I'm in the process of going from the production side (blue collar), to the corporate side of business. (white collar). As such, it is a completely different animal from what I am used to. In reading some of the stories the author wrote, I am seeing parallels that I have experienced in my previous attempts to "fit in" to the corporate world.
The author does a great job of highlighting her experiences while climbing the corporate ladder, and how - looking back - she had or might have handled those particular situations. After all, they say "Hindsight is 20/20". The story about Mr. Johnson in particular is an important one. Become an expert. Become someone the company can't throw away. It might suck for a while in getting there, but getting the knowledge is worth the sacrifice.
Her story about the boss who punished her for taking a position instead of moving to a different part made me feel the same rage and anger I felt at a 911 agency when I too was put on a performance review. No one got 5's in our agency. I was told to get perfect 5s for 2 weeks in a row. It was not possible. My scores were the highest in the center.
It finally came down to my Bosses pulling me into the office and telling me I needed to leave, and stop fighting their efforts. They couldn't fire me but they made it clear they wanted me gone - so I finally left.
Her book really gives me another point of view to look at situations I might be put in, in my new job. I wish I had this book several years ago when I was dealing with many of these things at other jobs!! However, one point she makes that I have steadfastly held onto: don't let your work consume you! If I can't spend time with my spouse once we both graduate, then what's the point? I'm not married to the job, I'm married to my spouse! I feel like many companies forget that.
There were a few editing issues: Such as "but it is are not." and "If they behave badly when employees when people leave..." But do not let these LITTLE things keep you from getting the book!! This is a brilliant book! Even with the issues, this book is well deserving of 5 stars.
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Do You Want To Play It Smart In The Workplace? If the answer’s yes, this book is for U!
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