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Work Sucks! Or Do You?
'New to work? Cut the angst and move on'
Can't figure out why your workplace is complex and unfair? Washroom crying sessions and cafeteria rants not helping? They usually don't. But this book might. It asks you to use common sense--and some uncommon, hard-earned wisdom--to navigate the emotional minefield that office can often be in your early years. And it advises you to find your answers in your own beliefs and build a career, not just keep a job.
Can't figure out why your workplace is complex and unfair? Washroom crying sessions and cafeteria rants not helping? They usually don't. But this book might. It asks you to use common sense--and some uncommon, hard-earned wisdom--to navigate the emotional minefield that office can often be in your early years. And it advises you to find your answers in your own beliefs and build a career, not just keep a job.
168 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 19, 2015
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About the author
Anshul Chaturvedi
8 books2 followersAnshul Chaturvedi has been writing and editing to earn a living as a journalist for some 25 years, of which the last 21 have been with the Times Of India.
Apart from what the job needs him to scrutinize, he reads a lot about WW2, managerial theory, the philosophy of Vivekananda and Ramakrishna and the life of Subhas Bose.
He has so far authored four books:
The first was Uncut, a collection of his interviews with the Three Khans of Hindi cinema.
The second moved away from his journalistic work and came from years of observing why stress trips young professionals with increasing frequency: Work Sucks? Or Do You?
The third was a longer project: A book that looks to bring Vivekananda from the zone of reverence to one of relevance. He began reading about Vivekananda when he was 16, began writing about him in his 30s, and now, in his 40s, after about a decade of thought and effort, he finally has a book in place: The Vivekananda Handbook For Everyday Living. It is not a 'religious' book but a philosophical one, one that addresses our everyday challenges and not the mysteries of the universe. The author describes Vivekananda as the Dale Carnegie of his youth and the Steven Covey of his career, rolled in one, and then much more.
The fourth book is a piece of historical fiction set in 1942/43, as WW 2 rages and a restless Subhas Bose is in Berlin, building the core of his first Indian Army, comprising of Indian POWs being trained in Germany. In an alternate reality, Stalingrad has fallen to the Axis powers after a bitter, brutal campaign; in North Africa, Field Marshal Rommel’s Afrika Korps has emerged victorious; Rangoon has been seized by the Japanese after their capture of Singapore. Does this give Bose's army the opportunity to march towards's India's western borders? How does he manage the million contradictions and challenges of his situation, and the personalities of that era, from Adolf Hitler to Mahatma Gandhi? Even if possible, can a military defeat of the British ensure an undivided India amidst the murmurs of an impending partition? And will the militaristic Axis powers leave India be if they have landed here?
Apart from what the job needs him to scrutinize, he reads a lot about WW2, managerial theory, the philosophy of Vivekananda and Ramakrishna and the life of Subhas Bose.
He has so far authored four books:
The first was Uncut, a collection of his interviews with the Three Khans of Hindi cinema.
The second moved away from his journalistic work and came from years of observing why stress trips young professionals with increasing frequency: Work Sucks? Or Do You?
The third was a longer project: A book that looks to bring Vivekananda from the zone of reverence to one of relevance. He began reading about Vivekananda when he was 16, began writing about him in his 30s, and now, in his 40s, after about a decade of thought and effort, he finally has a book in place: The Vivekananda Handbook For Everyday Living. It is not a 'religious' book but a philosophical one, one that addresses our everyday challenges and not the mysteries of the universe. The author describes Vivekananda as the Dale Carnegie of his youth and the Steven Covey of his career, rolled in one, and then much more.
The fourth book is a piece of historical fiction set in 1942/43, as WW 2 rages and a restless Subhas Bose is in Berlin, building the core of his first Indian Army, comprising of Indian POWs being trained in Germany. In an alternate reality, Stalingrad has fallen to the Axis powers after a bitter, brutal campaign; in North Africa, Field Marshal Rommel’s Afrika Korps has emerged victorious; Rangoon has been seized by the Japanese after their capture of Singapore. Does this give Bose's army the opportunity to march towards's India's western borders? How does he manage the million contradictions and challenges of his situation, and the personalities of that era, from Adolf Hitler to Mahatma Gandhi? Even if possible, can a military defeat of the British ensure an undivided India amidst the murmurs of an impending partition? And will the militaristic Axis powers leave India be if they have landed here?
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December 14, 2021
I accidently discovered this book by Anshul while casually browsing the Sage website. True to the word, the book is not a self-help, it hints at the aspects of work, the work place, etc. The content is crisp and heavily actionable.
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July 3, 2021
Quite the handbook for juniors at the beginning of a career, and for seniors who are wondering why they are having to still ask to be recognised at work.
February 25, 2016
Fantastic book. Everyone will enjoy reading. Author has portrayed his experience in simplest form of English .
November 17, 2015
Definitely recommend for young professionals.
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