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Local Author Night: Michael Froehls & The Gift of Job Loss

Presented by PR by the Book at BookPeople

July 15, 2011

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Meet Michael Froehls Friday, July 15 at BookPeople's "Local Author Night." Michael Froehls will present his book, The Gift of Job Loss, at 7pm followed by a Q&A and book signing. More info: www.thegiftofjobloss.com.



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Michael Froehls shares how to make the most of life, post-pink slip



WHAT: If you lost your job today, would you immediately dive into a frantic job search? Or, would you take time to finally do the things you’ve always put off for work: Travel, visiting family or volunteering?



Michael Froehls was a successful global executive in New York until the economy crashed in 2008. He became one of the 2 million Americans who lost their jobs that year, and watched his fellow recession victims scramble desperately for work. But rather than join them, Froehls did what most only dream about: He accepted his job loss as a gift of time. He dedicated that time to personal and professional activities that had not been possible during a busy career – enjoying amazing travel, investing in a new language, scouting business ideas, spending time with family, and relocating to Austin for a more entrepreneurial life.



To share his experience and help others cope with job loss, he wrote The Gift of Job Loss: A Practical Guide to Realizing the Most Rewarding Time of Your Life.



“My message is simple,” says Froehls. “Use the free time job loss affords strategically. We’re programmed to think of unemployment as a curse, when really, it can be the most rewarding time of your life.”



Rather than immediately jumping back into work, any work, Froehls advises readers to consider taking time off for activities that ultimately make you happier, healthier, and even more competitive in the job market. The Gift of Job Loss outlines 15 potential activities and gives practical recommendations on how to set your own course of action, including using your time to get on top of your finances, unclutter your home, take stock of your career, and invest in your health and relationships.



After the recession struck, Froehls packed his New York apartment and dedicated the following year to several of his long-time life goals. He hiked the Inca Trail, walked famous ancient Mayan sites in Honduras and Guatemala, explored temples and pyramids in Egypt and the desert city Petra in Jordan. He toured the booming economies in Uruguay, Argentina and Chile. He invested in Spanish immersion and sat successfully for an internationally recognized language exam. He took his mother to visit her birthplace.



As he sees it, he used the Great Recession strategically. The entire year cost him less than his 12 months’ rent in Manhattan.



WHEN & WHERE: Meet Michael Froehls at BookPeople “Local Author Night” – Fri, July 15, 7:00 PM. Michael will present his bookThe Gift of Job Loss, followed by a Q&A and book signing.



WHO: Michael Froehls, PhD (www.thegiftofjobloss.com), has worked in international strategy, financial and management consulting roles at MetLife, Allianz Group, Citigroup, and McKinsey & Company. Originally from Germany, he is fluent in four languages and has traveled to more than 50 counties on business and pleasure. He holds an MBA from the University of Texas’ McCombs School of Business. He shares his message with corporate audiences nationwide. Michael runs a boutique consulting company, The Froehls Group, LLC.