A very fun, thoughtful book.
I've worked in cubicles (though briefly) and have had experience (limited) programming. I don't think either of those things is really necessary to appreciate the book.
I want to hand this story to a friend who works in HR (and had to get through firings after a merger of two big publishers) as well as the programmers I know. Most of this book has to do with friendships at work and weighing...
Finished Corporate Ties--good read! You know how to tell a story!
I loved this book! Ben Woods, was able to take an otherwise boring scenario, and make it hilarious!! I felt like I personally knew everyone in the book and was living out the novel. I will be recommending this book to my friends. Also, I will be getting my on his first novel, as I enjoy reading his style of writing.
If you’ve ever worked for a large company that endured a corporate takeover, you will be able to relate wholeheartedly to Jason, the new-hire whose life is chronicled in Corporate Ties by Ben Woods. The book is a true slice-of-life picture as Jason is thrust headlong into the upheaval of the workaday world when, after less than 2 weeks on his new job, the company he works for is bought out by a bigger conglomerate.
Jason, hired as a computer programmer, expects to be the first one out...
I literally just started reading it tonight (I'm only to chapter 3) and I love it.
Another winner from author Ben Woods! Anyone who has grinded it out in the corporate world will appreciate this inside humorous look at corporate takeover. I also loved that it was set in my hometown of Louisville, KY. This is a great book to grab on your kindle to take on vacation.
How much is gainful employee worth? "Corporate Ties: Relocation, Recruitment, and Romance in the Workplace" is a novel following Jason Harris, who believes he's found the perfect job, well paying, laid back, even with a shot at romance. But the powers that be relocate the company, and seek to destroy the brief joy that Jason had found. Faced with a decision of just how much a job is worth to him, "Corporate Ties" is a fine pick with plenty to consider, highly recommended.
It made me miss 'Mettle' even more ... well written. Thanks Ben!
Everyone learned to avoid answering the trick question: Do you want to play 52-Pickup? But we all still expect new jobs at a new company to be a serious adventure rather than another misleading practical joke where all of the promises and guarantees are soon forgotten. That's Jason Harris' journey in this book. Since so many people have gone through this emotional meat grinder, many will identify with the waves of doubts, second guesses, and revisited decisions in this novel...
This story is something that has happened to a lot of people in corporate America, especially with the Recession. Corporate restructuring happens. And this is exactly what happens to Jason and the rest of the people at Mettle when they're told they have to move to be with the new parent company.
I really like Woods' style of writing. It's fast paced, funny, with a splash of cynicism (just how I like it) and kept me interested in the story. The writing...
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