Job Therapy, Tessa West
Job Therapy, Tessa West
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Job Therapy
Finding Work That Works for You

Author: Tessa West

Narrator: Kirsten Potter

Unabridged: 6 hr 40 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Penguin Audio

Published: 07/23/2024

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

A psychologist’s guide to finding your most fulfilling job yet

When we’re unhappy in our jobs, we often attribute our frustration to a bad manager, boring tasks, and stressful workloads. But our dissatisfaction at work usually stems from a deeper psychological need that’s not being met at work, like not getting the recognition you deserve.

In Job Therapy, Dr. Tessa West helps you figure out the real reason you’re unhappy and shows you how to find a new position in which you’ll thrive, whether in a different role, company, or new industry altogether. Through her research interviewing thousands of people who have recently switched jobs or undergone career changes, she found there are five common sources of career frustration:

having an identity crisis – does your sense of self no longer match your job?you’ve drifted-apart – do you no longer recognize the job you once loved? you’re torn between places – are you taking on too many roles at work, switching tasks too often, or stuck between two paths?you’re the runner up – do you always feel like you keep coming in second? you’re the underappreciated star – are you crushing it at work, but the people around you aren’t recognizing your performance?
Dr. West will guide you through a working week audit to help identify your unique psychological stressors and use that knowledge to understand what you want your future career to look like. Presenting cutting-edge insights on networking and hiring, from Dr. West’s interviews with over 1,500 professional recruiters, Job Therapy will help you land your best role yet – one that guarantees happiness for years to come.

*Includes a downloadable PDF of quizzes from the book

About The Author

Dr. Tessa West is Professor of Psychology at New York University, where she is a leading expert on the science of social relationships. Her academic research and writing for the media focuses on how to improve communication between employees, bosses, and hiring professionals across workplace settings.  She has over 100 academic publications and is a regular contributor to the Wall Street Journal. Her work has been covered by Scientific American, the New York Times, Financial Times, The Guardian, CNN, CNBC, ABC World News, TIME, Bloomberg, HBR,    Fast Company, and the US Supreme Court. Her first book, Jerks at Work, was published to rave reviews.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Todd on July 23, 2024

Her first book, Jerks at Work, was fantastic. It is no easy task to pull off a practical, scientifically informed book that is really entertaining. But she did. This one is even better. Why? Because it is thought-provoking. Whether you are searching for work or trying to improve your existing career......more

Goodreads review by Wendy on September 16, 2024

Job Therapy: Finding Work That Works for You by Tessa West is a practical and engaging guide for anyone feeling stuck or frustrated in their current career path. West, a social psychologist, offers research-backed strategies for identifying work environments that fit your personality, skills, and va......more

Goodreads review by Debra on July 23, 2024

Thank you to Portfolio for my advance copy. My opinions are my own. Coming out of pandemic, Tessa West began to observe that people often have deeper psychological reasons for not liking their respective jobs, and the language we use to talk about our jobs is similar to that we use to talk about rela......more

Goodreads review by Rood on September 26, 2024

Read on 81inklist. I have the feeling that this book is totally detached from reality. It couldn't connect with me either.......more

Goodreads review by Kyle on September 11, 2024

I'm not in the corporate world so I could not relate to everything.......more


Quotes

“This is not just a book, it’s a career lifeline for those looking to find—or reignite—the passion that fuels their professional lives.”
Charles Duhigg, bestselling author of Supercommunicators and The Power of Habit

”Work can help you recover from trauma—or it can cause trauma. Which is your job doing? Job Therapy can help you to figure it out and make a plan for a brighter future.”      
Kim Scott, New York Times bestselling author of Radical Candor

“In Job Therapy, Tessa West, one of psychological science’s brightest stars, brilliantly diagnoses the common work issues we face and provides actionable solutions to address them.”
Ethan Kross, international bestselling author of Chatter

Job Therapy is a valuable tool. It’s a must-read for anyone feeling dissatisfied with their job and wondering what they should do next.”
Nir Eyal, bestselling author of Indistractable and Hooked

“Like a good therapy session, Job Therapy will help you understand why you’re unhappy in your job. If you want to find work that excites and fulfils you, this incisive book is your holy grail!”
Vanessa Van Edwards, bestselling author of Cues and Captivate

“A powerful, science-packed tool for increasing happiness at work.”
Jonah Berger, Wharton professor, bestselling author of Contagious and The Catalyst

Job Therapy is the consummate manual for mending less-than-ideal jobs, and Tessa West is a superb guide. Highly recommended!”
Adam Alter, New York Times bestselling author of Anatomy of a Breakthrough and Irresistible

“This empowering, science-backed handbook will help you better understand your relationship with your job and how to improve it.”
Katy Milkman, national bestselling author of How to Change