Working 101: Everything You Need to Know to Be Happy and Successful at Work

by Mike Jacobs

The ultimate employee training program that teaches all workers, regardless of the positions they hold, the titles they have, or the wages they receive, the basic, soft work skills and the good work habits that are essential to their success and happiness on the job.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419624644
• ISBN13: 9781419624643
• Release Date: May 2006
• Publisher: Booksurge Publishing
• Length: 276 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.2" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

A Good Guide to a Successful Career

We spend an awful lot of time in school. Then at the end of the process they give us a sheet of paper and kick us out into the work force. We have no idea what we will be or even should be expecting. This little textbook (I'm kidding, it's not a textbook) is one that should be given to everyone about a year before they finish school. That will give them time to read it, think about it, perhaps talk to a few people about what to expect in the workforce, and then time to read it again before they start looking for a job and then going to work. The book is written in the form of eighteen lessons. They have titles like: success at work, Serving your customers, Managing time, communicating, dealing with change. Intermixed with the lessons you will find a great deal of humor. Overall it reminds me somewhat of the books by the late Peter McWilliams such as Life 101...And I'm going to end with a short poem from page 9 -- It's just a job. Grass grows, birds fly, waves pound the sand. I beat people up. -- Muhammad Ali

A Profound, Yet Simple Read!

Working 101 should be your instruction manual for any working environment, regardless of your position within an organization. The profound, yet simple "gut checks" are applicable at any level and allow the reader to really stop and think about their role as an employee. The clarity that Jacobs inspires resonates throughout your working career, and even finds application in your personal life. You'll never view your job the same after this book!

Working 101 is perfect for new workers and veterans alike.

This book is an inspiration for new workers as well as for veteran workers. It is organized in a logical, thoughtful way guiding the reader through important aspects of making good career choices and using his or her potential at work. The book speaks directly to the worker, not taking sides, not making excuses. Get the most out of your career - read this book and follow Mike Jacobs' advice. You'll be glad you did.

Everyone needs this book!

This book is fantastic!! There are many business books out there, but none like this. This book contains great information and is easy to follow. It's about time a book of this caliber came along!