Thomas the Temp Job King

For years, he spent his days at a stable nine-to-five job. But for Thomas Ratel, life seemed too short not to experience some variety. So in search of freedom, he quit his permanent gig and embarked on an eye-opening journey-one that would span nearly two decades and allow him to experience more than a thousand different temporary positions to secure his place as temp job royalty.

Now, in the name of experiencing anything and everything, Ratel has plenty of stories to share, from working with janitors, CEOs, and everything in between. He's mystery shopped, donated blood, and participated in research studies all the way to the top-meeting many fascinating people along the way.

In "Thomas the Temp Job King," the former office drone shares the most interesting and humorous details from his long career in temp work-and the details of his discovery that variety truly is the spice of life. With the energetic personality and can-do attitude he's brought to countless positions over the years, Ratel combines intriguing workplace facts and a number of hilarious anecdotes for a true insider's look at the ever-changing world of temp workers-long considered the black sheep of the employment family.