Topic > Book: Bait And Switch by Barbara Ehrenreich - 538

AP Macroeconomics - Fall Semester 2013Book: Bait and SwitchAuthor: Barbara EhrenreichNOTE: Each paragraph represents a chapter. (8 chapters) Ehrenreich opens the book by looking for a “career coach,” in other words, someone to help her navigate the sea of ​​job opportunities. From Ehrenreich's description, the most important thing coaches bring to the table is enthusiasm and support. Many results have been positive thanks to someone who had a coach to guide them. Barbara had started her journey well. In the second chapter of the book, we talk about Ehrenreich who participates in some "networking" events where he meets people who are in the same situation as him: they are looking for better job opportunities. But from here it's hard to understand what the benefit of meeting other people who are desperately trying to change careers really is. This is a good idea, because meeting another who is in the same situation can help that person "see themselves." Ehrenreich then attends a professional "boot camp" where people are trained on how to become more effective and more employable....