Life After School Explained [Paperback]

The Cap and Compass Team (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 19, 2002

Credit cards, HMOs, leases, business dinners... this witty book explains all of the "life skills" that no one bothers to teach in the classroom. The book was written by a team of young professionals, and is full of funny first-hand experiences from their first few years in the real world. This book is the definitive reference guide for life after school. It is full of helpful and humorous hints for anyone who eats, spends money, works, or pays taxes. The book draws on tips from the popular Cap & Compass campus seminars, and includes a lot of feedback from graduating seniors and recent grads. It's the perfect gift for recent graduates (college or high school). A few of the topics covered include: mutual funds, 401k's, work dinner etiquette, buying vs. leasing a car, engagement rings, student loans, auto insurance, dressing for the job, taxes, ...

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About the Author

The Cap and Compass team consists of Jesse Vickey, Andy Ferguson, and Nicole Vickey. Their combined experiences as recent grads in the banking, consulting and teaching worlds form a practical foundation for their humorous writing style. In addition to the book, Cap & Compass also offers seminars on college campuses around the country.

Product Details

• Paperback: 168 pages
• Publisher: Cap & Compass LLC (February 19, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 097173660X
• ISBN-13: 978-0971736603
• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 8.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #67,920 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A good book for high school graduates too, July 10, 2008

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K.P. (Rawlins, WY USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Life After School Explained (Paperback)

My son got this book when he graduated college, and wishes he had it right after high school. It has a lot of common-sense advice that generally takes a few years out of school to learn on your own. You'll find info on stocks and bonds, how to act appropriately during a dinner with your boss (you're really not there to eat), what clothes to wear for different functions (business casual vs. business dress), insurance programs, and buying durable goods. A lot of it centers around finances and how to keep yourself out of hot water, and it at least gives you the basics. It's a worthwhile book for all young adults, because they rarely listen to the wisdom of their parents. The tongue-in-cheek advice is perfect for young people, is succinct and makes for an easy read.

8 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What a great idea!, January 22, 2005

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This review is from: Life After School Explained (Paperback)

I wish I'd had this book after I graduated. It took years to learn what I could have learned in one afternoon reading this book! Kudos to Cap and Compass! I'll tell every parent of a college student I know about this fantastic book!

6 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This Book Is Great!, October 11, 2005

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swyzzel "book 'n' movie enthusiast" (Dallas, TX) - See all my reviews

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I loved this book. It was written for people like me who don't know anything about living on their own or how to file taxes, what the heck a w4 is, and how to look for an apartment. I think it is a perfect graduation gift for college kids. (I wish somebody bought it for me).