A guide that provides the information needed to thrive. It helps jobseekers and prospective entrepreneurs figure out what they really want to do next. It includes advice on retraining, freelancing and independent contracting, and Internet marketing options. This fresh, funny and smart guide will provides the information needed to thrive, even in the current economic environment. It helps jobseekers and prospective entrepreneurs figure out what they really want to do next. It includes advice on retraining, freelancing and independent contracting, and Internet marketing options. Unfortunately, unemployment is on the rise – leaving many people anxious about how to recreate themselves and renew their careers after being fired. This fresh, funny and smart guide will be a life saver, providing the information needed to thrive, even in this tight economic environment. It will help jobseekers and prospective entrepreneurs figure out what they really want to do next, understand the changing job market and find work in growth areas such as green technology. Theres also advice on retraining, freelancing and independent contracting and Internet marketing options. Personal interviews with workers who changed their lives after getting laid off – and who are now doing what they love – offer additional inspiration.