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Harlequin editor Patience Bloom certainly did, many times over. As a teen she fell in love with Harlequin novels and imagined her life would turn out just like the heroines’ on the page: That shy guy she had a crush on wouldn’t just take her out — he’d sweep her off her feet with witty banter, quiet charm, and a secret life as a rock star. Not exactly her reality, but Patience kept reading books that fed her dreams.

I work at a call center, so you can imagine what I have to go through in the course of the day -- the crying, yelling and cursing. That's before I get to work, after that it's all downhill from there. At least the people I work with are good company. That makes my second job much worse. My other job is worse. I get hired out to sabotage companies like the one I'm at now with my new friends by bad luck. I walk in, lay the whammy down on something and leave.

Mix the dry humor of David Sedaris with a splash of Joan Didion's disillusioned angst and the honest hopelessness of Charles Bukowski, and this story will make you laugh and cry out loud.

Are you excited about uncovering what potential clients are seeking in order to secure an interview? Check out Chapter 8. Or, are you already the “ninja VA” everyone admires, but no one knows you’re just one deadline away from a complete mental and physical breakdown? Don’t throw in the towel just yet. You just found the key to tipping the balance in your favor. This book comes in to elevate your virtual assistance know-how through actionable insights and surpass career milestones—even if you’ve never worked remotely before!

Jim Hopkinson details a novel way to get the the raise you deserve. Using these 10 steps, you will be able to confidently and effectively negotiate your salary. With helpful tips and questions throughout, this audiobook gives listeners the tools to conquer "the evil HR lady".

Have you been waiting to leave your suffocating day job? Have you been wondering if you should turn your side hustle or hobby into your own business? Have you struggled with how or when to launch? Go Solo has your answers. First, Humphreys tackles how to know you're picking the right business for you. This book is not about start ups, apps, or making easy money online.

Earn the Extra Money You Need Without Getting a part-time job or Learning a New Skill UPDATED in June 2016! Have you been looking for ways to make extra money? Maybe you want to help with the finances, but need a way to work from home because of the kids, and you would like something that still allows you to be mom or dad while you help. My name is Josh Slone and I wrote this book to help people like you achieve more flexibility in their life by creating a Freelance Writing Business on the Side. This can be accomplished by just about anyone, and you don't need a degree. A basic knowledge of...

Boss Moves is your ultimate guide to navigating the modern job market and thriving in the workplace. Whether you're fresh out of school or looking to make a career shift, this book is packed with real-world advice that will help you ace your interview, land the job you actually want, and build meaningful connections from Day 1.

Passive income is the secret that many of the richest and most famous people in the world use to maintain their bank accounts while to all appearances they are simply living the good life. In fact, studies show that out of all of the millionaires in America, more than 60 percent have at least three streams of income, while nearly 50 percent have four or more and over 30 percent have five or more.

We believe that family life is beautiful and that motherhood is a privilege. But we also believe it is often really hard to see all that beauty when we’re in the midst of mothering. Power of Moms is an online community of deliberate mothers. Since 2007, millions of mothers from all backgrounds who are striving to be the best they can be have gathered to our website to learn and grow together. We've selected dozens of our most popular posts and compiled them neatly into this audiobook - just for you.

Do you want to get paid to write? If you’ve ever said “I want to write for a living but don’t know where to start,” this book is for you. You can get paid to write websites, blogs, product descriptions, and other commercial writing gigs. The opportunities are endless to get paid to write online, but you need to learn the business of writing. It’s possible to thrive as a well paid freelance writer instead of bidding on low paying jobs, or writing on spec. From my own experience as a writer who has been hired by big companies like Suzuki, K12 Education, Medtronic, Securitas and ...

Every job, profession and trade can now dramatically improve their work by leveraging ChatGPT. Are you looking for a way to revolutionize your work? Look no further than "ChatGPT for Everyday Jobs," the complete reference guide that will change the way you approach your profession. With ChatGPT, the powerful language model from OpenAI, you can tap into a world of possibilities and streamline your workday like never before. This guide provides practical insights and actionable tips on how ChatGPT can help you in 100 different occupations, from accountants, to nurses, to CEOs, to software ...

Land your dream job in just 90 days! 'Dream Job in 90 Days' provides a structured roadmap for recent graduates and career changers to navigate the job market with confidence. This actionable guide covers essential steps like identifying your career goals, building a strong resume and LinkedIn profile, networking effectively, and preparing for successful job interviews. With practical tips, actionable strategies, and motivational insights, this book empowers you to achieve your career aspirations and build a fulfilling professional future.

This step-by-step guide outlines the necessary preparation and execution you need to know to get a raise, including: salary myths and realities, compensation trends, base pay options, and how to approach your employer. Filled with practical tips, this audiobook will help you identify what you're really worth, clearly communicate that value to your boss, and ultimately improve your financial future.

In a wide-ranging narrative that takes us from a downsized marketing executive in Massachusetts, to a father of three in Appalachia finding purpose and meaning working in a convenience-store chain, to an unemployed autoworker retraining in "advanced manufacturing", Shell reveals how work is essential to our flourishing and pyschological well-being - and how so many of the avenues to well-paid and meaningful work will be challenged in the years ahead.

Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya on an exciting adventure that introduces young readers to the world of work! In this delightful addition to the popular "What Shall We Do Today?" series, three curious friends discover the joy of exploration when their school gives them the afternoon off for Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day. Initially reluctant Tommy soon embraces the adventure when he visits his mother's marine biology lab at the aquarium. Meanwhile, Imani helps her architect father design an inclusive playground, and Maya learns about sustainability and community while gardening with her...

What if you love your day job, but you love stand-up comedy, too? Can you reconcile the two passions? Yes! We’ll show you how. In this book, you’ll have access to the following: more than 100 locations where you can do stand-up comedy in the US and Canada, how to use your current job to help your stand-up comedy career, how to have enough time for your job, your comedy, and your family, how to get paid gigs at comedy clubs, how to produce and promote your own show and get paid for it, how to get paid gigs at colleges, how to get paid gigs on cruises, and more.

The FBI had one demand when they secretly teamed up Special Agent Kate O'Hare with charming con man Nicolas Fox - bring down the world's most wanted and untouchable felons. This time it's the brutal leader of a global drug-smuggling empire. The FBI doesn't know what their target looks like, where he is, or how to find him, but Nick Fox has a few tricks up his sleeve to oust this particular chocolate-loving drug lord.

45 Days to Hired cuts through the typical “good advice” from well-meaning friends and co-workers in favor of a systematic and disciplined approach that delivers rapid results, with three simple steps. 45 Days to Hired draws on common themes of our digital lifestyles that can be adapted to the rapid job search.

This book is your successful career search strategy in today’s modern digital world. Follow it and you’ll remake your career, earn more, and gain greater fulfillment. You'll learn to evaluate your strengths, prepare professional resumes and cover letters, customize your LinkedIn profile to attract recruiters, master the job interview, negotiate the best salary, and more.