A nice afternoon read.

Reading it in 2021 i didn't find anything new. Definitely not a timeless read. There are more bullshit jobs today like being an influencer or career consultant.
The book held a very surface-level view of the jobs talked about. There's more to those jobs and after the first few the book just becomes unbearably boring.

- overly simplistic, but somewhat entertaining examination of such bullshit jobs as aromatherapist, motivational speaker, velvet-rope nazi, etc.
- cute

I liked it. Funny. Even included a few details I wouldn't have expected. Fun read.

Not as bullshit as the title. There are times when you really LoL at what Stanley Bing says about certain jobs where you eventually realise that there’s a little bullshit in all of us. Your bullshit is whatever you make of it; so make it a good one!!!

Mostly about as bullshit as the feeble attempt at comedy in this book

was an entertaining read in 2006 while sorting out what to do next.

It's all bullshit - everything - every job - bullshit ! And you can succeed at all of it.

This irreverant look at the careers we hold in high regard will make you wonder why you are doing whatever it is your are doing now. Quite funny, often sarcastic.

what a silly shallow book!

short, funny and appropriately gifted from the people who listen to me complain about what I'm doing now...

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This book is absolutely brilliant as it intricately outlines the existence of bullshit jobs throughout history and in the contemporary era. The author brilliantly dissects what makes each job essentially "bullshit," providing a keen understanding that transcends time. What sets this book apart is its profoundly human exploration of the meaning behind each of these 100 bullshit jobs.

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The author delves into the art of transforming any job, not initially labeled as one of these 100 bullshit jobs, into a bullshit job through clever "bullshit" methods like delegation and procrastination. The ingenious revelation that any work's potential for becoming bullshit is defined by its susceptibility to procrastination or delegation is both enlightening and amusing.

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One of the highlights of the book is the introduction of a beautiful mathematical formula early on, offering a quantitative measure of just how "bullshit" your job might be. I appreciate the author's meticulous and systematic approach, providing a detailed breakdown of each job point by point. The book thoroughly explores the bullshit level of each job, its economic potential, advantages, disadvantages, and whether one might be suitable for that particular type of work.

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Including all those professions that absolutely deceive us all the time, the coverage of a wide array of bullshit jobs is impressive, such as economists, reiki therapists, executive consultants, "yesmen" dedicated to pleasing the management class, nutritionists, and more.

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Author Insight: A notable aspect that adds immense value to this book is that it's penned by Stanley Bing, a seasoned corporate veteran who has spent a lifetime navigating the corporate world and dealing with all sorts of sharks and "bullshit." His extensive experience in corporate culture makes him an authoritative voice on the subject, not only in this book but also in his other works that humorously critique the business culture, our economy, and capitalism as a whole. This firsthand expertise elevates the book's credibility and makes it an invaluable read for anyone seeking a humorous yet insightful take on the pervasive "bullshit" within our professional lives.

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You know, if he hadn't made fun of book editors, he could've written a book that's coherent, consistent, and ACTUALLY funny.