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<div class="container"><ul id="nav"><li class="home"><a href="index.htm">HOME</a></li><li class="books"><a href="book.htm">THE BOOK</a></li><li class="consulting"><a href="faqs.htm">FAQs</li><li class="speaking"><a href="about.htm">ABOUT ANDREA KAY</a></li><li class="articles"><a href="testimonials.htm">TESTIMONIALS</a></li><li class="about"><a href="media.htm">MEDIA</a></li><li class="contact"><a href="http://andreakay.com/service/contact.php">EMAIL ANDREA KAY</a></li></ul></div>
<div  class="container"><div class="left"><h1>The Book</h1><div class="middle">   			


        <p class=navy>Do you spend your day in a place you don’t want to be, doing

				work that your heart’s not in? You can change that—at any age—

				and <i>Life’s a Bitch and Then You Change Careers</i> will show you how.

				<p class=navy>Designed for career changers of every age, Andrea Kay’s book

				works like a one-on-one counseling session. She takes you by the

				hand and walks you through the nine steps that will get you out of

				your funk and on to your future.

				<p class=navy>In Andrea’s personable writing style, she shows you where to

				start, what and who you need to know, how to develop your new

				career objective and how to discover and create a career that fits

				your life and who you are—not what others think you should be.

				<p class=navy>Worried about whether you can afford to make a change? Or

				how you’ll find the time? Don’t have a clue about what you’d do

				next? Andrea walks you through that too in this life-changing book

				that can help you create more meaning, more control and less stress

				in your life and work. It’s the next best thing to a trip to her office.

				<p class=fuschia>Learn:<ul>

				<li class=fuschia> The first thing you must do

				<li class=fuschia> What to do if you’re over 40

				<!--<li class=fuschia> The top 7 interview questions to be prepared for-->

				<li class=fuschia> How to get an offer in a new career when you have no experience

				<li class=fuschia> How to stay focused and motivated

				<li class=fuschia> How others made successful career changes

				<li class=fuschia> If you have what it takes to make a change

				<li class=fuschia> What hardly anyone considers when making a career change

				<!--<li class=fuschia> The secret to getting an offer--></ul>


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<li>Do you have what it takes to make a career change?<br /><a href="http://andreakay.com/the-andrea-kay-how-serious-are-you-test/">Click to take the "Andrea Kay How Serious Are You?" Test</a><br /><br /></li>
<li>Are you in the right career?<br /><a href="http://andreakay.com/andrea-kays-career-quiz/">Take this test to find out.</a><br /><br /></li>
<li>Can you name four reasons someone would hire you over your competition?<br /><a href="http://www.andreakay.com/worksabitchtest/4reasons.php">Take this test to find out.</a></li>

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				<li>Amazon's 14th best selling book in the job-hunting category!<br /><br /></li>
				<li>Named as one of the "Great Books That Will Change Your Life" by Amazon.com</li>
				
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				  <li>"I read your book and figured out what I really wanted to do. I thought, why hadn’t I applied for the Peace Corps earlier in my life! The book also taught me that I didn’t need a new job to fix my unhappiness. I began to understand that I wasn’t working with the right type of people in the office. Once I learned that, I became much more assertive and overall the my work environment became much better."<br /><br /><strong>--Nick<br />Cincinnati, Ohio</strong></li>

				  								<li>I truly LOVE LOVE LOVE Life's a Bitch and have given copies to friends.<br /><br /><strong>--Sue Soldo</strong></li>
								<li>"I just bought your book, Life's a Bitch... When I started reading step 1, my eyes started welling up with tears. It's like you understand what I'm feeling and going through...I wanted to thank you for putting this type of book together."<br /><br /><strong>--Reader in Maryland</strong></li>
								<li>"I learned about you through your book 'Life's a Bitch...' What a wonderful tool! I took my time reading it and took it very seriously. I was completely stuck in my career, and actually very sad. Imagine a grown woman crying every Sunday night because Monday's approach. The job was not bad, I had the best coworkers...I was simply unfulfilled. It took me a total of 47 days to read your book and do all the exercises. After that, I committed to 15 days of pure 'thinking' about the things I had learned about myself with your help. Now, 7 months later, I have successfully transitioned careers. Not only that, I got the job for an additional $15k pay increase and have started a Masters degree in Industrial-Organizational Psychology....did I mention that I love my job!? I got everything that I had written down as the 'things that I want' because I took this seriously.
You have a gift, thank you for sharing!"<br /><br /><strong>--Dorana Sylvia<br />Washington, D.C.</strong></li>
								<li>"I recently finished your book and left a 24-year career, making big bucks to a brand new career serving senior citizens with dementia. It is the greatest decision I ever made. The book helped me realize that there is more than money. I knew I was looking to find my passion, and the book helped me put that together. I love going to work every day."<br /><br /><strong>--Reader in Seattle</strong></li>

								<li>"I have been recommending Andrea Kay's books to my clients for years. She provides a clear, practical path that is also creative, fun and user-friendly. When you are looking for a job, whether a recent graduate, changing career in mid-life or returning to the work force, the last thing you want to read is a tedious and uninspiring book. If you are looking to make a change, do yourself a favor--read Andrea's books!"<br /><br /><strong>--Beth Planzer, Therapist</strong></li>
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