Gig: Americans Talk About Their Jobs at the Turn of the Millennium
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Editor: John BoweEditor: Marisa Bowe
Editor: Sabin Streeter
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2000-05-23
ISBN: 0609605887
Number of pages: 588
Publisher: Crown
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Book Review: FOR YOUR JOB SEARCH
Summary: 5 Stars
We are in the middle of a recession/depression and the unemployment rate is fast approaching about 8%. John Bowe's book comes along at the right time for people to start thinking about job changes and preparing themselves for other opportunities. Students no longer walk out with a diploma in hand and find employment that same afternoon. It now takes some planning and Bowe's book will give you insight into various job/career positions. I have used this book for teaching my college classes, particularly in the areas of criminal justice and social studies. Times are a-changing, and the student/job seeker needs to look down the line as what the chances are of finding a good job and of holding one's interest over the course of a working lifetime. Plus, if you're interested in what people think of their jobs, but not planning to go there for employment, it's just plain fascinating to hear what lawyers, pimps, musicians,computer wizards, detectives, actors, doctors, travel agents, etc., think of what they do, and if they do it, is it because they can't do anything else and feel trapped and bored? An excellent book and right for the times. Buy it!
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