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  "With a touch of humor and admirable self-awareness, ...  James offers up a quirky, sardonic guide for navigating the workforce and life as an independent, outspoken, middle-aged woman. " The Book That (Almost) Got Me Fired  by Kelly James received a great review from US Review of Books. Read the full review  HERE . Book description: You're 52. Divorced. Single mom to a teenaged son and a tween daughter. Happily self-employed but worried about the cost of health insurance, the inevitable impact of perimenopause on your body, and whether you should keep dating a sexy plumber who's sweet and funny but lives an hour away and doesn't seem that into you. So, after 22 years of fulltime freelancing, you take a day job as a tiny, creaky cog in the corporate American machine where you're decades older than most of your coworkers - and you write about it. The Book That (Almost) Got Me Fired: A Year in Corporate America is an entertaining, midlife memoir that shares wh...

Indeed, they are. The book reviews are now coming in for  The Book That Almost Got Me Fired  by Kelly James -- and all 5 stars. Check out this on by Jennifer Nelson on Goodreads: "With edgy candor, James takes us along with her into her insightful journey back to corporate life in her 50s to snag health insurance and a regular paycheck. Surrounded by headphone wearing Millennials who don't converse much and a passive aggressive boss who doesn't know how to manage his inquisitive, smart, and outgoing new employee, James makes a series of "new-to-corporate-life" classic mistakes and brings us with her as she navigates the journey. An honest, funny, and sometimes cringe-worthy look into life as a middle-aged mom working for the man." CURRENTLY #3 ON AMAZON'S LIST OF HOT NEW RELEASES. Book description: You're 52. Divorced. Single mom to a teenaged son and a tween daughter. Happily self-employed but worried about the cost of health insurance, the inevitab...

  Indeed, they are. The book reviews are now coming in for The Book That Almost Got Me Fired by Kelly James -- and all 5 stars. Check out this on by Stephanie Vozza on Goodreads: Kelly James' memoir about leaving a decades' long career as a self employed writer to enter corporate America for guaranteed pay and health insurance is a fascinating journey and one that's relatable. Whether you've taken a similar leap or were the new (and very different) kid on the block, you know that it's hard to start over. Kelly shares great advice on navigating the path and the stumbling blocks with humor and humility. Plus she peppers in spicy details of her personal life that have you wondering what she'll share next. This is a book that's easy to read and engaging at every turn. CURRENTLY #3 ON AMAZON'S LIST OF HOT NEW RELEASES. Book description: You're 52. Divorced. Single mom to a teenaged son and a tween daughter. Happily self-employed but worried about the cos...

Today's publisher's pride is  The Book That (Almost) Got me Fired   by Kelly James, which reached #3 on Amazon's hot new releases (in business humor) list, #33 in the general business humor category, and #69 in job hunting. Read more posts about Kelly and her book, click  HERE . Sign up for the MSI Press LLC monthly newsletter (recent releases, sales/discounts, awards, reviews, Amazon top 100 list, author advice, and more -- stay up to date) Follow MSI Press on  Twitter ,  Face Book , and  Instagram .   Interested in publishing with MSI Press LLC? Check out information on  how to submit a proposal . Planning on self-publishing and don't know where to start? Our  author au pair  services will mentor you through the process. Interested in receiving a free copy of this or any MSI Press LLC book  in exchange for  reviewing  a current or forthcoming MSI Press LLC book? Contact editor@msipress.com. Want an  author-sign...

  The Bodacious Babes Book Club recently welcomed Kelly James, author of the recently released book, The Book That Almost Got Me Fired .  This book is currently #3 on Amazon's hot new releases list in business humor and ranks overall on Amazon at #33 in business humor and #69 in job hunting.  Read information about the Bodacious Babes Book Club HERE. Note: if you would like to contact Kelly about the discussion questions and guidance she has promised to book clubs, you can reach her through MSI Press: info@msipress.com. For more posts about Kelly James and her book, click  HERE . Sign up for the MSI Press LLC monthly newsletter (recent releases, sales/discounts, awards, reviews, Amazon top 100 list, author advice, and more -- stay up to date) Follow MSI Press on  Twitter ,  Face Book , and  Instagram .   Interested in publishing with MSI Press LLC? Check out information on  how to submit a proposal . Planning on self-publishing and don't know...

  Released officially today:   The Book That (Almost) Got Me Fired  by Kelly James. And, already, it is #3 among Amazon's hot new releases in business and professional humor. Description: You're 52. Divorced. Single mom to a teenaged son and a tween daughter. Happily self-employed but worried about the cost of health insurance, the inevitable impact of perimenopause on your body, and whether you should keep dating a sexy plumber who's sweet and funny but lives an hour away and doesn't seem that into you. So, after 22 years of fulltime freelancing, you take a day job as a tiny, creaky cog in the corporate American machine where you're decades older than most of your coworkers - and you write about it. The Book That (Almost) Got Me Fired: A Year in Corporate America is an entertaining, midlife memoir that shares what (and what not) to do when you make that corporate leap. For more posts about Kelly James and her book, click  HERE . Follow  MSI Press  on...

  Just in...a book review of The Book That (Almost) Got Me Fired by Kelly James. (Book available on pre-order.) "With her usual wit and wisdom, Kelly James takes us on a hilarious, heartfelt, and helpful journey with her through the minefields and pitfalls of corporate America. Anyone entertaining a second act, a career pivot, or a re-entry into the workforce after time away will find this book both instructive and fun. James shows that it’s all about understanding (and setting) expectations. Blending personal experience with how-to guidance, The Book That (Almost) Got Me Fired is a must-read for anyone wondering if group health insurance and paid holidays is really worth it." (Jennifer Lawler, Club Ed Resort Director)

  Just released on pre-order:  The Book That (Almost) Got Me Fired: How I (Barely) Survived a Year in Corporate American   (Kelly James). Released date is June 15, 2024. You're 52. Divorced. Single mom to a teenaged son and a tween daughter. Happily self-employed but worried about the cost of health insurance, the inevitable impact of perimenopause on your body, and whether you should keep dating a sexy plumber who's sweet and funny but lives an hour away and doesn't seem that into you. So, after 22 years of fulltime freelancing, you take a day job as a tiny, creaky cog in the corporate American machine where you're decades older than most of your coworkers - and you write about it. The Book That (Almost) Got Me Fired: A Year in Corporate America is an entertaining, midlife memoir that shares what (and what not) to do when you make that corporate leap. Also in  e-book format . The  MSI Press webstore  offers a 25% discount on pre-orders. Use coupon cod...