Life's a Bitch and Then You Change Careers: 9 Steps to Get You Out of Your Funk & on to Your Future

by Andrea Kay

Get out of your job funk and onto the career path of your dreams with this guide featuring expert advice for career changers of every age.Life’s a Bitch and Then You Change Careers is like a series of one-on-one sessions with veteran career counselor Andrea Kay. She takes you through the nine steps that have helped countless clients realize their potential and change their lives. The process begins with defining a career objective that’s based on who you are, not what others think you should be. Kay then offers a practical, step-by-step plan for making the shift, addressing every issue from research and training to networking, interviewing, and landing your ideal job. Along the way, you’ll find helpful exercises and real-life examples of Kay’s clients who have made the transition to a happier working life. Kay’s personable writing style, vast knowledge, and years of experience make this life-changing book the next best thing to an in-person consultation.

Genres: Self Help, Nonfiction, Business

337 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 28, 2005

Reviews

[Lindsey Lang · Rating 2 out of 5]

it was ok, i didn't actually completely finish it, the exercises were actually rather frustrating. you couldn't really keep going if you didn't think of like 3 words to describe yourself or what you're good at or what you wanted.........just seemed sort of elementary and nothing that you can't figure out for yourself. i was kind of disappointed and thus never finished it. a better book i can recommend is one i'm currently reading by barbara winter called making a living without a job. see my review on that one! =)

[Kristie J. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really liked this book. It's an excellent book to read if you're not sure how to change careers or what you want to do next. The nine steps were very easy to follow. I liked being led me step-by-step in a straightforward manner to figure out what I like and dislike about my current job, skills I enjoy using, and how I should approach changing careers. I wrote directly in the book on the lines provided. I feel more confident and prepared to change careers after reading this book.

[Rev. Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Despite the somewhat tacky title, a re-read of this book was most helpful with some suggestions on how to focus my job search and best present my qualifications, based on the person I want to be in the work world, and where I want to be that person...really opened my eyes to some options I had not considered. Also, has enough humor built in to not be boring.

[Abd Alaziz · Rating 3 out of 5]

I am taking a really long time into reading this book. Soul-searching, pondering, wondering, writing it down..

Making sure I am asking myself the right questions, answering them, and keeping a record of it before making a career change.

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great questions to get you to reflect on what aspects of your past jobs you like and what skills you enjoy using as a means to finding a career that suits those best.

[Mnhawkhoya]

Excellent so far.

[Barb Lawrence · Rating 3 out of 5]

As far as career counseling goes, face-to-face help is preferable. As far as books go though, this one is as good as you could get. I found it helpful.

[Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good workbook for thinking through the possibilities for a change of career. Anyone looking for work should listen to Andrea Kay.

[Booktart · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this as a library book so I couldn't mark it up but it seems very useful. I will likely buy it.

[Marla]

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[Ashley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Probably one of the better career books I've read.

[Donna Pender · Rating 3 out of 5]

Overall, it was pretty good. I've read similar books and this has the same feel.