Surviving, and occasionally winning, inside a job
Six books written out of thirty-three years in corporate America, twenty of them as Director of Computer Operations and Technical Services at Trader Joe’s. They cover the bad boss, the job that’s grinding you down, the layoff, the ethics nobody trains you on, and the exit.
The through line is that most career advice is written for the benefit of the employer, and you start gaining bargaining power once you notice it.
The books
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My Job Sucks
Taking Back Control of Your Working Life
The old social contract is dead. Learn to spot layoffs early, decode corporate doublespeak, protect yourself legally and financially.
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My Boss is Insane
And Other Workplace Nightmares
Practical survival guide for toxic workplaces. Documentation, escape funds, boss-proof skills, mental health, when to walk away.
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Suddenly Unemployed
The Real Guide to Job Searching
From a hiring manager who spent 20 years at Trader Joe’s: what to do in the first 48 hours, how long your money will last, and the job search strategy most…
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The Ethical Workplace
A Survival Guide for Modern Professionals
Handle workplace ethics in the real world, AI tools, monitoring software, toxic bosses, DEI dilemmas. Case studies from Enron to Microsoft.
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The Gig Economy
Cutting Through the BS
$10,000 in affiliate marketing. $35,000 on eBay. Twelve years of experiments. This is what worked, and why most gig economy advice is complete garbage.
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