<< 1 >>
Rating: 
Summary: Not as good as you think
Review: I was quite disappointed with this book. It starts off great, with great advice, but as each new chapter begins, one begins to see that what Mr. Job is advising Latinos is to basically sell out until you are in a senior enough position to get away with staying true to your identity. We are at a time where, Latinos are growing in great numbers and where Americans are embracing the Latino culture (think Buena Vista Social Clun, salsa dancing, the "Latin Explosion"). I think that now Latinos have more latitude in their behavior at work to stay true to their culture, not like Mr. Job suggests. He gives extreme examples of how people do not even serve latin-american food when their bosses come over. Not serving Latin-American food or playing Latin-American music, seems very extreme. I think your colleagues will probably appreciate this and see it as an opportunity to know more about your culture. While Mr. Job does make some good points, it seems the message he's trying to send out is to sell out, don't feel guilty about it, your career is #1, then comes family AND YOU MUST FOLLOW THESE RULES if you want to advance. He contradicts himself so much throughout this book, he tells you that you will maintain 2 identities, your corporate one and the one where you are Latino, however, he then goes on to show examples where people lose their Latino identities and take on this corporate identity both inside and out of the office. He tells you to dress like them, talk like them, be like them, essentially, wow where's the sense of self in this book. He does devote one chapter to "Living the American Dream Latin Style," which basically reenforces the notion that the american dream latn style can be achieved after one is in a high enough position, because as he puts it, "The more successful you are and the higher you rise within your organization, the more latitude you are allowed in your behavior, especially regarding the very cultural differences that set you apart from other executives in the first place." I recommend that those who do buy this book, to extract the good advice and points, especially about challenging stereotypes, but to be weary of the message he's giving about losing your identity.
Rating: 
Summary: Fantastic!
Review: This is an excellent book for both latinos and non-latinos. He speaks to all people. A must have for the next generation.
Rating:
Summary: Take the good. Leave out the bad!
Review: While Job's book is an easy read, and there is some good practical advice in it, I would suggest that Latino's who read this book do so with caution and healthy skepticism. In the book Job tries to advise Latino's on how to climb the Corporate latter while being Latin. He talks about how Latinos should blend their culture with that of the corporate world. My problem with the book comes via the ingredients he uses in his suggested blend. While he does incorporate many of the corporate or white culture (which in his book seem to be interchangeable )it is hard to find where in this blend is the Latin culture.(to few and far between for my liking) He does not give Latinos enough credit. In fact he urges Latinos to detach themselves from their culture. While this suggestion does have some validity to some extent, Job goes as far as suggesting to the reader that they should avoid playing Salsa at their own party in order to fit in with your white corporate co-workers and counter part. As a Latino myself I found this book offensive. I think he tries to send the message that Latino's can find the proper balance of culture to fit in the Corporate world. Unfortunately for Job the message that comes glaring through is : If Latinos want to make it in the corporate world be prepare to cater to white employers and co-workers or you will not be accepted. He say's nothing about being true to yourself or your culture. He makes it seem as being true to your culture and becoming a successful Latino in the corporate world is an impossibility. He even uses the phrase "don't be afraid to sell out." I am sorry, while this formula may have worked for him, I am not ready to sell out my heritage. I am about to enter the corporate world soon-- and when I become a successful Latino, I'll be able to look back proudly and say, what the great Frank Sinatra once sang so elegantly, "I did it my way!"
Rating:
Summary: Take the good. Leave out the bad!
Review: While Job's book is an easy read, and there is some good practical advice in it, I would suggest that Latino's who read this book do so with caution and healthy skepticism. In the book Job tries to advise Latino's on how to climb the Corporate latter while being Latin. He talks about how Latinos should blend their culture with that of the corporate world. My problem with the book comes via the ingredients he uses in his suggested blend. While he does incorporate many of the corporate or white culture (which in his book seem to be interchangeable )it is hard to find where in this blend is the Latin culture.(to few and far between for my liking) He does not give Latinos enough credit. In fact he urges Latinos to detach themselves from their culture. While this suggestion does have some validity to some extent, Job goes as far as suggesting to the reader that they should avoid playing Salsa at their own party in order to fit in with your white corporate co-workers and counter part. As a Latino myself I found this book offensive. I think he tries to send the message that Latino's can find the proper balance of culture to fit in the Corporate world. Unfortunately for Job the message that comes glaring through is : If Latinos want to make it in the corporate world be prepare to cater to white employers and co-workers or you will not be accepted. He say's nothing about being true to yourself or your culture. He makes it seem as being true to your culture and becoming a successful Latino in the corporate world is an impossibility. He even uses the phrase "don't be afraid to sell out." I am sorry, while this formula may have worked for him, I am not ready to sell out my heritage. I am about to enter the corporate world soon-- and when I become a successful Latino, I'll be able to look back proudly and say, what the great Frank Sinatra once sang so elegantly, "I did it my way!"
<< 1 >>
| 
