Book: Bait And Switch By Barbara Ehrenreich

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Book: Bait and Switch
Author: Barbara Ehrenreich
NOTE: Each paragraph represents a chapter. (8 chapters)
Ehrenreich opens the book by seeking out a “career coach”, in other words, someone who will help her navigate the sea of job opportunities. From Ehrenreich’s description, the biggest thing the coaches bring to the table is enthusiasm and support. Many results have been positive from someone having a coach to guide them. Barbara was off to a good start in her journey.
In the second chapter of the book, it talks about Ehrenreich attending some “networking” events where she’s meeting people who are in the same situation she is in: seeking better employment opportunities. But from here it’s hard to understand what the benefit of meeting other people who are desperately looking to switch careers really is. This is a good idea, because one meeting another that is in the same predicament can help that person “see themselves”.
Ehrenreich then attends a career “boot camp” in which people are trained in how to become more effective and more employable...

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