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maddness22's review against another edition
challenging
informative
sad
slow-paced
4.25
I think this book does an incredible job outlining the emotional labor required for work across several industries and sectors. It's written in a way that is digestible and can be easily consumed if you just want to read about the industries that interest you, but it's also very compelling to learn about the extra emotional labor required for free from these jobs and how this causes exploitation for the current workforce across the board. I absolutely agree that jobs forcing emotional labor in exchange for a living wage is especially cruel, particularly when that love is often the replacement for a decent salary.
I was a bit disappointed it didn't challenge the ongoing narrative of "only unions can save you from exploitation" a little more, especially since several of the sectors showed how little unions actually benefitted their lives (looking at you, non-profit chapter) after all the work required to obtain one.
I was a bit disappointed it didn't challenge the ongoing narrative of "only unions can save you from exploitation" a little more, especially since several of the sectors showed how little unions actually benefitted their lives (looking at you, non-profit chapter) after all the work required to obtain one.
catcherinthepi's review against another edition
Important work talking about labor movements for lots of occupations often tied to "do what you love" mantras, but told in the most boring way possible. This read like one long journalism piece, and in places drew weird conclusions from historical information.
alihashemah's review against another edition
5.0
Find love, friendship and solidarity at your local Union. Don't have one, ask why, most likely those who own your work have worked smartly to ensure it is thus.
fraterrisus's review against another edition
The introductory chapter was enough to make me really mad and not teach me anything I didn't already know. I decided I didn't need to be mad for several hours at a stretch as I read it. However, that first chapter was enough to figure out that this book would be an excellent resource if I was looking for references or needed to make a well-researched argument about the benefits of the labor movement.
lgs25's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
3.75
sssnoo's review against another edition
25% in and there was nothing new or interesting to me.