Book Review: Job Be Damned
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| The Book |
Title: Job Be
Damned
Author: Rishi
Piparaiya
Publisher: Harper
Collins
Type: Paperback
MRP: INR 299
Blurb:
Work Less. Career Success.
Do you think you’re a hardworking professional who has a lot
to offer? Are your ideas brighter than everyone else’s in your team? Did you
deserve a standing ovation after your last performance appraisal? Even if the
answer to these questions is a resounding yes, do you still find yourself
trailing behind corporate losers – the devil boss who takes all the credit; the
slimy politician who stole your promotion; the sweet-talking weasel whom
everyone seems to love? Job Be Damned is the kick in the backside that you so
desperately need. This book recognizes that you are an average employee and
ensures that, by the time you’re done reading it, you’ll be the best average
employee there can be. You will gain a unique perspective to help navigate
every tricky workplace situation-and unmatched bullshit-doling and handling
capabilities to wing it through your spectacularly unexciting job. After all,
isn’t that what corporate success is all about?
My review:
What attracted me towards this self-help book, you ask. The DAMN interesting blurb, of course!
Right from the word go, the author has you hooked. His
uncanny way of describing the inner workings of any company - be it a start-up
or an MNC - is simply hilarious to the tee. He describes, sarcastically of
course, the ‘better’ way of doing things - does not matter if you are a fresher
or a part of middle-management. Rishi does justice in the description of the work
atmosphere in various types of organisations, even Public Sector Units. In a
rib-tickling manner, he highlights the inner workings and well-known but taken-for-granted
details in the job way of life.
Designed as a self-help book of sorts, he suggest you ‘stop
wasting time’ and try and follow the ‘principles’ he suggests. They are bound
to fit perfectly well with any and every type of Indian job scenario. Rishi
cites ‘anecdotes’ or real-life examples as proof of the ‘principles’ he asks
you to imbibe and follow in order to ‘Work Less. (And achieve) Career Success.’
Needless to say, these anecdotes are guaranteed to leave you in splits!
When reading this book, you cannot help but sit back and
reflect on how you must have acted in those typical situation in any job.
What I liked:
No matter which junction of your career you are in, you can
relate to most things written in this book.
What I didn’t like:
The fact that I can’t read this when I’m in office. My boss
won’t look too pleased if I keep sniggering like maniac!
What I feel:
If you are a fresher or a highly experienced professional,
do give this book a read. Fans of Dilbert’s comic strip are going to love this
for sure. You might just learn a thing or two or can just simply reflect back on
those DAMNED days!
