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Sabotage in the American Workplace: Anecdotes of Dissatisfaction, Mischief and Revenge

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This is not a book for employers, bosses, or anyone who represents authority in the workplace. (Although they might learn something from reading it.) No, this is a book for those who want to be reassured that they are not the only people who have ever lashed back at their employers. For those who are considering such actions, it gives some excellent examples of what can be done. There are also numerous quotes and news-clips about sabotage, employee moral, and the nature of work. The book is broken down by catagories such as office workplaces, entertainment industry, and the food services. Some anecdotes pale in comparison to others, but it is important to understand that Martin Sprouse collected stories from people from all walks of life. Some were more daring than others, but the emotions behind their actions are all the same. It is best read a few anecdotes at a time, otherwise the impact of each individual action is lost in a miasma of backlash. In all it is an enlivened book which speaks volumes as to the ways that the business place fails to inspire the loyalty or satisfaction which is so ofted touted as an essential aspect of productive work.

This book has HUNDRED of stories about "getting back" from people of all walks of life. Stories about the computer industry (deleting files, bugs), hotel, food processing, newspaper, office, military, government, retail, and many more. Well laid out, exciting stories and very informative. It has inspired me to write (edit) a spin off type book. I can't recommend it enough!

I read this book and dropped out of business school. I'll never respect another boss as long as I live.

I was shocked that something like this was ever published. Not because of its incendiary, counter-culture
nature, but because frankly - what is passed off as "Sabotage", is pretty lame.

If you are looking ( as I was ), tales of ingenious treachery and the like, I caution you, most of it takes
the road of :

When the boss wasn't looking, I would sometimes read a magazine.

or

I knew it was the office calling, so I didn't answer the phone.

Ooooooohhh.

This book did not set my head spinning with what evil lurks below the surface, but rather disappointed me and
made me feel like the real Sabotage was in getting me to spend money to read tales about paperboys not putting
all the supplements in the papers.

If you're in charge of workplace safety and security, this book will scare the hell out of you. If you're a wage slave, you will find many inspiring stories within. Whether or not you have what it takes to attempt to recreate these events, it is quite an entertaining read.

This book is one of a kind, it was put out in the early 90s but the autobiographical essays are still valid. The quotes and newspapers tidbits are fanatastic as well. Format is reader friendly. If you have any interest in the working class, or human resources for that matter this book would be enlightening