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A TWENTY-SOMETHING’S GUIDE TO WORKPLACE CULTURE AND COMMUNICATION
Flip-Flops and Microwaved Fish helps soon-to-be-college grads and those first starting out in their careers learn how to be more than just professional-ish. It offers very funny and practical advice on truly understanding and managing life at work. Written for both American a ...more
A TWENTY-SOMETHING’S GUIDE TO WORKPLACE CULTURE AND COMMUNICATION
Flip-Flops and Microwaved Fish helps soon-to-be-college grads and those first starting out in their careers learn how to be more than just professional-ish. It offers very funny and practical advice on truly understanding and managing life at work. Written for both American a ...more
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January 14th 2020
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There's multiple times that the author points out that they're 'dad' to many people, many come for advice and call them dad, not a once comment but multiple times that there was a point where brain just goes they just want to be called Daddy a lot don't they?
Then I'm so confused as to who the audience in mind is for.
Then some examples/inner monologue so dramatic that it's hard to make sense and get through.
Then I'm tuning out when talking about communication styles and why these are all b ...more
There's multiple times that the author points out that they're 'dad' to many people, many come for advice and call them dad, not a once comment but multiple times that there was a point where brain just goes they just want to be called Daddy a lot don't they?
Then I'm so confused as to who the audience in mind is for.
Then some examples/inner monologue so dramatic that it's hard to make sense and get through.
Then I'm tuning out when talking about communication styles and why these are all b ...more
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing this book in exchange for an honest review.
This book provides great tips for people who are new to their careers and even for people who just need a refresher on workplace communication and culture. There is a good dose of humor to go along with an otherwise kind of boring subject. The "Someone Else's Dad" contributions add some real life experiences. ...more
This book provides great tips for people who are new to their careers and even for people who just need a refresher on workplace communication and culture. There is a good dose of humor to go along with an otherwise kind of boring subject. The "Someone Else's Dad" contributions add some real life experiences. ...more
Clear and useful advice for new and junior employees in business
Thanks to Peter Yawitz and Goodreads for a chance to read this book and provide an honest review.
I started my first job with a global company two years ago, and I wish I'd had this book then. My previous experiences in academia and at a very small, very un-corporate company had not fully prepared me for formal work culture, which is exactly what this book does. The chapter on email alone is worth the whole book, as many of the lesso ...more
Thanks to Peter Yawitz and Goodreads for a chance to read this book and provide an honest review.
I started my first job with a global company two years ago, and I wish I'd had this book then. My previous experiences in academia and at a very small, very un-corporate company had not fully prepared me for formal work culture, which is exactly what this book does. The chapter on email alone is worth the whole book, as many of the lesso ...more
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I received this book from a goodreads giveway. I am a young 20-something (24) who have entered corporate America for nearly two years now. I still feel as if I am adapting to the transition between college and the professional environment. I often question my actions at work, or worry whether I've said something offensive or incorrect. I figured this book would be a good guidance and exactly what I needed to read.
As a full disclosure - I did not finish the book.
I was expecting something a bit ...more
As a full disclosure - I did not finish the book.
I was expecting something a bit ...more
I had started my career straight out of college. I had some odd jobs during school but nothing in the professional world. This book would have been helpful with those new job jitters everyone gets. Once you accept a job offer, it is stressful. How do I dress? How do I act around my peers? What do I bring for lunch?
This book addresses all of those issues and more. I really enjoyed the little blurbs in each chapter where it was presented as if someone asked a real life question and he provided th ...more
This book addresses all of those issues and more. I really enjoyed the little blurbs in each chapter where it was presented as if someone asked a real life question and he provided th ...more
Flip-Flops & Microwaved Fish is an excellent generic primer on navigating the Do’s and Don’ts of Workplace Culture until you realize that many workplace cultures have survived many years without significant acknowledgement or embracing of the evolution and growth of diversity. Please don’t get me wrong, Mr. Yawitz provides some excellent, common sense advice especially for workers entering the workplace for the first time. What are the acceptable norms? Staying away from sharing too much in pers
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This was a humorous self-help book focusing on how to properly interact with employers, fellow employees, customers and others in the workplace. This book uses anecdotes to explain certain points such as how to address certain people and how to dress, eat and write. I would recommend this to those who are recent graduates as well as those that are entering the workplace or changing employment.
It is relatively a quick read and I thought that overall it was well-written and well structured and de ...more
It is relatively a quick read and I thought that overall it was well-written and well structured and de ...more
I have a good chunk of years in an office environment under my belt but I enjoy books on etiquette so I wanted to give this a read.
I was surprised how helpful this book actually is. It had me looking back on people I have trained and my own experiences.
I would highly recommend this book to anyone entering the cubicle army and it would be a good idea for anyone who's been there a while too. It never hurts to rethink your own approach but it may also help you remember how foreign things once wer ...more
I was surprised how helpful this book actually is. It had me looking back on people I have trained and my own experiences.
I would highly recommend this book to anyone entering the cubicle army and it would be a good idea for anyone who's been there a while too. It never hurts to rethink your own approach but it may also help you remember how foreign things once wer ...more
I received Flip-Flops and Microwaved Fish through a Goodreads giveaway. The book is a no-nonsense approach to workplace culture. While I am now well established in the middle of my career, I wish I had this book when I was just starting out and the corporate world was providing me so much angst! This book presents thoughtful steps to navigate the workplace and I highly recommend it for people just getting started as well as people already established in their careers, for a refresher on office d
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Overall, a pretty darn good "how to" for those just beginning to navigate the workplace fresh out of school. It was also a good refresher for those of us who have been in the trenches for a few decades. It never hurts to review the dos and don'ts every so often. It was a quick read, had just enough humor to keep it interesting, and can be applied to workplaces from the casual all the way through to the incredibly formal. If you have a job, want a job, or want to successfully navigate the workpla
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Flip-Flops and Microwaved Fish by Peter Yawitz is a book full of wonderful advice. As a new worker this read is helpful. It helps me navigate without feeling like a fool. The writer is an experienced business professional who can relate and talk about everything useful. Fresh and enjoyable to read for a nonfiction guide book, I recommend it to all professionals no matter what your workforce area is.
I received this copy from the publisher. This is my voluntary review.
I received this copy from the publisher. This is my voluntary review.
I have a huge list of TBR books so I simply started this book and read enough to get the first of the content and writing style. I felt the author provided the information in an informative but not boring way. I also felt his information was relevant and plan to implant some of the things he suggested at my own workplace. This book is a good read for anyone- not just new workers.
I won this book thru a goodreads giveaway.
I won this book thru a goodreads giveaway.
I received this book from a Goodreads giveaway. I thought the author was very funny and I enjoyed that the humor broke up the monotony of "self-help" without being obnoxious. This book does not give you the secret to being perfect in the workplace, but instead it goes over the basics and reminds you to just be yourself while also minding you manners. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
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(Won this book on Goodreads). I think this is a great book for someone who is just out of high school or college who is entering the workforce. The dos and don’ts are spot on and I enjoyed the Questions and Answers within each chapter. The examples were great and just knowing beforehand what is expected in the workforce will be a step ahead for anyone who follows these chapters.
Awesome Read!
Thank you to Goodreads and Mr. Yawitz for receiving a free Kindle copy in exchange for an honest review.
Glad I took the time to read this book! Full of insightful advice as well as well placed humor, I'm sure everyone can learn a little from this book. I always wondered how to deal with certain situations and this book seems to cover them all. ...more
Thank you to Goodreads and Mr. Yawitz for receiving a free Kindle copy in exchange for an honest review.
Glad I took the time to read this book! Full of insightful advice as well as well placed humor, I'm sure everyone can learn a little from this book. I always wondered how to deal with certain situations and this book seems to cover them all. ...more
I am reviewing this writing after receiving a giveaway from Goodreads. Well thought out and aptly organized reading on workplace norms and experiences. I would recommend this reading to all young individuals entering their first professional job and keep it for quick reference.
Quick read. Highly recommended.
Quick read. Highly recommended.
I won this book through a giveaway by Goodreads. Very informative. Certain aspects of it was common sense. However, great for those who are in the workforce or just need a refresher about work ethic. Title was attention getting, that's what piqued my interest in entering the giveaway. The author has a great sense of humor and kept me reading until the end.
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Part of a Goodreads Giveaway, Flip-Flops & Microwaved Fish is a common sense source on workplace etiquette. Written in a familiar but even tone, the text shrewdly sizes up everyday challenges and expectations in the workplace. Great source for social cues too.
Best to read in college or immediately thereafter.
Excellent book. Highly recommend reading. Also, great writing style.
Great book for those starting out in the business world. Good refresher book for those already in the business world. Some good tips on updating how you do things.
Excellent book!!!!
I really enjoyed this book. It made me think outside the box.
Very humorous and helpful liked it alot
The dry humor in this was great, and I'm trying to decide how to just casually leave this book on my coworker's desk when we return...
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I've spent years working in offices too bad I hadn't read this book earlier. if full of pearls of advice on how to deal with every type of situation you'd come across in this stressful environment. I loved this book and it's quite funny as well.
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Great book on multi cultural environment at a work place and not only this! This book is great for fresh from college and those in intwrnshup, very good for professionals who may choose to change working environments to multicultural o startups after big corporations. I think the book has a lot of good work place tips for all.
Funny and direct advices for your work life. I need to say however, that it is almost impossible to follow all that the author advices. Are we supposed to turn into robots to please bosses who are almost always moody, far from fair, self-absorbed and bordering immoral? I would like to see an addition of examples of what happens next after you contact human resources....Not many positive outcomes to your side, I suppose. I received a copy from a Goodreads giveaway.
Useful and Funny
This would be a great gift to a recent college grad entering the corporate world for the first time.
Funny & to the point.
This would be a great gift to a recent college grad entering the corporate world for the first time.
Funny & to the point.
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