{"product_id":"a-groundhog-career-9781788607094","title":"A Groundhog Career","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe all play the game' at work. As we begin our journey in the professional world, we're encouraged to compete, to participate in a system of promotions, pay raises, bonuses but how far should we take this game? And, perhaps more importantly, where will this game take us if we limit ourselves to thinking this way?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn attempting to master and gain an advantage in the system', we use short cuts, blips, hacks, or cheats.' Particularly in the early phases of professional life, it can be irresistibly tempting to focus on whatever tactics help us progress.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBut this comes at a cost.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe longer we pursue this approach, the further we navigate away from meaning and purpose. The hacks and cheats start to define us. The professional persona or façade we assume becomes a parasite, feeding on our integrity and eroding our individuality.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Groundhog Career\u003c\/em\u003e, through a combination of the hugely entertaining Shey Sinope fable, and the accompanying deeply insightful and thought provoking analysis from Drs Schuster \u0026amp; Oxley, illustrates the absurdities, temptations, rationalizations, consequences and compromises faced by anyone who wants to succeed in a world where all the power seems to be in the entrenched organizational systems. It also reveals how to be more aware of the risks, to stay aligned with your core identity and your convictions, and ultimately how to take control of your own career journey to live professional life on your own terms.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Practical Inspiration Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50515975700823,"sku":"9781788607094","price":13.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781788607094.jpg?v=1745428388","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/a-groundhog-career-9781788607094","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}