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teaandlibri's review against another edition
3.0
You may have heard of the "Ask a Manager" blog, run by author Alison Green that answers questions of all sorts about jobs and job hunting. How do deal with someone who steals your work lunch? What if the thief is your BOSS? How do you navigate salary negotiations? What do you do when someone is going through a very tough personal time but it's affecting their productivity? What is the reasoning for certain rules regarding the workplace? And so forth.
This is a condensed version of that blog that deals with the most common of those questions. This question and answer format pretty much takes you through all of those (and even more common ones like how to approach your boss to ask for a raise, for example). These are pretty cookie cutter in the sense that these are not the really outrageous stories you sometimes hear about in the news or on Green's blog.
That's pretty much it. As others say, this is probably more useful for someone who is just entering the workforce (a new grad, for example) than someone who has been in the working force for awhile. You might find some things that are useful (I liked the interview section) but honestly her blog is better. The entries on her blog are more interesting and unique and this book is more about reaching a general audience.
I bought it to support the author and her work but in retrospect I wish my library had already picked it up/hope they do add it to their collection. However, it would make a good gift for a new grad, someone who perhaps hasn't had to work outside the home before, is re-entering the workforce after an extensive absence, etc. Would also recommend her blog as a supplement to this and for general entertainment. :)
This is a condensed version of that blog that deals with the most common of those questions. This question and answer format pretty much takes you through all of those (and even more common ones like how to approach your boss to ask for a raise, for example). These are pretty cookie cutter in the sense that these are not the really outrageous stories you sometimes hear about in the news or on Green's blog.
That's pretty much it. As others say, this is probably more useful for someone who is just entering the workforce (a new grad, for example) than someone who has been in the working force for awhile. You might find some things that are useful (I liked the interview section) but honestly her blog is better. The entries on her blog are more interesting and unique and this book is more about reaching a general audience.
I bought it to support the author and her work but in retrospect I wish my library had already picked it up/hope they do add it to their collection. However, it would make a good gift for a new grad, someone who perhaps hasn't had to work outside the home before, is re-entering the workforce after an extensive absence, etc. Would also recommend her blog as a supplement to this and for general entertainment. :)
debi_g's review against another edition
3.0
Like any handbook, this is not the sort of tome to be read sequentially from cover to cover. It's a practical guide to have on hand, especially for those who are new to the workplace or to management. Most of the advice can be applied as-is, though there are a few scripts (like the one about body odor) that I'd alter. In a nutshell, the advice is to communicate in a direct fashion with a kind but firm tone.
adhvaya's review against another edition
Didn't serve the purpose I was looking for
mariahhanley's review against another edition
4.0
This book is great! Alison, as always, writes it in an approachable way that really makes you think you can address these issues professionally, while also asserting yourself. As a young woman who hasn't been working for long, the advice she gave was useful and practical.
lydiaer's review against another edition
4.0
Read this book for diplomatic advice on navigating issues in the workplace. If you don't find the answer here, try the blog by the same name or ask the author yourself.