Real people in remarkable jobs.
Nonfiction business/career studies, sociology of work, true stories of people in jobs, and how-tos for job hunting.
My Brother & Pablo: a Virtual (WFH) Bromance
Working from home (WFH) surged during the COVID-19 pandemic, and it will only increase moving forward: 74 percent of companies plan to continue the trend, according to The Atlantic. However, remote workers often experience virtuality as “a barrier” to forming...
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In the MY JOB book series, I share an insider’s view into unique workers from all ages, genders, cultures, and personalities; so you can see and feel what it’s like to be, e.g., a banana farmer in rural Uganda, a slack-rock guitarist from Hawaii, or a pornographic webcam model in Pennsylvania. The narrators’ intimate stories also reveal how very similar we all are at our human core. I believe their first-person, true stories will surprise and inspire you, both here and in the pages of our books! My story here.
Video Stories
Meet the author (me!) and narrators, get an overview of the series’ content, and join me as I read excerpts from the books and ponder the impact of work on our life.
Nonfiction business/career studies, sociology of work, true stories of people in jobs, and how-tos for job hunting.
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Books that create jobs: The MY JOB book series builds community, shares stories, and funds job-creation programs to end poverty.
The MY JOB book series is a project of the Skees Family Foundation.
All author proceeds from sales of the MY JOB books go directly to nonprofit organizations supporting job creation to end poverty.
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My Brother & Pablo: a Virtual (WFH) Bromance
Working from home (WFH) surged during the COVID-19 pandemic, and it will only increase moving forward: 74 percent of companies plan to continue the trend, according to The Atlantic. However, remote workers often experience virtuality as “a barrier” to forming...
Work Depression: Do You Have It?
Depressed at work? How do you know if it's your job, or the rest of life, that's causing it? Should you quit? How can you feel better? The Mental Health Pandemic If you feel anxiety or depression, you're in good company: 41 percent of adults, and 56 percent of...
The Future of Entrepreneurship: Global Trends 2022+
Part 2 of my two-part series. Read Part 1, about Skees Foundation's partner Idea4Africa's innovative youth training program, here. What types of companies will be needed, and how will they differ in structure, function, and valuation, from startups in...
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Buy Online: The MY JOB books are available on Amazon or wherever you buy books online. Every book purchased helps create jobs to end poverty.
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Donate to Schools & Libraries: Consider gifting the MY JOB series to young people you love, students pondering their future careers or striving to attain good jobs, your local librarian or teacher. (Every book purchased helps create jobs to end poverty, so your gift works both ways!)
Bring to Your Book Club: Select one of the MY JOB series for your book group and–just ask–wherever you are, I’ll be honored to join your discussion via video.
Give the Gen Z Book to Young People: If you know of a young person who cannot afford to purchase the Gen Z book, just send me a note and I’ll give them the ebook version FREE. We want every young person to be inspired, empowered, and equipped to pursue the job they desire!
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