{"product_id":"make-me-an-offer-i-cant-refuse-gangster-rules-for-your-working-life-by-susan-riehle-susan-riehle","title":"Make Me an Offer I Can't Refuse: \"Gangster\" Rules for Your Working Life By Susan Riehle \u0026 Susan Riehle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eGet the job and life you want! A funny, street-smart guide to search, interview, negotiate, and thrive like a boss.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA career guide that’s smart, funny, and brutally honest about what really works. Learn how to pull off the ultimate career heist: build your own empire and run the joint your own way.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eLearn what six-figure earners know\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMake your salary skyrocket—just by knowing how to ask.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarn respect from coworkers and trust from the boss.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurn interviews into conversations you control.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResolve or avoid conflict with ease.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuild lasting confidence based on skill and strategy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLand the job of your dreams.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eThis book is for...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessionals seeking new jobs or promotions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCareer changers and recent graduates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCorporate employees who want to be leaders or entrepreneurs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eBrand-new Edition with Bonus Material!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMelissa Parker, Dean, Harrison College,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecalls this book “ingenious” for its mix of humor, heart, and hard-won career wisdom. With a clever gangster theme, Susan Riehle helps readers think like insiders—seeing interviews from the employer’s view, mastering a simple six-step plan, and learning from real stories of wins, wipeouts, and comebacks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you’re launching your first job, switching careers, or dreaming of running your own business, this book teaches the street-smart strategies top professionals use to thrive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eWhy Gangsters?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause they knew how the game was played. They saw through systems, read people fast, and understood leverage—skills every professional needs. Gangsters are the original counter-cultural force in life as well as in fiction. As Al Capone put it, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003e“Capitalism is the legitimate racket of the ruling class.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLooking at capitalism as a racket lets us see the gimmicks and tricks that allow us to ‘win against the house’ and against all odds. Gangster quotes are simple, direct, and—ironically—often spot-on about legitimate business. Without pulling any punches, these original badasses of business point out the quirks of getting and keeping a job.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJob-hunting and job-keeping are serious business—so you can use a little humor. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eYou\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e have to change to change your luck. I call upon “Lucky,” Al, Dillinger, and Butch to help you do that.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eA robber tells Jack Benny, “Give me your money or your life.” Benny pauses, then says, “I’m thinking it over!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eWhat people are saying\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"With an intriguing “gangster” theme, Susan Riehle uncovers little-known strategies for career seekers who use self-evaluation, problem-solving, and careful planning. She examines the employer’s view, offers an interview plan, a six-step process, and shares coaching stories that illustrate practical career planning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Tips cover everything from interview responses to salary negotiation, personality dynamics, and conflict resolution.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is more than ordinary career advice—it's life advice. With a little something for everyone, and a whole lot more for those ready to advance, change, or breathe new life into their careers, this ingenious book should not be missed.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Melissa Parker, Dean, Harrison College\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eAbout this edition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis new, expanded second edition adds 30% new material—fresh insights, modern examples, and bonus tips. It covers interviewing, salary negotiation, conflict resolution, leadership, and entrepreneurship, all delivered with humor, storytelling, and straight talk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThink of it as a masterclass in career strategy—updated for today’s fast-changing world. If you’re ready to stop waiting for permission and start running your own operation, this book shows you how to do it your way.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Read Room","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":59488390086942,"sku":null,"price":160.0,"currency_code":"BDT","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":59488390119710,"sku":null,"price":290.0,"currency_code":"BDT","in_stock":true},{"title":"eBook","offer_id":59488390152478,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"BDT","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1076\/7515\/6766\/files\/71xmaOuTH6L._SY385.jpg?v=1781888355","url":"https:\/\/www.readroombd.com\/products\/make-me-an-offer-i-cant-refuse-gangster-rules-for-your-working-life-by-susan-riehle-susan-riehle","provider":"Read Room","version":"1.0","type":"link"}