Bait and Switch

The (Futile) Pursuit of the American Dream
Book • 2005
'Bait and Switch' delves into the challenges faced by white-collar professionals in the job market.

Barbara Ehrenreich, the author, investigates the realities of unemployment and job searching in the corporate world.

She uncovers the often demoralizing and exploitative practices prevalent in the industry.

Ehrenreich exposes the gap between the promises of career advancement and the harsh realities of job insecurity.

The book offers a critical perspective on the changing nature of work and the increasing vulnerability of even highly educated workers in the modern economy.

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