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I plucked this from the depths of my physical TBR stacks for the #pop21 prompt #ABookWhereTheMCWorksAtYourCurrentOrDreamJob and though I'm in sales now, I have many years of being involved in hotel operations and thought it was a good excuse to get around to this.
If you have ever worked in a hotel for more than a week, you've likely heard the phrase "I could write a book about this place". Sadly, this memoir was filled more with the ⬇️

2021 book log dump
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I did not love this year of reading, so I relied on memoir get me through. The absolute worst book I read was The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck. 🤮

#NewYearSpecial Day 1 in the books. I read 154 pages in the tagged book bringing me close to finishing and I found 9 words already.

#20in4 #treasurehunt @Andrew65

Tomsky comes off as a bit of an asshole but as the book went on, I began to understand why. He‘s spent most of his life being chewed up and spit out by customers and management and as a fellow service industry worker, I completely get it. It was interesting learning about the hotel industry and how to play the game to get the best perks possible.

Such an angry 😡 tone this book has, but I get it. Those folks that are in food service, retail, and hospitality jobs are abused by management and customers alike, and after you take so much, you get tired of it. The author did give some tips to get upgrades and premium service, but basically advises customers to just be kind to the staff. 2/5🛌s

Not bad, not brilliant. I enjoyed the book but I wanted a different ending for the author. He is SO self deprecating that it‘s hard to tell how much is “real” & how much is entertainment but as a memoir, it is not at all uplifting or hopeful. Still, it‘s a snarky, often humorous, window deep into the hospitality industry & I found myself going “ha! So THATS what that was” quite a bit. If you‘re offended by profanity, this is not the book for you⬇️

♥️Love this.

“Service is not about being up-front and honest. Service is about minimizing negatives and creating the illusion of perfection. Here‘s how it‘s done: Lie. Smile. Finesse. Barter. Convince. Lie again. Smile again.”

I didn‘t expect to laugh so much! I respond to his type of humor and a funny book is exactly what I needed. This is also an interesting glimpse into the hospitality business. I highly recommend the audio. Tomsky‘s narration is perfect.

😆 #audio #overdrive #quote #quotes

Birthday party prep! My baby will be 4 on Sunday and has requested a Lego Mini Fig Party. 😁 Some of these will end up topping cupcakes. Not sure about the rest yet. I made way too many. #audio #overdrive

This was a fantastic book. I really enjoyed learning a bit more about the inner workings of running big hotels. The audiobook version was a must. Loved it.

My favorite mug, tee, and tote, followed by a ridiculous pile of bookmarks. Was anyone else here a subscriber to Jacob Tomsky's Short Story Thursdays? #mugsteestotesswag #riotgrams

I had never heard of this book but the cover caught my eye when I was searching the library catalog for an audiobook without a waitlist. I'm happy to report that it's seriously funny and quite interesting! I suspect it may seem a little "trying too hard" on paper, but the audio narration is pitch perfect. #audiobooks

You'll never look at hotels the same way again after reading this book. I don't know if this is a good thing or a bad thing. Possibly both.

Following up A Man Called Ove with Heads in Beds. I needed something light and irreverent after Ove. I could never work in hospitality.

Staying warm while working at the shop...it is a crisp 14 degrees out today. We decided this called for a blanket and reading time. #wickedwitchshoes #booksandcuddles

After years working within the hospitality industry, I could totally relate to this book. I saw myself in certain scenes, had a sense of deja vu with some of the conversations. Didn't help that I decided reading while commuting to/from work each day. But will defo be recommending it to my fellow reception ladies. I know they will feel the same way I did.

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In my 5th year working in hotels and I totally understand what he's gone through. My fellow reception ladies are already asking to borrow this once I'm done.

This one was fun! An interesting look into working in the hotel industry. Not something I would usually read, but I'm glad I did. Several hilarious moments.

Perfect beach read as not much thought involved but an enjoyable read all the same. Found the author to be very likeable, was like an old friend telling a story. A quick, pleasant read.