Product Description

This volume answers that annoying question: "Oh yeah, and who's going to pay you to do that?" as even the wackiest of jobs can become a reality if you know where to start. Taking a sideways look at the world of work, it offers advice on jobs which many will not have considered or dismissed as too fanciful. Grouped into logical sections (with jobs for techies, sporty types, would-be entertainers for example) the book provides a wealth of ideas, job descriptions, contact points, and even information on what the job could lead to. Whether you want to be a rickshaw runner, part of a bungee jump team or a hypnotherapist - your future is only as limited as your imagination. This edition also includes website links and further information - plus new ways to escape the daily grind.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #688296 in Books
• Published on: 2002-05-24
• Binding: Paperback
• 173 pages

About the Author
Simon Kent is a freelance writer and performer. He has worked in a variety of media including national newspapers, television and radio. Hehas written and performed in a number of his own plays and as a stand-upcomed ian (with ukulele!) at the Edinburgh Festival. He is ideally suited to write on the topic of odd jobs.

Customer Reviews

Too Basic
Ordered this book as I've been thinking of a career change, and hoped it might stimulate some thought as to possible careers/jobs that I hadn't thought about before. Was expecting there to be much more information - mainly more jobs. Many were not what I would consider particularly odd or unusual jobs either - for example 'osteopath'. Skimmed through the book in about 5 mins, and did not find anything of use to me. Also, take note of the fact that this book is now over 6 yrs old, and so some of the information in it may now be out of date (such as contact details etc). I gave this book 2 stars instead of 1 as I suppose there could be information in there that might inspire some people.