10 Little Rules When Good Jobs Go Bad

You take every job assuming it is a good one; yet at any point your intuition tells you something has changed. It could be the organization or, it could be you. Regardless, only you can fix your work and your life.

Bad bosses or companies, work/life balance issues, toxic cultures, boredom, and unrealistic expectations-all are reasons why good jobs go bad-wrecking your emotional, professional, and financial life, sometimes simultaneously.

Each job choice shapes who we are, what we do, and how we live. Was there a plan, and did it all add up to satisfaction in the end? Or was it a journey of self-discovery after a lot of trial and error? Or maybe a little bit of both?

In this guided journaling experience, readers will create their own answers to those questions and others. They will see their work lives reflected in the author's vivid cast of characters and personal narrative, and ultimately will create their own rules to learn and grow when good jobs go bad.

This book is for anyone ready to move on, take charge of their career, and live an authentic and fulfilling life.

"This book stands out with its unique blend of engaging storytelling and insightful advice. Professionals at all stages of their careers can find inspiration and value in this helpful guide."

Richard Sammon, Writer, Editor and Commentator, Kiplinger, Congressional Quarterly, CNN, C-SPAN, National Public Radio, MSNBC, FOX, Former National Press Club President

"Difficult career choices and job environments can lead to self-doubt and paralysis. This wise, honest and deeply personal book points the way forward from stagnation to growth."

Patricia Linderman, Well-Being Coach for Women, Co-author, The Expert Expat, and Co-editor, Realities of Foreign Service Life 

"Professional Coaches will embrace this book...each story defines 'work traps,' lessons learned, and strategies to help clients create their own rules. The guided journaling format, reflective questions, and resource list will help every reader reinvent their career."

Natalya Pestalozzi, PCC, MAPP