Schuster and Oxley are long time collaborators and former work colleagues. It is their shared outlook that has bound them together as authors. They are optimistic futurists, advocates for next generation talent, pioneers of new approaches to work, enthusiasts for new technology adoption, and crusaders against entrenched thinking. Their first book - A Career Carol - was Highly Commended in the Business Book Awards 2024.

• CoverPraiseTitleCopyrightDedicationContentsIntroductionPart I: A Groundhog Career Chapter 1: There was a storm brewingChapter 2: Into the breachChapter 3: Into the breach once moreChapter 4: Whether to suffer the breaches of outrageous fortuneChapter 5: A breach is what you make itChapter 6: The first day of the rest of your life – TGI Friday! Part II: Living Professional Life on your Own Terms Chapter 7: A groundhog career – introduction to Part IIChapter 8: Don’t become a captive of the career gameChapter 9: Pursue your career not someone else’sChapter 10: Reframing leadership – from control to shared purposeChapter 11: And finally… a defence of formulas Authors’ notesAcknowledgementsSupplementary notesIndex

An accessible written self-help book offering readers an insight into ‘career traps’, and how to be successful whilst still having a strong work ethic. A FINALIST and highly recommended! - The Wishing Shelf Book Awards...a must-read for anyone looking to take charge of their career journey and live professional life on their own terms. We all need meaning and purpose at work, and the book is a roadmap for escaping the race for promotions and bonuses and finding a career that really matters - HR TodaySo much more than a Career book! It’s the most practical advice on important life decisions I have ever received. ...The chaper summaries and highlights make it so easy to incorporate some of the suggestions into every day life. Loved it! - Amazon 5*Fantastic storytelling...It’s like a philosophical work of art which dives deep into the relationship between modern-life and employment. - Amazon 5*Whether you're just starting out or have been working for years, A Groundhog Career will make you laugh, think, and feel ready to take control of your career. It's a fun and empowering read that will leave you feeling like you can tackle any work challenge with a smile. - Amazon 5*Breaks the mold of career and leadership books - Amazon 5*

Schuster and Oxley are long time collaborators and former work colleagues. It is their shared outlook that has bound them together as authors. They are optimistic futurists, advocates for next generation talent, pioneers of new approaches to work, enthusiasts for new technology adoption, and crusaders against entrenched thinking. Their first book - A Career Carol - was Highly Commended in the Business Book Awards 2024.

• CoverPraiseTitleCopyrightDedicationContentsIntroductionPart I: A Groundhog Career Chapter 1: There was a storm brewingChapter 2: Into the breachChapter 3: Into the breach once moreChapter 4: Whether to suffer the breaches of outrageous fortuneChapter 5: A breach is what you make itChapter 6: The first day of the rest of your life – TGI Friday! Part II: Living Professional Life on your Own Terms Chapter 7: A groundhog career – introduction to Part IIChapter 8: Don’t become a captive of the career gameChapter 9: Pursue your career not someone else’sChapter 10: Reframing leadership – from control to shared purposeChapter 11: And finally… a defence of formulas Authors’ notesAcknowledgementsSupplementary notesIndex

An accessible written self-help book offering readers an insight into ‘career traps’, and how to be successful whilst still having a strong work ethic. A FINALIST and highly recommended! - The Wishing Shelf Book Awards...a must-read for anyone looking to take charge of their career journey and live professional life on their own terms. We all need meaning and purpose at work, and the book is a roadmap for escaping the race for promotions and bonuses and finding a career that really matters - HR TodaySo much more than a Career book! It’s the most practical advice on important life decisions I have ever received. ...The chaper summaries and highlights make it so easy to incorporate some of the suggestions into every day life. Loved it! - Amazon 5*Fantastic storytelling...It’s like a philosophical work of art which dives deep into the relationship between modern-life and employment. - Amazon 5*Whether you're just starting out or have been working for years, A Groundhog Career will make you laugh, think, and feel ready to take control of your career. It's a fun and empowering read that will leave you feeling like you can tackle any work challenge with a smile. - Amazon 5*Breaks the mold of career and leadership books - Amazon 5*

Schuster and Oxley are long time collaborators and former work colleagues. It is their shared outlook that has bound them together as authors. They are optimistic futurists, advocates for next generation talent, pioneers of new approaches to work, enthusiasts for new technology adoption, and crusaders against entrenched thinking. Their first book - A Career Carol - was Highly Commended in the Business Book Awards 2024.

• CoverPraiseTitleCopyrightDedicationContentsIntroductionPart I: A Groundhog Career Chapter 1: There was a storm brewingChapter 2: Into the breachChapter 3: Into the breach once moreChapter 4: Whether to suffer the breaches of outrageous fortuneChapter 5: A breach is what you make itChapter 6: The first day of the rest of your life – TGI Friday! Part II: Living Professional Life on your Own Terms Chapter 7: A groundhog career – introduction to Part IIChapter 8: Don’t become a captive of the career gameChapter 9: Pursue your career not someone else’sChapter 10: Reframing leadership – from control to shared purposeChapter 11: And finally… a defence of formulas Authors’ notesAcknowledgementsSupplementary notesIndex

An accessible written self-help book offering readers an insight into ‘career traps’, and how to be successful whilst still having a strong work ethic. A FINALIST and highly recommended! - The Wishing Shelf Book Awards...a must-read for anyone looking to take charge of their career journey and live professional life on their own terms. We all need meaning and purpose at work, and the book is a roadmap for escaping the race for promotions and bonuses and finding a career that really matters - HR TodaySo much more than a Career book! It’s the most practical advice on important life decisions I have ever received. ...The chaper summaries and highlights make it so easy to incorporate some of the suggestions into every day life. Loved it! - Amazon 5*Fantastic storytelling...It’s like a philosophical work of art which dives deep into the relationship between modern-life and employment. - Amazon 5*Whether you're just starting out or have been working for years, A Groundhog Career will make you laugh, think, and feel ready to take control of your career. It's a fun and empowering read that will leave you feeling like you can tackle any work challenge with a smile. - Amazon 5*Breaks the mold of career and leadership books - Amazon 5*