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The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: Work

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I bought the "original" "The Worst Case Scenario Survival Handbook". I loved its humor and so I gave this one a try. I cant say it's bad. However, it's somehow much more serious than the original one, thus less humorous and fun. The problem is: it's not indepth nor detailed enough to cover, in my opinion as a white collar for over 15 years, 1/5 of the common difficulties in an office.

In short, if you really wanna improve your survival opportunities in your job, there are many better alternatives in a bookstore. If you just wanna have fun, this is definitely not a good choice. Therefore, not recommended. If you really wanna buy it, I sincerely suggest you to read the "See sample pages" here on Amazon for a quick look of what those "tips" refer to.

Are you kidding me, "if you sent a wrong email go to your colleague's desk open his email and delete your email" what is this, a joke?
This book is so useless and written irresponsibly, cause what if some one really does what he says??? you can be charged with misdemeanor!
The only thing I liked about this book is how to escape from the ceiling if you are trapped in a room. That was cool!

Everyone has had dreadful bosses, scary or annoying co-workers, and everyone has felt that they arent' qualified for at least one job for which they are interviewing. Fewer of us get to sneak out of meetings- although many would love to!, or how to get out of various small places one could get trapped in. I personally really loved the section on "How to fix a Dented Company Vehicle" since my Volvo has a few dings I'd love to see gone.

The non-emergencies might be do-able; you might remember the various steps needed to pull those things off when you need a status-enhancing rumor to start flying around the workplace. Sadly, the emergencies will likely catch you unaware and you won't have the handy smooth edged guidebook in your pocket to pull out just as the office supplies start avalanching down upon you. Alas.

I was writing this review in order to be able to move the book out of my house when I decided I might need a refresher on some of these things. After all, someday soon my children will grow up and I'll need this book in case I decide to be a slacker! Just kidding!

Nice book on job interviews and surviving the workplace. Advice on how to set up your cubicle and common sense items on what to wear.

Some tongue in cheek parts though. Such as the section: "How to Get a Job You're not Qualified For". I hope nobody gets the Brain Surgeon job using the advise in this book!

Good advice such as staying positive during a job interview and answer confidently is addressed here.

Liked the area on how to disguise tattoos and how to fake tattoos if needed as well.

This book has some good information ,but is slated more toward corporate America, where you have a set dress code, and work in cubicles.

I admire the author for creating this book and a series of others like it. I assume that it is beneficial for some; however you have to be an idiot to try 95% of the suggestions made in this book. I was amazed at how ridiculous the tips were and how simple the the book was written. I'm curious to know if he tried any of the suggestions in the book. I was afraid for those individuals to read this book who value everything in it and try to escape a board meeting by crawling under a table. I hope this was a book for entertainment and jokes. I was highly upset for wasting my time with this book. I'm even more shocked by those who continue reading the series and "If you don't have an ounce of common sense this book is for you" should be the title of any other series of these books. I rarely ever write a review but this one deserves the I can think of anything ridiculous and put it in a book and people will buy it award. You got me, I'm glad I didnt pay for it. So I'll conclude this message by telling my boss the stupid browser on my computer accidently went to amazon.com to write a review on a stupid book that I'm not really typing right now. It's just an illusion and im getting my files in order.

I have the first two worst-case scenario books and when I saw this one, I was very excited. This book continues the tradition of the series by offering detailed, and often humorous, instructions on things that may happen to you at work.

Things you may learn from this book are how to get jobs without experience, survive in a storeroom "avalanche," escape from a boring meeting, what to do if your tie gets caught in the paper shredder, and many more.

This book is very funny and quite interesting. A must pick-up book if you have a job or are a fan of the series.

This is a great book that all people in the work force should read but why read it when you can listen to it. I listened on my commute to work-- its unabridged (so you don't miss a thing) It is entertaining & no matter what your profession is..you will be able to relate to the funny but true advice in this book

I actually bought another copy for my neice who just graduated college-- and she loved it too!

This book is hysterical and good reading material to pick up when you are having a bad day. Good to give to a co-worker or enjoy yourself. Many of the scenarios I can relate to.

BUY THIS! It is soooooooo funny. I used to keep it at work for a good laugh when things got stressful. Awesome!

I was very disappointed with this listenandlive title. All the advice and tips are so obvious and just statements of common sense. In fact many things seem contrived and the advice given does not seem practical at all. A lot of it is obsolete like the chapter about emails.