title refers to the prevalence of a "slash" in people's lives these days - people who instead of seeing themselves as an "accountant", consider themselves an "accountant/musician" or "accountant/designer" or "accountant/parent" or whatever. People with two jobs, basically.
The premise was intriguing to me since I've always considered myself a "slash", if you will. A jack of all trades, a renaissance man, etc. From my very first job I've always done work on the side and have added quite a few "slashes" to my ID over the years, so I was really interested in this book's promise to help you integrate them into a single identity.
What I got was a lot of stories about other people's multiple careers and some generic tidbits like "develop your new career while you're on the job". Lame.
If you want to get inspired by hearing stories of other people who are making money from side interests, go for it. If you're trying to do the same, don't expect any revelations.
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Summary: Don't waste your money
Comment: I have bought this book in order to figure out HOW to make my interests a slash career. Instead, this book is nothing that stories about and resumes of people who have multiple careers. I was hoping the first chapter was just an example, but the whole monotonous book is the same.
Don't bother.
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Summary: Marci Understands the Work/Life Connection
Comment: Marci is a great writer and clearly explains how we can no longer be defined by one narrow career. She acknowledges that we are complex, multi-faceted beings and that's what makes us interesting and successful. She has captured the essence of careers in the new millennium and provides a lot of food for thought. This is a great read!
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Summary: Inspirational
Comment: This is a fantastic book. As a lawyer, I've thought many times of quitting the practice of law. This book showed me that instead of leave one career for another, I could simply become a slash. The book is chock full of nuts and bolts advice such as carry around multiple business cards and start introducing yourself in keeping with your newly chosen profession (i.e. call yourself as a writer and people will start sending assignments your way). Since reading this book, I have made a career change. I recommend this book without hesitation to anyone looking to try a new career or simply put a new spin on their job.
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