Careers in Crime: An Applicant's Guide

Are you bored with your job? Do you feel that there is a disparate ratio of stress to money earned? Do you want more control over your hours or workload? If you answer yes to any of these questions, you might be ready to examine a new vocation—something that will add some excitement to your life. Michael Weinberg has your next bold career move all mapped out in his new book Careers in Crime: An Applicant's Guide (Andrews McMeel Publishing, $12.99).

Careers in Crime is an exotic safari through 50 truly alternative occupations—as led by your high school guidance counselor. From time-(dis)honored favorites like hit man, jewel thief, and pimp, to emerging fields such as spammer, identity thief, and drug counterfeiter, Careers in Crime dishes the sinfully delicious inside scoop. Weinberg takes you deep undercover in the criminal workplace and scores and ranks each illicit occupation in terms of:

With these in mind, readers will be able to determine whether or not they have a future in crime.

Americans are addicted to the antics of the wiseguys, white-collar finks, and protected witnesses, but how much is actually known about their incredible jobs? Discover answers to such pressing questions as:

• Which cities offer the best opportunities for poachers?
• What's the average workweek for a seasoned house thief?
• How much can a federally protected witness make?

Crime and punishment have become national pastimes. Whether you love Prison Break, Law & Order, or the dearly departed Sopranos, if you're ready for a life change, or you know someone who is, you will be motivated to investigate your criminal calling in Careers in Crime. A hilarious graduation present, a mind-blowing crime read, and the ultimate job book parody, Careers in Crime arms aspiring criminals with the ammunition needed to make informed career choices. Get ready to join the dark side, or Michael Weinberg will make you an offer you cannot refuse.

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About Michael Weinberg

While serving as the original managing editor of the Jobs Rated Almanac (the first book to systematically rank American careers), Michael Weinberg came up with the irrepressible idea for this dark, deeply informative parody. He has also served as a contributing editor for The Best and Worst of Everything and What Are the Odds? Weinberg received his bachelor's degree from the University of Chicago. An accomplished recording artist and sound designer, Weinberg is currently codeveloping a syndicated series for NPR, Open Ear, in association with Minnesota Public Radio and Marketplace Communications. Weinberg lives in Chicago.

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Careers in Crime: An Applicant's Guide

By: Michael Weinberg
ISBN: 978-0-7407-5708-2
Format: Paperback: 7 x 9, 224 pages
Price: $12.99 ($14.50 Canada)