This is a woman's story of transformation from overworked and stressed out to passion-seeking and fun-loving. Called “inspirational and witty” by reviewers and “a laugh-out loud manifesto for how to live your life” by readers, this ebook is a must read for anyone recovering from a major life setback, needing a boost or simply wants to get out of a rut--regardless of employment status.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
I'm sure we've all been there at some point, no job, no money and often no hope. It's not a pleasant place to be by any means and unemployment, especially in this global downturn, contributes to rising levels of depression in nations all over the world. But, it doesn't have to be that way, sure the lack of money is always going to be an issue, but the reality is that unemployment often presents unexpected opportunities to make major life changes if you are willing to look for, and embrace them.
Kerry Quinn faced her unemployed status and decided she didn't want to be just another statistic; she decided that she wanted her time looking for a job to be a positive experience as well. What she achieved was something beyond her expectations, the ability to stand out to employers because of her positive attitude and her willingness to embrace forced change.
This book is a must for all those facing unemployment, whether through redundancy or choice simply because it points out that the lack of money needn't be the cause for depression and in fact can be a fabulous jumping off point to launch into a brand new life, doing all the things you wanted to but couldn't because of time constraints. Kerry delivers her message in a quick fired, amusing way - telling you both the upsides and the downsides of life in the netherworld of the jobless.
Kerry Quinn faced her unemployed status and decided she didn't want to be just another statistic; she decided that she wanted her time looking for a job to be a positive experience as well. What she achieved was something beyond her expectations, the ability to stand out to employers because of her positive attitude and her willingness to embrace forced change.
This book is a must for all those facing unemployment, whether through redundancy or choice simply because it points out that the lack of money needn't be the cause for depression and in fact can be a fabulous jumping off point to launch into a brand new life, doing all the things you wanted to but couldn't because of time constraints. Kerry delivers her message in a quick fired, amusing way - telling you both the upsides and the downsides of life in the netherworld of the jobless.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By T. Armstrong
Format:Kindle Edition
With unemployment reaching a record high in some parts of the United States, FUNemployed: Finding the Upside in the Downturn is a unique, yet timely read. Kerry Quinn`s approach to her job loss in 2009 started out like many do, but what she chose to do with her time off, while looking for gainful employment, makes her stand out.
Quinn suggests that the unemployed take advantage of this time to take care of things they couldn't while gainfully employed-make healthy changes, spend time with family and friends, or travel. She not only helps the reader cope with a devastating situation-the loss of livelihood-but she also helps the reader understand that there's more to life than a job and that your job doesn't determine who you are.
What I Loved: This book is full of information for everyone-not just those suffering from job loss. There are tips to save money, trends for helping one cope, and humorous examples that will not only produce giggling fits, but also makes this book hard to put down.
What I Didn't Love: I can't think of anything about this book I didn't like. Maybe it was too short, or maybe it would have been better if it also followed Quinn`s life after she returned to the workforce. I don't know. Regardless, it's pretty great As-Is.
Overall: Kerry Quinn`s optimism is contagious, and I really enjoyed her book. It was fun, witty, and easy to read. While I'm lucky to never have been unemployed, I came away with lessons that I can apply to other difficult situations as they arise, and I'd recommend this in a heartbeat to anyone just needing a pick-me-up.
My original review is posted on Easily Mused.com
Quinn suggests that the unemployed take advantage of this time to take care of things they couldn't while gainfully employed-make healthy changes, spend time with family and friends, or travel. She not only helps the reader cope with a devastating situation-the loss of livelihood-but she also helps the reader understand that there's more to life than a job and that your job doesn't determine who you are.
What I Loved: This book is full of information for everyone-not just those suffering from job loss. There are tips to save money, trends for helping one cope, and humorous examples that will not only produce giggling fits, but also makes this book hard to put down.
What I Didn't Love: I can't think of anything about this book I didn't like. Maybe it was too short, or maybe it would have been better if it also followed Quinn`s life after she returned to the workforce. I don't know. Regardless, it's pretty great As-Is.
Overall: Kerry Quinn`s optimism is contagious, and I really enjoyed her book. It was fun, witty, and easy to read. While I'm lucky to never have been unemployed, I came away with lessons that I can apply to other difficult situations as they arise, and I'd recommend this in a heartbeat to anyone just needing a pick-me-up.
My original review is posted on Easily Mused.com
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By K. Ahmed
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
There are a few people on this planet that really know what to do when he or she is at the bottom. The book and author really delivered a great read for the time in you life, where you have time in your life. This read can help you bring you out of your downside and lower ego and happiness. The book, even when employed is a fantastic read. The voice and the flow of the book make this a fantastic read. there are so many parts that you can use to your advantage and really learn how to survive when you are unemployed. You may be swayed to go to another book, but the happiness of the author is exuded through every word and can truly help you smile. We only have an average of 10,000 days on this planet, and each one wasted on being down and out can be detrimental in the long term. If you're in that spot, pick up this book, so you can pick yourself up.
By LGforAmazon
Format:Kindle Edition
I really liked this book and I'm not even unemployed! It was funny and inspirational to read about people who've gone through a tough time and improved for the better. FUNemployed is a great summer read!
By book monkey
Format:Kindle Edition
Getting fired sucks. But what you do with yourself, your attitude and your life afterward doesn't have to. That's what this book proves in the smartest, funniest and most heartfelt ways. If you need a fresh perspective on being unemployed and you could REALLY use some good advice as well as some good laughs, then this is the book for you!
By Avid Reader
Format:Kindle Edition
Funemployed by Kerry Quinn is a great book. It is interesting and informative. The author takes a positive approach to a serious subject and makes you laugh in the process. I loved it!
More About the Author
Kerry Quinn is your Chief Funemployed Officer. She specializes in providing guidance and inspiration to those who've been laid off, are suffering through unemployment and are struggling with what to do next.
After graduating from the University of Michigan, she began her career in advertising and worked with Fortune 500 companies at world-renowned advertising agencies in New York and Los Angeles. After getting laid off in 2009, she began chronicling her experiences in a blog, "FUNemployed and Loving It." Realizing that the unemployed needed specific tips for survival as well as inspiration, she wrote, "FUNemployed: Finding the Upside in the Downturn" in 2011.
In 2012, she followed up with "FUNemployed: The Workbook for Surviving and Thriving in Unemployment," which offers concise tips and tools from the moment of layoff to the return to work.
A Connecticut native, ex-New Yorker and current Angeleno, Kerry loves falafel, chocolate cupcakes, yoga, wheaten terriers, new adventures and finding the silver lining in every situation.
After graduating from the University of Michigan, she began her career in advertising and worked with Fortune 500 companies at world-renowned advertising agencies in New York and Los Angeles. After getting laid off in 2009, she began chronicling her experiences in a blog, "FUNemployed and Loving It." Realizing that the unemployed needed specific tips for survival as well as inspiration, she wrote, "FUNemployed: Finding the Upside in the Downturn" in 2011.
In 2012, she followed up with "FUNemployed: The Workbook for Surviving and Thriving in Unemployment," which offers concise tips and tools from the moment of layoff to the return to work.
A Connecticut native, ex-New Yorker and current Angeleno, Kerry loves falafel, chocolate cupcakes, yoga, wheaten terriers, new adventures and finding the silver lining in every situation.
