No, You Cant be an Astronaut, Patience Fairweather
No, You Cant be an Astronaut, Patience Fairweather
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No, You Can't be an Astronaut
why you shouldn't follow your dreams and what to do instead

Author: Patience Fairweather

Narrator: Patience Fairweather

Unabridged: 1 hr 43 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/31/2021

Synopsis

HOUSTON, WE HAVE A PROBLEM.Well-meaning platitudes about reaching for the stars won't find you a job. Whether you're launching your career or doing a midlife reinvention, you need answers. How can I find a job when more and more qualified people are chasing fewer and fewer jobs? How do I keep my job once I have it? Can I really improve my emotional intelligence? How do I answer that interview question? Sure, follow your dreams, and you'll never work a day in your life. Because that field's not hiring. Or get usable, evidence-based career planning advice.The Third Edition is updated with self-assessments, job market information, and research.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Empress Reece (Hooked on Books) on October 27, 2018

Unfortunately the school system I grew up in was over-populated and understaffed so career counseling is one of those subjects that got brushed to the wayside. I remember meeting with a school counselor on one occasion for about 15 minutes and we went on one field trip to a college/job fair and that......more

Goodreads review by Jane Reads on December 30, 2017

Great advice! I wish this book had been available when I was in high school. Highly recommended!......more

Goodreads review by Robin on March 04, 2018

I received a mobi.file copy from the author through a recent giveaway she had on LibraryThing, and the following is my honest opinion. I doubt if anyone has not been asked sometime in the first grade the proverbial question from your teacher, “What do you when you grow up?” and occasionally the quest......more

Goodreads review by Benjamin on March 01, 2018

Patience Fairweather [a pseudonym] is preaching to the choir. I have also been saying that the STEM crisis is a myth, and that we have plenty of well-educated Americans to do all the jobs we have. I appreciate it when anyone else says it, and backs it up with data. What is more interesting, is what w......more

Goodreads review by Luella on April 13, 2018

Must read for all high school students.......more

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