Author Molly Hardy’s book I’ve Been Fired! (from every job I’ve ever had), contemplates an artist’s existence in the real world. Moreover, the always witty, often sardonic book is a fantastic memoir that details her experiences in various jobs over the years, including but not limited to being a secretary, executive assistant, computer salesperson, housekeeper, waitress, bartender, telephone operator, receptionist, and a retail clerk. Molly also had a very successful career as one of the first women to be hired in computer sales to Fortune 500 companies in the 1970s for a leading computer company before we all had our own home computers. These day jobs were strictly for money while pursuing her real passion: being a writer. Very few of us realize the importance of following their passion. Among those very few, we have Molly Hardy, who, with her exceptional talent, wrote phenomenal plays and stories that have entertained and changed people's lives.
In her compelling and candid book, "I’ve Been Fired! (from every job I’ve ever had)," Molly Hardy takes readers on an insightful journey through the highs and lows of her professional life, offering a refreshingly honest exploration of the often-taboo topic of how she was fired (terminated, canned, let go, etc.) from over thirty jobs while following her dream of being a writer. With a blend of vulnerability and resilience, Hardy shares her experiences of being fired from multiple day jobs with humor, insight, and honesty.
Her book has a compelling narrative that expertly weaves a blend of inspiration, hard work, and overcoming self-doubt. Hardy’s book is a mix of engaging anecdotes and introspective reflections. In her day jobs, she couldn’t show the best in herself, but her work in the theatre saved her from despair, giving her the confidence to pursue her gift of creativity. It’s a unique look at success and failure, told with humor, pathos, and her uncanny experiences while working for well-known Hollywood actors, movie studios, and even a cult whose purpose, unknowingly to Molly, was to overturn the government of the United States. Each of the stories of her various day jobs is notable for their unique circumstances and people involved.
Hardy earned a notable amount of prestige and recognition in her prominent career as a playwright, including her plays Heaven’s North of Here, Encore, Kitty Claws and the Magic of Dreaming with music by renowned Broadway conductor/composer Larry Blank. Not only this, but she also created a writing program, Life Matters, where at-risk teens write and perform a play based on their personal experiences of living in foster care, broken homes, and notorious Los Angeles gangs rife with drugs and violence, aimed at creating new possibilities for their lives.
Writing can be a lucrative career, but a quick look at statistics and figures explains that most writers will never earn enough money to live their passion full-time. You could always become the next J.K. Rowling or Stephen King, but the world only has a few of those. Most writers, actors, and artists never reach critical acclaim or financial success, and Molly’s story resonates with the millions of other talented people who face constant rejection and struggle to live the life of their dreams. Molly continues to write inspiring stories, plays, and now a book!
Her memoir is available as a paperback and E-book on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ThriftBooks, and other major platforms. Her next book is a story based on her play Kitty Claws and The Magic of Dreaming.
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