Create the Job You Love (and Make Plenty of Money): More than 550 Ways to Escape the 8 to 5 Grind [Paperback]

Barbara Johnson Witcher (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 8, 1997

Miserable, imprisoned, resentful, existing—such are the words that people everywhere are using to describe themselves while at their jobs. Before long, eight-hour days of agony turn to 40-hour weeks of misery and they realize much of their life is spent merely surviving through work.

Now there's hope for making a change. In her new book, Create the Job You Love, author Barbara Witcher provides workers from all walks of life with alternatives to the 8-to-5 grind. Readers who feel owned by their current job situation can flip through the pages, exploring more than 550 jobs that offer flexibility. The jobs/careers are categorized into 16 areas of interest, each having a chapter of its own.

In order to help people find jobs they can feel passionate about, Witcher walks readers through some crucial considerations. The book provides profiles of successful individuals and each job listed includes:

• Brief general description
• Time schedule involved
• Requirements needed to get the job or start the business
• Compensation

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

Feel like it's well past time you changed jobs? Thinking about moving in an entirely new direction? Create The Job You Love (And Make Plenty of Money), by employment specialist Barbara Johnson Witcher, lists 550 alternative occupations that will definitely get you out of the traditional 40-hour work environment. Grouped into categories such as communication, sports, and transportation, it describes each position's responsibilities, requirements, and compensation. Perhaps you'll find that crafts retailing or vehicle appraising is your real future.

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Miserable, imprisoned, resentful, existing—such are the words that people everywhere are using to describe themselves while at their jobs. Before long, eight-hour days of agony turn to 40-hour weeks of misery and they realize much of their life is spent merely surviving through work.

Now there's hope for making a change. In her new book, Create the Job You Love, author Barbara Witcher provides workers from all walks of life with alternatives to the 8-to-5 grind. Readers who feel owned by their current job situation can flip through the pages, exploring more than 550 jobs that offer flexibility. The jobs/careers are categorized into 16 areas of interest, each having a chapter of its own.

In order to help people find jobs they can feel passionate about, Witcher walks readers through some crucial considerations. The book provides profiles of successful individuals and each job listed includes:

• Brief general description
• Time schedule involved
• Requirements needed to get the job or start the business
• Compensation

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Product Details

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: Prima Lifestyles (January 8, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0761508112
• ISBN-13: 978-0761508113
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.7 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,389,547 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Possibly the worst book ever written on choosing a career., June 21, 1999

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This review is from: Create the Job You Love (and Make Plenty of Money): More than 550 Ways to Escape the 8 to 5 Grind (Paperback)

This is the most astoundingly useless career planning book I have ever seen. The portion of the book dedicated to help you choose your career type is ridiculous. You get the option of identifying with 11 jobs from which all the rest are derived. Then she goes on to "describe" jobs. Each job gets a one paragraph explanation along with training and earning information. The training information tells you stuff like "you'll need acting ability" in order to become an actor or the trade secret of physicians - they have to go to medical school! Her information on compensation typically says "you'll be paid a salary" , "you'll be paid a fee" , or "your income is generated from what you charge for your work." My heart goes out to those who need to spend $14 for this sort of advice. The only surprise in the book was under the job description of "Cruise Ship Featured Guest" which could be "an attractive single man who will dance with a variety of female guests." Now there's a job to make your parents proud

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Awful, at best, April 18, 2000

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This review is from: Create the Job You Love (and Make Plenty of Money): More than 550 Ways to Escape the 8 to 5 Grind (Paperback)

Wow, this is one of the most useless "books" I have ever read. Based on the title, one would expect some sort of insight into a career search. I found this book to be no help at all. It looks like the author lifted a few job ideas from the government job handbook and wrote a bad Clif's Notes for them. If you want guidance, please do not waste your time and money on this drivel. I agree with the previous reviewer.... I feel sorry for anyone that actually paid for this book.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Spend your money better, August 4, 2000

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This review is from: Create the Job You Love (and Make Plenty of Money): More than 550 Ways to Escape the 8 to 5 Grind (Paperback)

This book is a total waste of money; it is only useful for lighting up the BBQ. The only one to make (plenty?)of money out of this book is the writer. Do not be discouraged by the title!. This is not a serious book.