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"""I love this book.""-Seth Godin, author of Purple Cow and 18 other international bestsellers Here is a book for every curious, courageous, or desperate, person who's willing to set convention aside to earn a living. From fashioning balloon animals to promoting liquor brands to picking berries in Australia, this easy-to-read, entertaining book takes a candid look at over a hundred jobs that don't require you to sit in an office eight hours a day, five days a week, including: Bike messenger Dog walker Personal shopper Virtual assistant Selling books online Mascot Face Painting Cater waiter Beekeeper English teacher abroad Soap maker And much more! For each job listed, there is a summary of what the position entails; potential pay and hours; start-up costs; qualifications necessary; and more. Interspersed throughout are insiders' accounts of odd job experiences sure to give you an honest and amusing picture of what you might encounter. Yes, this is fun reading, but it is more-a chance to change your life!"

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Abigail is a terrific writer, and this book will both entertain and enlighten. Best of all, it will help you realize that what you do all day really is up to you. --Seth Godin

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Abigail R. Gehringis the author or editor of more than a dozen books includingBack to Basics,Homesteading,The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Country Living, andClassic Candy. She enjoys writing, gardening, experimenting in the kitchen, and spending time with family.She lives with her husband and two children in an 1800s farmstead they are restoring in Marlboro, Vermont.

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