Media

Selected reviews of The Anti 9-to-5 Guide

Fist full of books“…a witty-yet-practical look at what to do if you hit the snooze button repeatedly every workday morning or want to dump a boss who acts like ‘The Office’s’ big kahuna.”
– Washington Post

“Ms. Goodman delivers vivid stories and solid advice in a tone that is lighthearted, hip and funny, with a sprinkling of activism about the rights of part-time workers.”
– New York Times

“…irreverent yet practical advice…”
– BusinessWeek

“Ever fantasized about life sans hellish boss and boring staff meetings? Michelle Goodman’s book can help you make the great escape. Whether you want to break into your dream industry as a freelancer or start your own business, The Anti 9-to-5 Guide is a handy desk resource for women whose ambitions run the gamut…”
– Bust magazine (LitPick for February/March 2007)

“Snappy and practical, this guide to quitting your job at the ‘e-mail-saturated, meeting-happy cube farm’ will prove indispensable to any young professional itching to strike out on her own… From ’sussing out the gigs’ to guidance on taxes and health insurance to battling ‘the inertia that binds one’s derriere to the sofa like a tongue to a frozen flagpole,’ Goodman covers all the aspects of going solo… an encouraging, buoyant lifesaver.”
– Publishers Weekly

“Michelle Goodman delivers an honest, informed look at the perils and pluses of a freelance life… The Anti 9-to-5 Guide is a must-read for anyone who daydreams about smashing the time clock and feeding her soul.”
– Seattle Times

“…blessedly free of the ladder-climbing ethos of Nice Girls Don’t Get the Corner Office and its ilk. The Anti 9-to-5 Guide may offer just the inspiration you need if you’re trying to overcome your trepidation about going freelance — or just the advice you need if you already have.”
– Freelancers Union

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