I picked up Dr. Annie McKee’s How to be Happy at Work in an airport bookstore way back in pre-pandemic times. Although it came out in 2018, the messages about finding purpose, hope, and friendships at work are needed right now. With the economy so uncertain, many people are hunkering down in their jobs even if they would love to quit, because there aren’t lots of options.

Bruce Feiler, in his book, Life is in the Transitions, reminds us that everyone faces changes and transitions – or lifequakes, as he calls them - no matter your age, no matter whether you choose them or not, and no matter how prepared you are.

Most jobs involve working with people, whether they are bosses, colleagues, direct reports, customers, clients, or students. And any time you work with other people, you can be guaranteed there’s going to be conflict, stress, and uncomfortable interactions.

Are you unhappy in your job? Do you daydream about quitting? Have you started looking for other jobs? If so, read, Dr. Tessa West’s latest book, Job Therapy: Finding Work that Works for You.

f you are unhappy at work AND ready to do something about it, read, "Designing Your Work Life" by Bill Burnett & Dave Evans.

If you are a mid-career professional who is planning to switch careers, Switchers is the book for you.

For any job seeker who has ever lamented, “I know that networking is the best way to find jobs, but how exactly do I network?“ The 2-Hour Job Search by Steve Dalton has the answers.

Learn from a licensed psychologist's take on the job searching book, "What Color is Your Parachute" by Richard N. Bolles.

“Ask for It”, by Dr. Linda Babcock and Sara Laschever, provides practical advice for increasing your negotiation skills.

If you have wondered “How do you build a career that’s true to who you are?”, then hop on the career exploration road trip in Roadmap for an inspiration ride.

Looking for solid job searching advice from an experienced career professional with a minimum of frills? Then The Ultimate Job Search Guide is the book for you.

For those of you feeling stuck and unhappy in your work, the author of Pivot, Adam Markel, is the cheerleader in your corner, inspiring you to “Seize the Day” and take action now to change your life.