Reset: How to Beat the Job-Loss Blues and Get Ready for Your Next Act

by Dwain Schenck

Welcome to the new world of jobs in security.

Layoff . If you haven't experienced one, you know someone who has. Dwain Schenck speaks with authority; not only has he seen energetic, talented, and accomplished friends undergo the stress of job loss, but he, too, has felt the sting of being "let go."

Reset is the uncompromising portrait of Schenck's a successful journalist and communications professional who joins the ranks of the unemployed during the most dismal job market in modern history, his initial reactions of denial and depression sabotage his morale and motivation. Then, with the assistance of friends, wisdom from experts, and good old-fashioned creativity and tenacity, Schenck turns his attitude around. The hard-won, valuable advice and techniques in these pages can work for anyone concerned about job loss or keeping a job. Reset can position you to get back on your feet, often landing in a better place. Schenck covers a wide variety of topics with a humorous, light touch that balances the serious subjects within, which



With insight and inspiration from Mika Brzezinski, Donald Trump, Christine Hefner, Mort Zuckerman, Susie Essman, Donny Deutsch, Larry David, Joe Echevarria, Mike Barnicle, and Joe Scarborough

Genres: Business

272 pages, Paperback

First published December 31, 2013

Reviews

[Lori Tian Sailiata · Rating 1 out of 5]

I vowed never to give less than 3 stars to any book I finished. I would wager that instead of "beating your blues," this book is bound to have you grabbing for the Xanax. Self indulgent and narcissistic. I won't be so harsh if he wasn't a "communications specialist." Really? Also I was very put off with his name dropping at every turn. Think he knows Mika? Yikes! Whatever nougats of usable material could easily fit into a blog post.

[AJ · Rating 1 out of 5]

This is one of the worst books I have ever listened to. For starters, it is purely autobiographical and had nothing to do with actually helping people become employed, as the title would seem to imply.

This book is just hours of sexist irrelevant stupidity. He claims that men are more hurt by unemployment because they expect themselves to support the family. (Sorry, but that is not a gender specific expectation!) Also, a full chapter is devoted to his diet, and how to go paleo.

Pass on this one!

[Rachel · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is depressingly true. Just an FYI. Maybe don't read it two weeks after your were laid off when the pain is still raw. Let your emotions settle first before you read it.

[Anastacia Cruell · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was a good read; however, the advice presented was basic common sense. Unfortunately, not everyone can fully relate to the author's experience. I feel that the book was specifically targeting a small audience.

[Jen · Rating 4 out of 5]

So much that I could identify with even though I've only been out of work once...my husband has been laid off four times in less than seven years. Yeah. I was reading parts out loud to him and finally he said, "I'll read it, but you can't keep telling me what he (author) is saying." Lol

One of the major points Schenck makes is that employers are doing these layoffs and re-hires all wrong. And it's affecting the bottom line (not to mention our emotions). While there isn't much we can do about it while we job search, it's helpful to know that it's not just us going to lame interviews, not getting calls back until months later... Hopefully employers will begin to improve their tactics...

[The Advocate]

"Terminated by the person he hired who eventually became his boss, Dwain Schenck takes us on his journey to looking for his next job. Schenck was a successful journalist who re-entered the job market during one of the most difficult economic downturns. Suffering initially with denial and depression, he realized that he was sabotaging his job prospects."
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[K. 🦉 · Rating 2 out of 5]

There wasn't much "valuable advice", at least not for me.

I really don't think this book is geared towards most people, it seems like this should have been marketed to people within a particular career set, or those who have lost a high salary career.

For everyone else, there are many better books out there.

[Kathleen · Rating 3 out of 5]

A bit glib, but I identified with much of this book.