NetSlaves: True Tales of Working the Web
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • The Electronic Sweatshop
  • Good, but...
  • A 246 Page "Support Group"
  • A 246 Page "Support Group"
  • A 246 Page "Support Group"
NetSlaves: True Tales of Working the Web
Bill Lessard , and Steve Baldwin
Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill Companies
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Binding: Paperback

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Authors Bill Lessard and Steve Baldwin neatly summarize the operating principle behind NetSlaves: "People are nuts, no matter what profession they're in, but people forced to work like dogs with the carrot stick of stock options and 'untold' wealth dangling under their noses are especially nuts."

If all you know about the Internet business is what you've read in the financial press, then NetSlaves provides a cold slap of reality. For every headline-making company like Yahoo! or Amazon.com, there are hundreds or perhaps even thousands more like the ones Net vets Lessard and Baldwin have worked for. These are the startups that never finish up, companies that hire hundreds of programmers and Web-site designers and techies of all stripes, then merge or downsize or go out of business before anyone can cash in. The authors take the reader on an anthropological expedition through what they call the New Media Caste System. At the bottom rung are the "garbagemen," the guys who have to get the server up and running when it crashes, who have to rush to help the digital morons who can't figure out how to open their e-mail. At the top, of course, are the "robber barons," the guys who really do get mind-blowing wealth and profiles in Wired magazine. For each level, the authors tell an instructive, cautionary tale of life in the new economy.

Although Lessard and Baldwin clearly set out to create revenge journalism, enjoyed by all those who've lived on pizza and Mountain Dew for months on end only to end up with pink slips, those outside the tech universe should enjoy it, too. Revenge may be a dish best served cold, but it's easy to warm up to NetSlaves. --Lou Schuler

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A Library Journal Best Business Book for 1999 and featured in The New York Times and USA Today, the cult classic NetSlaves is now in paperback. Referring to the NetSlaves website on which this book was based, Cybercritic Ty Burr called it A bitterly funny reminder that the multimedia industry is not populated by future Masters of the Universe but by the same psychotics, power trippers, and cubicle people as any other business.... In capturing their voices, this book creates a savage commentary on a cultural phenomenon that has remained hidden for too long. • Featured in The New York Times, USA Today, Toronto Globe & Mail, Chicago Tribune, Seattle Weekly, San Diego Union-Tribune, Computer World, NPR, CBS-Radio's The Online Shopping Report, abcnews.com, TalkCity, The Industry Standard, Silicon Valleyreporter.com • The authors have appeared on the Leher News Hour and in Crain's NY Business

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3 out of 5 stars The Electronic Sweatshop.......2004-11-21

The stories in this book are from "real people who work at real Internet companies". Names have been changed, and some are composite characters. The stories try to give the reality behind the job descriptions. They want to demystify the jargon, and describe the caste system of Internet business. This is not too different from a white-collar factory of office workers IMO. There may be more open antagonism though (pp. 31-32). I once heard that you should never be late for a meeting since the others would gossip about you. The story about "Jane" on page 96 confirms this, and shows she didn't understand "office politics". Is golf the rich-guy equivalent of bowling (p.102)? A way to create back-channel links and friendships?

One warning is that long hours results in lower pay (p.136). Another warning is about using your own money to create a product for a company (Chapter 7.3). The story in Chapter 8.3 reminds me of a motivational speaker who spoke of Free Enterprise, but was a tenured professor at a state college! The story in Chapter 9.3 shows how wear and aging combine against the best intentions. Burnout from pride and arrogance? That's only human! The 'Afterword' suggests this book of anecdotes may serve as a snapshot of people and cultural values, rather than a quickly discarded artifact.

4 out of 5 stars Good, but..........2004-01-19

A collection of stories from people in the industry who didn't make it in the "new economy". These are the people who work 80+ hours a week for little recognition or benefits, and then get fired/burned out. While these stories are true and I'm sure these situations exist, I had a hard time relating to them. They almost seemed too "perfect" in their horribleness...

5 out of 5 stars A 246 Page "Support Group".......2003-04-17

Being an unemployed techie myself, I cannot begin to describe what a godsend this book is. NETSLAVES finally reveals the truth about what it is to be part of what is likely the most under-appreciated sect of the working class. The stale stories of "dorm-room success" have been supplanted by the pathetically sad/darkly humorous accounts of those who have been saddled with with million-dollar job titles, bleeding ulcers, and ramen noodle grocery budgets. NETSLAVES is an entertaining and enligtening read, written by two men who have actually been passengers in every sewer pipe that is The new-media industry. This book is a must for every modern library, as it can be considered a "warning shot" for those with IT aspirations, or as a source of vindication for those of us who have been dismissed and trampled on. Bravo!

5 out of 5 stars A 246 Page "Support Group".......2003-04-17

Being an unemployed techie myself, I cannot begin to describe what a godsend this book is. NETSLAVES finally reveals the truth about what it is to be part of what is likely the most under-appreciated sect of the working class. The stale stories of "dorm-room success" have been supplanted by the pathetically sad/darkly humorous accounts of those who have been saddled with with million-dollar job titles, bleeding ulcers, and ramen noodle grocery budgets. NETSLAVES is an entertaining and enligtening read, written by two men who have actually been passengers in every sewer pipe that is The new-media industry. This book is a must for every modern library, as it can be considered a "warning shot" for those with IT aspirations, or as a source of vindication for those of us who have been dismissed and trampled on. Bravo!

5 out of 5 stars A 246 Page "Support Group".......2003-04-17

Being an unemployed techie myself, I cannot begin to describe what a godsend this book is. NETSLAVES finally reveals the truth about what it is to be part of what is likely the most under-appreciated sect of the working class. The stale stories of "dorm-room success" have been supplanted by the pathetically sad/darkly humorous accounts of those who have been saddled with with million-dollar job titles, bleeding ulcers, and ramen noodle grocery budgets. NETSLAVES is an entertaining and enligtening read, written by two men who have actually been passengers in every sewer pipe that is The new-media industry. This book is a must for every modern library, as it can be considered a "warning shot" for those with IT aspirations, or as a source of vindication for those of us who have been dismissed and trampled on. Bravo!
Working With Elder Abuse: A TRAINING MANUAL FOR HOME CARE, RESIDENTIAL & DAY CARE STAFF
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Working With Elder Abuse: A TRAINING MANUAL FOR HOME CARE, RESIDENTIAL & DAY CARE STAFF
JACKI PRITCHARD
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5 out of 5 stars Rampant Elder Abuse and Fraud Colored By Law: Guardianship!.......2004-09-29

Reports of guardians stealing from their wards' bank accounts and other wise abusing guardianship powers are surfacing with disturbing regularity. 'This problem is going to get bigger and bigger,' says E. Bentley Lipscomb, AARP's Florida state director and a former state secretary of elder affairs. - GUARDIANS DRAWING INCREASED SCRUTINY, AARP Bulletin. Read also "The Retirement Nightmare" by Diane Armstrong. Get the real truth about the fraud and abuse of the elderly and not so elderly by a corrupt probate system and guardians. To avoid a guardianship in the State of Florida, and other states, should be of paramount importance. Find out how to protect yourself and your loved ones with alternatives: health care surrogate, durable power of attorney, mediation and more. Consider that if you leave your parents to fend for themselves, and ignore the deterioration associated with aging, a guardian can gain a guardianship over them and their assets, without informing you. That guardianship will nullify the most meticulous of plans
The Malinois
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  • The Malinois
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Jan Kaldenbach
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1 out of 5 stars The Malinois.......2006-03-19

The book was not very informative had mostly history of the Dog.
I thought the book was waaaaaay over priced for the content.

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3 out of 5 stars Good Book.......2005-07-31

It is not a long book, but there does not seem to be a lot of information on the subject of Malinois. Overall, it is good because the author trained this breed of dog for years. He knows a great deal about the dog. The book is slightly geared towards police dogs, but you can still learn a good amount of information from this book. If you want a dog like this, even for a house pet, than read this book. You need to get a good understanding of what this dog is all about.

2 out of 5 stars disapointing.......2001-12-21

I ordered this book to learn more about the Malinois and instead what i got was a quick description of the breed a hand full of photos and then thats it on them.. The photos were very basic. the information was ok but went on to discuss handlers, choosing dogs, and then KNVP.. all the informaiton is basic.. it only brushes over the information. The book did not even discuss traininng techniques in details... Very disapointing book..

4 out of 5 stars NOT YOUR NORMAL DOG BOOK.......2000-01-11

The great thing about this book is its focus. Most dog breed books tend to look at conformation, rather than the working aspects of the breed. This book is all about the wonderful working attributes of the versitile Malinois. There is a detailed account of how to bring up a young dogs drive and make him tollerant of any situation. The author even discusses the KNPV exercises in the Dutch Police dog trial. I believe this book is perfect for anyone interested in owning/training a malinois for police work or sport.

3 out of 5 stars Blah Mals.......1999-12-31

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                      Elisabeth Prügl
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                            MARVEL MASTERWORKS, VOLUME 23: DR. STRANGE: REPRINTING STRANGE TALES NOS. 110-111, 114-141. Illustrated by Steve Ditko
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                              MARVEL MASTERWORKS, VOLUME 23: DR. STRANGE: REPRINTING STRANGE TALES NOS. 110-111, 114-141. Illustrated by Steve Ditko
                              Stan. Lee
                              Manufacturer: Marvel Enterprises,
                              ProductGroup: Book
                              Binding: Hardcover
                              ASIN: B000N7ENMG

                              Books:

                              1. Occupational Outlook Handbook 1994 95 (Occupational Outlook Handbook (Jist Works))
                              2. Overseas Summer Jobs, 1998 (29th ed)
                              3. Paradise Laborers: Hotel Work In The Global Economy
                              4. Personalist Economics: Moral Convictions, Economic Realities, and Social Actions
                              5. Peterson's Portfolio Power: The New Way to Showcase All Your Job Skills and Experiences
                              6. Prison Officers and Their World
                              7. Proven Resumes and Confidence Builders : A Motivating Job Search Program
                              8. Resource-Based and Evolutionary Theories of the Firm: Towards a Synthesis
                              9. Resumes for First-Time Job Hunters, Third edition (Professional Resumes Series)
                              10. Resumes for Former Military Personnel, 3rd edition (Professional Resumes Series)

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