Fire Your Boss And Hire Yourself. Impossible? Not according to nationally bestselling author Stephen M. Pollan. As he says in this new and empowering book, "You don't have to accept your current work situation. You can be in control of your job and your stream of income, so you're never again subject to the whims, prejudices, moods, or circumstances of your so-called boss." In today's difficult work environment, gone are the days of finding satisfaction through your job, gone is the time when your job was secure, and gone are the days when your employer cared about you. This new environment requires new rules, and Pollan has provided surprisingly fresh and intriguing methods for finding "success" on the job. Pollan's bold and unique message begins with the idea that you must "fire your boss." By this he means you can no longer rely on your manager or your company for economic security. Instead, you must put yourself in charge of your working life. In this thought-provoking and counterintuitive career guide, Pollan presents a seven-step program and a series of exercises that give you the confidence, power, and will to achieve the life of your dreams. Once you have changed your mind-set and learned the new rules of the game, you can start the process of moving to a richer, more enriching, and more enjoyable life. And the best part about it? Your boss will love you for it. Fire Your Boss And Hire Yourself. Impossible? Not according to nationally bestselling author Stephen M. Pollan. As he says in this new and empowering book, "You don't have to accept your current work situation. You can be in control of your job and your stream of income, so you're never again subject to the whims, prejudices, moods, or circumstances of your so-called boss." In today's difficult work environment, gone are the days of finding satisfaction through your job, gone is the time when your job was secure, and gone are the days when your employer cared about you. This new environment requires new rules, and Pollan has provided surprisingly fresh and intriguing methods for finding "success" on the job. Pollan's bold and unique message begins with the idea that you must "fire your boss." By this he means you can no longer rely on your manager or your company for economic security. Instead, you must put yourself in charge of your working life. In this thought-provoking and counterintuitive career guide, Pollan presents a seven-step program and a series of exercises that give you the confidence, power, and will to achieve the life of your dreams. Once you have changed your mind-set and learned the new rules of the game, you can start the process of moving to a richer, more enriching, and more enjoyable life. And the best part about it? Your boss will love you for it. Stephen M Pollan is a New York City-based attorney, financial advisor, and life coach. Mark Levine has been Stephen Pollan's collaborator for more than eighteen years. Together they have authored numerous books, including the national bestsellers Lifescripts , Live Rich, and Die Broke , and most recently, Second Acts . They have been nominated for three National Magazine Awards. Fire Your Boss By Pollan, Stephen M. HarperResource ISBN: 0060583932 Chapter One The Job of Your Dreams Your vision will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams;who looks inside, awakes. -- Carl Jung You can take charge of your work life. Are you like the office manager wishing she could spend more time at home caring for her children than at the office catering to a juvenileboss? Are you like the regional manager worrying that the new hotshotvice president of sales will fire him two years short of his daughter'sfinishing college? You don't have to accept your current work situation. You can be in control of your job and your stream of income so you're never againsubject to the whims, prejudices, moods, or circumstances of your so-calledboss. It doesn't matter whether you've been on the job for fortyyears or forty days; it's never too late or too early to seize control ofyour work life. It doesn't matter if you're a stock clerk at a video store or the chief financial officer of a movie studio; everyone who's employedcan take charge of his or her own work life. I won't lie to you:becoming boss of your own life is neither quick nor easy. The programI outline in this book will require hard work and real thought. It's notsomething you can do in a weekend. But, believe me, it's worth thetime and effort. Being master of your own work life leads to incredible changes inyour life. You'll earn more money if that's what you wish. You'll feelmore secure if that's your goal. You'll be able to pursue whateverbrings you the most joy and satisfaction, whether it's having a catchwith your son, puttering around in the garden, or serving meals to theneedy. You'll end up with the job of your dreams, and that will giveyou a leg up on living the life of you