5 books that prove your work might not be that bad
From Amazon to Meta these jobs sound terrible
Sometimes the worst part of a job isn’t the actual job itself. The company and its executives can make your life terrible. Or, it could be that you are a nanny for the wealthy and their home is not yours. These books helped me realize that my job isn’t so bad.
Exit Interview
Kristi Coulter
This memoir shows just how brutal the work at Amazon can be. Kristi Coulter spent 12 years climbing the corporate ladder to finally just jump off.
Read this if you like:
- Ambitious women and their burnout stories
- Observations about sexism in the workplace
Careless People
Sarah Wynn-Williams
She joined Facebook thinking she’d found her dream job. Then she came to realize they are in fact the problem.
Read this if you like:
- Explosive insider stories
- Big tech criticism
Private Equity
Carrie Sun
Executive Assistant to a Hedge Fund Founder, Carrie Sun finds out that the demands means no boundaries.
Read this if you like:
- Extreme wealth
- Behind-the-scenes drama
Bad Blood
John Carreyrou
The book on Theranos and Elizabeth Holmes promising ground breaking science. Turns out a dedicated journalist and a whistleblower could take down the company.
Read this if you like:
- Corporate fraud stories
- Whistleblowers
Wanted: Toddler’s Personal Assistant
Stephanie Kiser
Turns out being a nanny for the wealthy pays more than an entry-level office job. Stephanie Kiser spent seven years as a nanny .
Read this if you like:
- Rich-people voyeurism
- Memoirs about jobs that take over your life
