Fun at work : a journey of acceptance, joy and true meaning / Kathryn Owler, PhD.

By:

Owler, Kathryn Jean [author.]

Material type: Text

text

Media type:

unmediated

Carrier type:

volume

ISBN:

9780473319069

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DDC classification:

650.1 23

Contents:

Introduction: Why have fun at work? -- Part 1. Preparing for a Grand Future : -- 1. Growing up: seeking meaning, joy and "the beyond" -- 2. Young and carefree -- 3. Leaving home -- 4. Epiphany in the tearoom -- 5. In pursuit of a career job - but what career -- 6. Rock bottom and climbing out -- 7. Bully afoot -- 8. Opting out, or in? -- 9. Getting ready to "go home" -- Part 2. Unravelling the Puzzle : -- 10. Coming home -- 11. Love calls -- 12. Mrs Fun at work -- 13. Starting a "well at work" business -- 14. The joy of music -- 15. Slow business growth -- 16. Tempted off track -- 17. My discontent is my gift! -- Part 3. Acceptance and Arrival : -- 18. Research calls -- 19. Figuring out how to have fun at work -- 20. A happy ending?

Summary: "Dr Kathryn Owler recounts her personal story in a light-hearted but insightful fashion, sharing key strategies to achieving a truly satisfying and meaningful work life"--Back cover.Summary: " "Are you unhappy at work? Do you ever wonder if you are in the right job? Do you find it hard to be yourself at work? Would you like more fun, excitement or stimulation in your work life? In Fun at Work, Dr Kathryn Owler recounts her personal story in a light-hearted but insightful fashion, sharing key strategies to achieving a truly satisfying and meaningful work life. Dr Owler has been in pursuit of fun at work for many years, carrying out academic research on the topic but also by learning hands-on through her own tussles with life. Her sometimes tortuous and often humorous journey will provide inspiration for anyone looking to harness the power of fun at work."--Publisher's website.

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"Dr Kathryn Owler recounts her personal story in a light-hearted but insightful fashion, sharing key strategies to achieving a truly satisfying and meaningful work life"--Back cover.

" "Are you unhappy at work? Do you ever wonder if you are in the right job? Do you find it hard to be yourself at work? Would you like more fun, excitement or stimulation in your work life? In Fun at Work, Dr Kathryn Owler recounts her personal story in a light-hearted but insightful fashion, sharing key strategies to achieving a truly satisfying and meaningful work life. Dr Owler has been in pursuit of fun at work for many years, carrying out academic research on the topic but also by learning hands-on through her own tussles with life. Her sometimes tortuous and often humorous journey will provide inspiration for anyone looking to harness the power of fun at work."--Publisher's website.

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