Features
- Cover Type: Paperback with 352 pages
- Published by: Alpha October 4, 2005
- Written in: English
- ISBN 10 Number: 1592573827
- ISBN 13 Number: 978-1592573820
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Book Dimensions:
9 x 7.3 x 0.8 inches
- Weighs: 14.4 ounces
Product Description
Don’t just fantasize about it—do it! For both the serious job-changer and the casually curious,
The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Dream Jobs shows readers what it’s like to live a day in the life of someone whose career aspirations took them off the beaten path. From mystery shopper and crossword puzzle creator to organic farmer and professional clown, this illuminating volume covers in detail more than 150 attainable careers.
-Each career entry includes a detailed job description; pay, perks, and prerequisites; and the steps to make dreams a reality
-According to The Conference Group, only 48.9% of working Americans are satisfied with their jobs, the lowest level of job satisfaction since pollsters first began surveying the topic in 1995
-The only series book of its kind
About The Author
Brian O’Connell is a former Wall Street bond trader turned business writer. He is the author of ten books, including
Generation E, The Career Survival Guide, Free Yourself From Student Loan Debt, CNBC’s Creating Wealth, and
The 401(k) Millionaire. He also contributes articles to a variety of publications, including
Wall Street Journal, Newsweek, and
USA Today. He has appeared on local, regional, and national television shows discussing career management and investment topics.
Reader ReviewsIf nothing else, this book proves that majority of jobs listed in the book are not for an average person. After all - who wants to suffer broken bones (rodeo clown), collect dog poo (dog walker) or be injured by an alligator (alligator trapper)? Yes, there are people who would love to do exactly those jobs, no matter the downsides to them, but I do believe that they're in minority. That's not to say that you're discouraged from pursuing your dreams, its just that most of those jobs require skills that few people possess & learning them is not an option either, most of the time - you either have passion/talent or you don't.
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