10 Little Rules When Good Jobs Go Bad by Kathleen Goggin takes a hard look at changing jobs, what it looks like, what it means, and when you might consider the switch. I love how Kathleen seasons the book with her work history story, allowing us a peek into her decisions, both good and not so good.

My favorite rule was "Leverage Boredom." When Kate's job no longer challenged her, she became bored. However, rather than just accept boredom, or spend time scrolling social media reels, she took a technical writing certification program. As Kate states, "I always advise people they should learn something new if their job search is in neutral." This certification paved the way for the next stepping stone in her career.

As a semi-retired author, I wish I had this book earlier in life. Knowing that, I think I'll buy several copies for my children in hopes of helping them navigate this area of their life. Well-done, Kathleen!

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Guest-host for Online for Authors, Carole O’Neill chats today with Donna Jones Alward, author of the book When the World Fell Silent. Since 2006, New York Times bestseller Donna Jones Alward has enchanted readers with stories of happy endings and homecomings that have won several awards and been translated into over a dozen languages. Donna currently lives in Nova Scotia, Canada, with her husband and two cats. You can often find her near the water, either kayaking on the lake or walking the sandy beaches to refill her creative well.

Seventeen Parcels by Mic Lowther is a literary fiction with a bit of mystery thrown in. I loved the premise of this book - a wealthy man's attorney hires a man to hid 17 parcels around the United States. This man, Austin, is only allowed to hide one package per month and is given specific instructions on what to do once the package is hidden. Eighteen months later, Austin goes back to his normal delivery job. When the billionaire dies, his children, with the help of Austin, must locate all 17 packages before they can learn what their father has done with the estate.

My favorite character, Austin, is a quirky man who doesn't ask questions. I cannot imagine having this job and not demanding to know more - or not snooping to discover what was in the boxes! On the other hand, I would love to have an 18 month adventure that took me all over the country!

It's a fun read that keeps you guessing until the end.

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