No More Blue Mondays: Four Keys to Finding Fulfillment at Work

I've been a career consultant since 1979, and this book is fresh! Most of the career books I've seen are filled with theory and instructions, but show little proof that it works. Here, finally, is a book that is not only right on the money, but it's believable. What I mean is that Robin's book is full of real-life examples; person after person, example after example, story after story. You get it: her "four keys" are not dreamt up in some ivory tower -- they are practical, applicable, powerful, field-tested tools to accomplish a successful career transition. They really work.When I read other career books, my mind often says, "Well, that's nice in theory, but how do you do that in the real world?" Well, it's clear that Robin's "four keys" have played out, time and again, in real-life people. By aptly illustrating the theory, these stories activate a different part of my brain -- they get me motivated, thinking, "Hey, if so-and-so can do this, so can I!" It's not pie in the sky, happily ever after, career fairy tales. Robin's people are real. You feel their pain. You hear their discouragements, wrong turns, applaud their persistence. You follow their paths of doubt and courage, you see how human and fallable they are (just like you), and you also see how the "four keys" have guided their way out of the toughest career predicaments. And you believe those keys work for you, too!If you're looking for a book that will have you cheering for others, and, then, soon, cheering for yourself, this is it.

I always knew this was a truly great book. Now, it appears, everyone agrees with me! No More Blue Mondays was just given a Ben Franklin Award. This means that this is the top book for the year in the Career area as rated by publishing industry professionals. Read it and find out why!

No More Blue Mondays helped me get out of the rut of unproductive, self-examination and moved me to begin researching what I really wanted to do with my work life. This book very practically and very specifically guided me from frustration, feeling 'too old' or 'not qualified' to real empowerment in choosing my new direction. Sheerer very pointedly tells you to 'get over it' when feelings of self-pity become obstacles to your appreciation of your own talents and possibilites. Action plans get you moving and involved in discovering the next career step way before the process of applying for specific positions even begins. This book really helped me to know my own heart which moved me to a career path that I have always wanted. No More Blue Mondays and no more switching jobs every three years out of dissatisfaction.

Not only are there no more blue Mondays in my life, but there are no more blue work weeks. Robin Sheerer has inspired me to take charge and full control of my professional life. It is a new concept to me. Instead of taking a new job just to have a job, I am actively working to find a new job that FULFILLS me on a daily basis. This new job will be something I am passionate about, something I care about and want to give my heart and soul to. Her eloquent book is composed of real life work experiences of herself and her clients. It is down to earth on how to be fulfilled at your professional career.Throughout the book, each part has several real life examples. While reading it, I found myself saying out loud, that's how I feel! She follows with thought provoking Questions to Ask Yourself and Action Steps to Take. All sections make perfect sense.After reading No More Blue Mondays, I wake up each morning knowing it will get better because I have the power to change it. A heavy burden has been lifted. Each time I look at the cover, it reminds me to continue searching for what profession would fulfill me and how to be responsible for the position I currently have.No More Blue Mondays has changed my life. Let it change yours.