Don't Worry About The Robots: How to survive and thrive in the new world of work

by Jo Cribb, David Glover

Don't Worry About the Robots is a practical guide to managing the high-speed change ahead of workers. Learn how to disrupt yourself in a positive way, using key principles that will give you the best chance to survive and, even better, to thrive in the new world of work.

In this timely book, Dr Jo Cribb and David Glover, former CEOs who have launched successful portfolio careers, share insights from their own experiences plus those of an impressive range of successful business leaders who are all actively thinking about the future of work.

Aimed at anyone who needs to change careers or whose job leaves them feeling unchallenged and unfulfilled, as well as those starting work for the first time, this book will provide the inspiration, support and practical tools needed to change your working life.

'When you talk to employers they want people who can communicate . . . people with skills like curiosity, resilience or teamwork.' Brian Steele

'Don't be afraid of the future. If you have a dream, try it out. Make sure it is practical and works financially for you.' Dame Wendy Pye

'This book will disrupt everything you think you know about work. Read it.' Dr Michelle Dickinson aka Nanogirl

Genres: Nonfiction

240 pages, Paperback

Published July 1, 2018

Reviews

[Nicholas Smeaton · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is what happens when I fail to read the blurb on the back of the book. I was expecting to read about the potential of automation and it's potential impact on society. What I got instead was a job search guide that rehashed the same tired out advice from 'What Colour is your Parachute?' (A book I have a strong loathing of as in the 80's I attended a job search course based on it and ended up becoming a psychological wreck as a result - it turned out the colour of my parachute was 'anvil'). As is normal for this type of book they interviewed a group of successful people most of whom are old enough to have avoided the burden of a student loan and wealthy enough to treat themselves to a year's sabbatical without having to worry about where their next meal is coming from. Been naturally superior at networking than the average person they all naturally mention the importance of networking without offering any useful advice as to how to develop such a vital skill. I won't say this book is useless as I've found that in job searching different strategies work for different people but it's fair to warn potential readers that this book only covers one technique and there's no guarantee that this technique or approach will work for you.

[Cathy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love how this book is formatted. Big-ish type and clear headings - nice quotes. I also love the NZ-ness of this - so often everything is so American.

[Rebecca Bowyer · Rating 4 out of 5]

I find career advice books tend to push a single agenda – you must have a 5-year plan, you must set goals, you must wake up at 4.30am every day. The refreshing thing about Don’t Worry About The Robots is that the injection of wisdom from both authors plus 12 interviewees – all of whom view success very differently – makes this book relevant to you no matter what your mindset.

Read my full review on Seeing the Lighter Side.