{"product_id":"weird-in-a-world-thats-not-a-career-guide-for-misfits-isbn-9780062472731","title":"Weird in a World That's Not: A Career Guide for Misfits","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn honest, sharp-witted, practical guide to help you get and keep the job you want—from an outsider whose been there and done it, a woman who went from being a broke, divorced, college dropout to running some of the biggest websites in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJennifer Romolini started her career as an awkward twenty-seven-year-old misfit, navigated her way through New York media and became a boss—an editor-in-chief, an editorial director, and a vice president—all within little more than a decade. Her book, \u003cem\u003eWeird In A World That’s Not\u003c\/em\u003e, asserts that being outside-the-norm and achieving real, high-level success are not mutually exclusive, even if the perception of the business world often seems otherwise, even if it seems like only office-politicking extroverts are set up for reward. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart career memoir, part real-world guide, \u003cem\u003eWeird in a World That’s Not\u003c\/em\u003e offers relatable advice on how to achieve your dreams, even when the odds seem stacked against you. Romolini helps you face down your fears, find a career that’s right for you, and get and keep a job. She tackles practical issues and offers empathetic, clear-cut answers to important questions:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow do I navigate the awkwardness of networking?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow do I deal with intense office politics?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow do I leave my crappy job?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow do I learn how to be a boss not just a #boss?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd, most importantly: How do I do all this and stay true to who I really am?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthentic, funny, and moving, \u003cem\u003eWeird in a World That’s Not\u003c\/em\u003e will help you tap into your inner tenacity and find your path, no matter how offbeat you are.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003eA career guide for the awkward, the outsiders, the fuck-ups, \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eand the failures, this book is about finding your inner tenacity and path, about wanting it and making it happen, even (and especially) \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eif you’re weird and the odds seem stacked against you.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“Part career guide, part cautionary tale; part memoir, part motivation. With the candor and charm of a big sister\/best friend, Jennifer Romolini has magically written a book as funny as it is wise.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRumaan Alam, author of Rich \u0026amp; Pretty\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Jennifer Romolini has written a career guide for actual humans. Humans who make mistakes, have feelings, and are learning every day. Her advice is practical and no-nonsense while still being wonderfully empathetic, warm and funny. I would tell you this book is perfect for a woman just starting her career, but the honest truth is that even though I’ve been a manager for several years, I learned so much from Jenn about how to lead: with high expectations and compassion.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJessica Grose, editor in chief of Lenny and author of Soulmates and Sad Desk Salad\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harper Business","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44888423203045,"sku":"NP9780062472731","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062472731.jpg?v=1730229057","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/weird-in-a-world-thats-not-a-career-guide-for-misfits-isbn-9780062472731","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}