Say Ciao to Chow Mein: Conquering Career Burnout

by Christina H. Bost Seaton and Cordell Parvin

Meet Tony Caruso--a frustrated, nearly defeated, first-year law firm associate. Tired of the endless, daily drudgery, Tony begins to question whether he made the right career choice. That is, until he... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1933285605
• ISBN13: 9781933285603
• Release Date: October 2006
• Publisher: Brown Books
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 8.6"

Customer Reviews

Gusto and gumption abound in this inspirational story.

Based on true success stories from lawyers that author Cordell Parvin has met and coached, Say Ciao to Chow Mein: Conquering Career Burnout is the first in a series of novels following frustrated first-year law firm associate Tony Caruso as mentor Jim Hardy teaches him (over many a cup of Starbucks coffee) how to organize his professional and personal life for maximum fulfillment. A motivated, upbeat parable about finding the determination to make one's dreams happen, Say Ciao to Chow Mein is filled cover to cover with wit, wisdom, and insight. Gusto and gumption abound in this inspirational story.

Wish Parvin had written Say Ciao long ago.

A very well crafted book with a well thought out plan for conquering career burnout. A must read for all professionals in high stress jobs. Should be required reading for all young lawyers.

An Insightful Read!

What I loved about this book is that although it was geared primarily for attorneys - some of the guidelines that were given to "Tony" can be used in all professions and various walks of life. No sooner did I finish reading the book, I received an email from a friend of mine complaining how her goal for the upcoming year is to simplify her life by eliminating so much of what takes up her time and prevents her from participating in the things she truly enjoys doing. She works as an administrator in a hospital and she's just not happy with her job and life right now. Simply stated she said: she feels tremendously overwhelmed regarding her commitments, work, time, not to mention financially. She's trying hard to get her life back together! I emailed her back and said: "Do I have a book for you!"

Insightful and Practical Advice for Planning your Legal Career

Say Ciao to Chow Mein provides insightful and practical advice for young associates in planning their legal careers. It is a quick, easy read that illustrates basic principles young associates can utilize to manage the pressures of practicing law with their other personal and professional goals.

Great book for new lawyers

This is a quick read which really gets to the essence of what's truly important in life and work. For new lawyers struggling with how to find happiness and satisfaction in a legal career, reading this book will provide a great roadmap for how to get there.