The Workology Greatest Hits CD 
Workology is made by:
Jane Farrow: Host
Producer: Nic ‘Mad-Dog’ Purdon
CBC AUDIO
ISBN: 0-662-33313-6
Copyright 2003

To Order: CBC Boutique – 1-800-955-7711
boutique@toronto.cbc.ca

Review by Sheila Mulhern

Workology CD, a CBC radio program “digs deeply into the secret world of work.” The age-old fantasy of finding happiness at work is explored in 13 stories from employees and employers with varied experiences. Host Jane Farrow, uses her quick wit and tongue in cheek humour to interview and commentate on the sometimes outrageous and sad stories. It proves that there is a job out there for everyone when introduced to the “happy telemarketer” which sounds like an oxymoron to most. The great appeal of the Workology CD is the opportunity to listen to grand tales and occasionally relate to the voices that connect to your own experience. We are not alone. There are people that are miserable in their jobs, take advantage of their workplace, some that find the right “fit” and others that never will. What never seems to fail is humour. Even when we, as Canadians, find ourselves in the worst predicament in the work world we find ourselves making a joke about it just to survive. Workology is a result of what the CBC does best – tell stories.

Sheila Mulhern is an Employment Counsellor at the AlderCentre (Adult Learning dis-Abilities Employment Resource Centre). She holds an Honour’s B.A in Drama and Women’s Studies and an Honour’s diploma in Career and Work Counselling. She can be contacted at sheila@aldercentre.org.