Product Description

The 9 -to-5 Cure is a ground-breaking new guide outlining an immediate and practical strategy for being abundantly employed in any economy. Learn how to insulate yourself from sudden and total job loss by following the practical advice detailed in each chapter.  Earn a good living in any economic environment by learning how to create an exceptional number of career opportunities and then select the offers that are most attractive to you. Create your own schedule and choose when and where you work. Discover a new way to review your skills and the best ways to market them to employers.  Work on your own terms and reinvent your life - today!

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #129658 in Books
• Published on: 2011-01-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 224 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9781593578077
• Condition: New
• Notes: BRAND NEW FROM PUBLISHER! 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Tracking provided on most orders. Buy with Confidence! Millions of books sold!

Review
"A must-read for anyone looking to design a business and lifestyle that are aligned with what matters most to them." ----Ed Gandia, Co-author, The Wealthy Freelancer and Co-founder of International Freelancers Day

"The 9-to-5 Cure is a take-action, accessible guide for anyone ready for a serious career transformation that takes advantage of the latest technology, and trends." ----Ellen Pack, VP of Marketing, Elance

"The book is an excellent mix of work, education, brainstorming, realism, and empowerment. ...I highly recommend it!" ----Sara Sutton Fell, CEO, FlexJobs.com

"A ton of sensible and highly practical advice for how to turn your life's work into something you...thrive on. I highly recommend the book." ----James Ware, Co-founder of the Work Design Collaborative & Future of Work program

The 9-to-5 Cure is the perfect book for our times.  Dr. Cardinale provides concrete steps...for taking your concept from fruition to reality." ----Dr. Randall S. Hansen, Founder and President, Quintessential Careers

A must-read for anyone looking to design a business and lifestyle that are aligned with what matters most to them. --Ed Gandia, Co-author, The Wealthy Freelancer and Co-founder of International Freelancers

The 9-to-5 Cure is a take-action, accessible guide for anyone ready for a serious career transformation that takes advantage of the latest technology, and trends. --Ellen Pack, VP of Marketing, Elance

The book is an excellent mix of work, education, brainstorming, realism, and empowerment. ...I highly recommend it! --Sara Sutton Fell, CEO, FlexJobs.com

From the Back Cover
Do you dream about having the kind of career that lets you set your own schedule, work where you want, and pick and choose your projects?  This inspiring guide makes those dreams a reality!

Learn how to achieve flexible, lucrative work without a traditional full-time job.  Through proven, manageable steps, discover how to make your skills irresistible to employers and clients; market yourself in unique, attention-getting ways; and generate nonstop momentum and leads.

• Revitalize your career and achieve financial freedom;
• Explore creative ways to navigate the job market and earn a living;
• Do what you've always wanted to do, without worrying about job security.

About the Author
Dr. Kristin Cardinale is a career coach, consultant, technology instructor, adjunct college professor, seminar speaker, columnist, owner of a technical support business, and serial entrepreneur.  She founded a national seminar business that served hundreds of colleges, universities, government agencies, and corporations.  Dr. Cardinale has worked, studied and traveled in more than 20 countries.  She holds a Ph.D. in Educational Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and an M.Ed. in Adult Learning and Development from Cleveland State University.

Customer Reviews

Most helpful customer reviews

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful.
Worth the read...found it inspirational and instructional
By Elizabeth M.
This is my first book review on Amazon and I decided it was worth leaving my two cents. Once I started reading this book, I couldn't put it down. The author outlines how working on your own terms is possible. She practices what she preaches and provides numberous stories and examples to prove it. The biggest thing I've struggled with in my traditional 9-to-5 job is not having time to pursue things I want to do. I can only afford to take off TWO days for my brother's wedding in Ohio. Maybe I'll fly to Florida NEXT year to visit friends when my vacation time renews. My husband and I own a motorcycle and trying to save enough vacation days to travel for any length of time during the summer months always leaves me wanting. Rationing my two weeks vacation a year is always depressing. The author acknowledges this common frusteration and poses a solution. She's living the solution herself (wait till you read about her 18 weeks vacation a year!) The author walks you through brainstorming activities to help you get out of the 9-to-5 rut and there are sections outlining pitfalls to avoid. For me, this book was a push to really examine talents and experiences I can use to redefine my career and lifestyle. My career path has changed course as I've already started pursuing potential leads...hopefully it does the same for you.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful.
A real gem in a market filled with fluff and theory
By E. Gandia
The 9-to-5 Cure is a real gem in a market filled with fluff and theory. It's a must-read for anyone looking to design a business and lifestyle that are aligned with what matters most to them -- and written by someone who really knows her stuff. Cardinale's ideas, tips and strategies are practical, actionable and fundamentally sound. If you're ready to make a commitment to change the way you work and play, this book is an excellent place to start.

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful.
Fine ideas but almost too relaxed and conversational
By Todd
This ideas contained within this book aren't bad. In fact, they provide a lot of solid food for thought on how we can improve our general happiness by taking control of the world around us. That is a good thing.

What I did not like about the book is that the relaxed conversational tone got very tiresome after 200 odd pages. I never felt I fully connected with the author so having her write in a style that seemed like we were long time friends felt forced and a little out of place. In addition, I never felt fully driven to move forward with the ideas. We all have friends that we like to talk to because they are comforting and others that ignite an inner fire in us. For me, the author was further on the side of the comforting/relaxed.

I implore others to read some samples from the book and get an idea for themselves. For some the conversational tone might be great, for others it might feel a bit too avuncular.