The OneWeek Job Project, Sean Aiken
The OneWeek Job Project, Sean Aiken
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The One-Week Job Project
One Man, One Year, 52 Jobs

Author: Sean Aiken

Narrator: Sean Aiken

Unabridged: 8 hr 2 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Sean Aiken

Published: 02/26/2024


Synopsis

THE REMARKABLE AND INSPIRING TRUE STORY OF ONE GUY WHO TRANSFORMED HIS UNCERTAINTY ABOUT THE FUTURE INTO ACTIONAfter he graduated from college, Sean Aiken struggled to answer the question “What should I do with my life?” His father said, “It doesn’t matter what you do, just make sure it’s something you’re passionate about.” Taking his father’s advice to heart, Sean created the One-Week Job Project and embarked on an epic journey. His goal: to work fifty-two jobs in fifty-two weeks to find his passion.After the launch of his website, oneweekjob.com, the offers began pouring in. Sean’s first gig was—literally—jumping off a bridge, as a bungee operator in British Columbia. From there he traveled across North America, reinventing himself as a firefighter, an aquarium host, a radio DJ, a martial arts instructor, an NHL mascot, and a snowshoe guide. During the course of his seven-day stints, from a Florida stock-trading floor to a cattle ranch in the wilds of Wyoming to a real estate office in Beverly Hills, Sean found time to make new friends and even fall in love. Whether choosing a spring fashion line, brewing beer, or milking a cow, Sean continued to ask himself and others about what success really means and how we find happiness—all while having the adventure of his life.Inventive and empowering, witty and wise, The One-Week Job Project is a book that will give you the courage to follow your passion.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Karen

I did finish this book but it was struggle! I found this book more to be about the author's life rather than the actual jobs he worked. I would have loved to have read more about the jobs themselves and the type of people that worked them. Instead it was mainly about the author finding love at the s......more

Goodreads review by Drew

I enjoyed following along Sean's journey quite a bit, because I resonated deeply with many of the messages he (and those he worked for) tried to convey. It seems to be clear following your passion is the key to unlocking a fulfilling career, but how do you go about finding your passion? Or what if y......more

Goodreads review by Carin

I heard about The One-Week Job Project: One Man, One Year, 52 Jobs by Sean Aiken on NPR many months ago. I love books where people do something crazy for a year (My Jesus Year, The Urban Hermit, Not Buying It). I also am a mentor at my college through the career center for young and future alumni in......more

Goodreads review by Emily

I don't even know why I checked this out at the library. I was sure that it was going to be dumb, cuz really...52 jobs in one year is preposterous! Why would I waste my time on a book that I was sure would be stupid? Perhaps I am stupid myself. But once in a while my stupidity works out! Yay! I love......more

Goodreads review by Scott

4.5/5 Stars It's not often that I read non-fiction, but I'm glad I did with this one. The first few pages resonated with me, and got me hooked right away. Sean spoke about being a 25 year old, living in his parents' basement, and I immediately thought back to my own life less than a year ago. The boo......more