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""Your Career is a Journey, Not a Guarantee - Are You Ready for the Unexpected?"" Put yourself in a situation where you walk into work one day, coffee in hand, only to be blindsided by the two words you never saw coming: You're fired. It is a moment that can leave even the most seasoned professional reeling, unless you're prepared. In Prepare to Get Fired!, career coach and corporate survivor, John Burns FCMA, flips the script on job security with a bold, entertaining guide to thriving in the unpredictable world of work. Packed with real talk, personal experiences, practical strategies, and a heavy dose of humour, this book will teach you how to: Spot the early warning signs of redundancy before they strike. Build a bulletproof professional network (yes, even if you're an introvert). Manage your finances so a pink slip doesn't mean panic. Rebrand yourself and bounce back stronger than ever. Whether you're climbing the ladder or comfortably coasting, this book is your wake-up call to future-proof your career and take control of your destiny. Job security is a myth - career resilience is your superpower. ""A must-read for anyone who works for a paycheck and wants to keep earning one."" You're about to learn how to master the art of staying ahead, no matter what curveballs life throws your way!

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John Burns FCMA is a seasoned career coach, corporate veteran, and now a passionate author with a message too important to ignore: no job is truly secure. With over 25 years of experience in the corporate world, John navigated the highs of leadership, the grind of office politics, and eventually, the hard truth of career displacement. That unexpected turn didn't end the journey - it transformed it. Today, he helps professionals future-proof their careers, prepare for uncertainty, and regain control of their professional lives. As the founder of CareerProof Coaching(TM)️, John has mentored hundreds of young professionals and mid-career leaders, offering them tools to thrive in an ever-changing job market. Through keynotes, workshops, podcasts and one-on-one sessions, he continues to empower individuals to think beyond job titles and build careers anchored on adaptability, skills, and self-worth. Prepare to Get Fired! is not just a book, it's a wake-up call. It's part memoir, part manual, and fully grounded in lived experience. Whether you're just starting your career or leading a team, this book will change how you view job security, and inspire you to take your future into your own hands. When John isn't writing or coaching, you'll find him reading, going on long walks, keeping fit in local gyms or watching rugby games with friends and family.

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