I know that many of my readers wear two hats. By day you’re staff accountants or UPS managers and at night you’re entrepreneurs going alone at the American dream. Some of you, undoubtedly wear more.
You a’re what Marci Alboher calls a “slash”. A something slash something-else. Mom/CEO. Police Officer/Personal Trainer. Lawyer/Chef.
Her book One Person/Multiple Careers: A New Model for Work/Life Success tells many stories of those who have achieved success as slashes. I enjoyed the analogy so much, that I’ve made the book one of my favorite business books of 2007.
I have a copy of the book to giveaway. To enter, comment on this post with your slash, or subscribe to my RSS feed via email.
Publisher’s description of the book after the jump:
ONE PERSON/MULTIPLE CAREERS reveals how a new breed of workplace trailblazers have combined multiple talents to create the kind of work they’ve always dreamed of and to enrich their personal lives as well. Filled with inspiring tales of career and financial success and loaded with levelheaded advice, this book will show you how you too can “slash” your way to a flexible and fulfilling work life. You’ll learn how to:
- Balance multiple careers, yet find more time for friends and family
- Prepare a résumé, bio and Web site that will present your unique and varied talents
- Use your current career to help cultivate another slash
- Negotiate a customized work arrangement with your employer to free yourself up for other pursuits.
Herald Hawkins on December 13th, 2007 at 4:14 pm
I’m a plumber / sticker maker. Your post yesterday inspired me to get in the business.
Thanks for the contest and the blog.
Fotis Alexandrou on December 13th, 2007 at 7:05 pm
Your blog is really valuable. Thanks for the contest and the content.
Scott on December 13th, 2007 at 7:23 pm
Well, it’s certainly better sounding than one job, multiple personalities!
Samantha on December 13th, 2007 at 8:02 pm
I’m a musician/tax practitioner/financial adviser/online editor (film clip archives). I often wonder if I should just choose something and specialize, but variety is such fun!
Thanks for the contest and I do enjoy your blog.
M on December 14th, 2007 at 1:00 am
I only have one paying job….would love to read how others manage to have multiple careers & still have time for family, friends,…
Frederick on December 14th, 2007 at 1:07 am
I didn’t know there was such a thing as a slash, but the description sure describes me! Lawyer/Business Development Consultant/Motivational Speaker/Tutor/Amateur Chef/Industry Blog Writer
Great blog, definitely keep up the great work.
izzah on December 14th, 2007 at 2:04 am
doctor/daughter. –> d/d heheh would love to explore the book. :)
deerPhD on December 14th, 2007 at 2:45 am
I’m still in training (graduate school), but am aspiring to be therapist/researcher/teacher!
Harry, ExposedPlanet.com on December 14th, 2007 at 4:41 am
Ha, that is great, would love to read it. From my own about page:
“I am a climber/expedition leader/ photographer/ filmmaker/ producer/ writer/ public speaker/ cycler and many other things that have to do with sharing the beauty of the outdoors”
Actually some more things, but maybe this is enough? ;-)
BroTee on December 14th, 2007 at 4:53 am
Thanks for sharing from your wealth of experience. Cheers
Tushar on December 14th, 2007 at 7:18 am
Software Support Manager / Blogger.
I would love to read the book.
Count me in.
Mel on December 14th, 2007 at 8:30 am
Thanks for another GREAT book recommendation. I just updated my LinkedIn profile this morning to remove all the “slashes.” You have prompted me to replace them.
Best,
Mel / journalist / escrow officer /public relations student / blogger / social director…
I could go on…
Patricia Osuch on December 14th, 2007 at 10:49 am
I have been watching your site for a while now. I think all the books you offer are fabulous. I would very much like to receive your latest book offer.
thanks
Patricia
glitter on December 15th, 2007 at 9:08 am
student/waitress
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