Men at Work: A Job-by-Job Search for Mr. Right
by Wendy Straker
Published by Polka Dot Press
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Reviewed by Connie Anderson
Wendy Straker is the Workplace columnist for the New York Post. Her Men at Work book would scare the bejeepers out of me if I was in the dating scene.
Straker's book details several aspects of six categories of available men: The Suits, Artists, Handymen, Men in Uniform, the Doctor and the Athlete.
The chapters talk about his look, his vibe, his hours, risk factors and perks. They include reasons why you "might rule him out"--each very realistic and honest. Then there is a he says/she says about tolerance and acceptance and patience needed from both people in a relationship. Then each kind of job has its "talking shop" section of jargon.
Women who want a guy "on the way up" must read this book so she KNOWS! what to expect. There are the guys women say, "Oh, my mother would love him."
In many of the high-achiever categories like the Suit and Doctor, the men's jobs and bosses are so demanding--and because the men would do anything to get promoted, get ahead, personal plans are cancelled frequently. It's the job.
On the other end of the continuum from hard-driving corporate lawyers and Wall Street bankers are the firemen, handyman, artist, etc. When you get to page 300, you have no excuse to not know of expectations in these relationships.
Armchair Interviews says: After reading Men at Work, no one should enter into a relationship ignorant of the possibilities. Remember, "it's the job!" Very interesting book--and yes, I am very glad I am not single.