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I read this to feel the vibe that comes from 20 years of experience. To be honest, I didn't have high expectations. I wondered if it might just be another run-of-the-mill self-help book that I've read way too many times. Recommendation. The opening section of the book gave me great strength after I gave up the "open recruitment premium" and changed jobs after just one year. It says you must be ready to leave at any time. To think a workplace is a lease agreement—the landlord (boss) really is in
There is likely no one who does not dream of a happy work life. Based on the author's firsthand experiences, this book offers a realistic account of how to find happiness in the workplace and pursue one's dreams. Starting with the essence of work, it covers its principles and conditions for a happy life, and concludes with the author's heartfelt advice. Reading this book feels like unraveling the knots of a difficult work life, and within it, dreams and hopes for one's career are revived. I
The author’s workplace know-how, honed over 20 years of diverse roles at Samsung ranging from overseas sales and expatriate assignments to HR training! I’ve been coming across self-help books frequently lately... I guess I want to become a better person... That’s how I discovered *Dream Workplace*. Author Kim Dong-young, who boldly left Samsung to live a life as a professional lecturer after experiencing every ups and downs of life there for over 20 years, shares his vivid personal experiences
Life Lecture for a Dream Workplace and a Happy Workplace by Kim Dong-young There was a scene in a webtoon. During a job interview, the interviewer asked, "If you were hired, what is the first thing you would want to do?" The answer was, "Quit my job." For every office worker, quitting is likely the first thing they want to do upon joining a company. While a workplace is a place to earn money, it also involves a tremendous amount of stress. People usually think about moving to a new job or
A book I stumbled upon at a time when I was exhausted from a tough work life was a great help. It seems life is similar for those in small companies like mine and those in large corporations. No matter where you are, you suffer because of your boss and struggle with performance pressure. However, I believe that if you can dream within your workplace like the author does, even a difficult job is bearable. I wonder if I, too, will be able to escape this hardship someday and live a wonderful,
This book is a huge help to those just starting out in the workforce or those struggling at work. After reading it, you will naturally feel the urge to make positive changes to your own life. It is not cliché, and it is so captivating that once you pick it up, you won't be able to put it down. I also want to attend the author's lectures, as they sound interesting. It was the most helpful self-help book I have read recently. The author has captured all the events and experiences gained while
I approached this book out of curiosity and doubt—wondering whether a dream job could truly exist in a country like South Korea, where the competition for survival is fierce and hierarchical relationships rooted in Confucian culture are highly valued—and it flows effortlessly with powerful appeal. This is because it is the essence of the effort and contemplation endured over 20 years navigating countless challenges at Samsung, a top-tier conglomerate known for having the most intense workloads
This book is a huge help to those just starting out in the workforce or those struggling at work. After reading it, it naturally makes you want to positively change your own life. It isn't cliché, and it is so captivating that once you pick it up, you can't put it down. I also want to listen to the author's lectures, as they sound interesting. It was the most helpful self-help book I have read recently. Since it offers so much practical help for everyday work life, I highly recommend it to my
Kim Dong-young: Dream job
Based on the know-how acquired during over 20 years of working at a large corporation, *The Workplace of Dreams* discusses how to achieve one's dreams while working. Through vivid personal anecdotes, the author unfolds the journey of taking one step at a time toward one's desired dream and shares the principles and methods for finding happiness with those struggling in the workplace. The book captures the challenging and arduous early days of work, the process of discovering one's dream amidst it, the step-by-step preparation for the future envisioned while working, and the consistent effort made by using what was learned at work as a stepping stone toward one's aspirations. Additionally, the book offers advice by strategically including famous quotes and maxims gleaned from the book.
Korean title: 꿈꾸는 직장
Korean author: 김동영
Korean publisher: 성안당
ISBN-13: 9788931580815
Reviews
I read this to feel the vibe that comes from 20 years of experience. To be honest, I didn't have high expectations. I wondered if it might just be another run-of-the-mill self-help book that I've read way too many times. Recommendation. The opening section of the book gave me great strength after I gave up the "open recruitment premium" and changed jobs after just one year. It says you must be ready to leave at any time. To think a workplace is a lease agreement—the landlord (boss) really is in
There is likely no one who does not dream of a happy work life. Based on the author's firsthand experiences, this book offers a realistic account of how to find happiness in the workplace and pursue one's dreams. Starting with the essence of work, it covers its principles and conditions for a happy life, and concludes with the author's heartfelt advice. Reading this book feels like unraveling the knots of a difficult work life, and within it, dreams and hopes for one's career are revived. I
The author’s workplace know-how, honed over 20 years of diverse roles at Samsung ranging from overseas sales and expatriate assignments to HR training! I’ve been coming across self-help books frequently lately... I guess I want to become a better person... That’s how I discovered *Dream Workplace*. Author Kim Dong-young, who boldly left Samsung to live a life as a professional lecturer after experiencing every ups and downs of life there for over 20 years, shares his vivid personal experiences
Life Lecture for a Dream Workplace and a Happy Workplace by Kim Dong-young There was a scene in a webtoon. During a job interview, the interviewer asked, "If you were hired, what is the first thing you would want to do?" The answer was, "Quit my job." For every office worker, quitting is likely the first thing they want to do upon joining a company. While a workplace is a place to earn money, it also involves a tremendous amount of stress. People usually think about moving to a new job or
A book I stumbled upon at a time when I was exhausted from a tough work life was a great help. It seems life is similar for those in small companies like mine and those in large corporations. No matter where you are, you suffer because of your boss and struggle with performance pressure. However, I believe that if you can dream within your workplace like the author does, even a difficult job is bearable. I wonder if I, too, will be able to escape this hardship someday and live a wonderful,
This book is a huge help to those just starting out in the workforce or those struggling at work. After reading it, you will naturally feel the urge to make positive changes to your own life. It is not cliché, and it is so captivating that once you pick it up, you won't be able to put it down. I also want to attend the author's lectures, as they sound interesting. It was the most helpful self-help book I have read recently. The author has captured all the events and experiences gained while
I approached this book out of curiosity and doubt—wondering whether a dream job could truly exist in a country like South Korea, where the competition for survival is fierce and hierarchical relationships rooted in Confucian culture are highly valued—and it flows effortlessly with powerful appeal. This is because it is the essence of the effort and contemplation endured over 20 years navigating countless challenges at Samsung, a top-tier conglomerate known for having the most intense workloads
This book is a huge help to those just starting out in the workforce or those struggling at work. After reading it, it naturally makes you want to positively change your own life. It isn't cliché, and it is so captivating that once you pick it up, you can't put it down. I also want to listen to the author's lectures, as they sound interesting. It was the most helpful self-help book I have read recently. Since it offers so much practical help for everyday work life, I highly recommend it to my












