Delia Suits Up
(Sprache: Englisch)
A hilarious, laugh-out-loud, thoroughly entertaining story. Helena Hunting, New York Times bestselling author
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A hilarious, laugh-out-loud, thoroughly entertaining story. Helena Hunting, New York Times bestselling authorShe has one day to break all the rules. Delia Reese takes the financial world by storm in this breakout novel that s Freaky Friday meets She s the Man.
Just once, Delia Reese wants to be the one calling the shots not the one waiting to be called. Despite her stellar resume, hiring managers at the big banks won t give her a chance.
Following yet another failed interview, Delia commiserates with her roommates and drunkenly finds herself wishing she had the advantages that come with being a man. If society wasn't locked into gender roles, she'd be climbing the corporate ladder in designer heels with no apologies. By morning, her mirror reflects a surprising makeover.
Now that the world sees her as a man, Delia s determined to double down on society s double standards. With a smart suit and powerfully pink necktie, she hits New York's financial district with a big gamble in mind.
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CHAPTER ONEStay positive. That's everyone's advice, as if enduring optimism is some kind of elixir. Lately, positive doesn't cut it.
The antique clock's ticking pulse fills the room. It's been thirty-two seconds since he's said a word. I watch his reflection on the sleek mahogany desk scan my resume up and down. Up and down. What's he looking for? Waldo? We've already established I'm well qualified for this position. I cross my fingers, keeping them hidden beneath my padfolio.
This guy's view of the city stretches all the way to the East River. The window alone is half the square footage of the apartment I share with two roommates. He shifts again in his plush leather chair, grazing his bristly mustache with his fingertips. Twelve seconds later, he peers over the rim of his glasses and draws in a slow breath while I hold mine. Monty Fuhrmann is one of the top investment banking firms in the world. Landing a position here would mean being a part of larger-than-life deals with a paycheck to match. It's more than a job. It's a dream come true.
Okay, Delia. Stay positive.
"Mrs. Reese," he says, sliding the stiff paper forward.
"It's Miss, or you can call me Delia. It's very important that you know I'm a Miss. I'm not married. No children. I don't even have a boyfriend. Who needs the distraction? Am I right?" I say as if handing him a good-ole-boys brandy.
I clear my throat, resenting the fact that as a woman in this industry it's better for me to admit that I have no life. And no prospect of having one either. He's probably wanted to ask me ever since my resume came across his desk. But legally . . . he can't.
He says nothing.
Maybe if I tell him that I've spent the last three nights in bed with a pint of H agen-Dazs, he'll hire me on the
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"What I mean to say is that work is my life, and I will make this job and this firm my life if you hire me." My fist falls softly on my padfolio. I wish I had the balls to bang it on his shiny desk.
He raises his brow. "Right . . ."
Right.
Of course that's all I get.
It's typical in this industry for men to dismiss women. To them, we're temporary fixtures around the office, bound to meet and marry Prince Charming, experience the miracle of childbirth after a miserable nine months of sobriety, then ultimately crumble under the pressure of balancing mommyhood with an intense career. We're gone as quickly as we arrived; off to spend our mornings watching cartoons with small people, cleaning messy faces, and running bake sales with the other career abandoners. But that's not me. I have as much potential as the applicants without ovaries. And I'm dedicated. The most dedicated, in fact, and yet, I have to sit here beaming pleasantly and plead my case.
Mr. Mustache returns a smile. "Your resume's very impressive. Any firm would be happy to have you on."
That sounds promising.
"It was nice to meet you, Miss Reese. We'll let you know."
Right. Translation-we're not interested. I catch myself frowning and immediately force a smile. Staying positive is like a full-time job in itself. I was optimistic after I was laid off, hopeful when I went on my first five interviews. But I'm not sure how much longer my bank account will stay positive.
He rises and extends a hand. I jump to my feet so I can meet his eye line, or meet it as best as I can. These heels give me an extra three inches.
I muster my solid I'm as good as any man handshake like it makes a difference. "I'll look forward to your call."
Walking back through the polished waiting area, I see nothing but suits and ties. The only other woman is the
"What I mean to say is that work is my life, and I will make this job and this firm my life if you hire me." My fist falls softly on my padfolio. I wish I had the balls to bang it on his shiny desk.
He raises his brow. "Right . . ."
Right.
Of course that's all I get.
It's typical in this industry for men to dismiss women. To them, we're temporary fixtures around the office, bound to meet and marry Prince Charming, experience the miracle of childbirth after a miserable nine months of sobriety, then ultimately crumble under the pressure of balancing mommyhood with an intense career. We're gone as quickly as we arrived; off to spend our mornings watching cartoons with small people, cleaning messy faces, and running bake sales with the other career abandoners. But that's not me. I have as much potential as the applicants without ovaries. And I'm dedicated. The most dedicated, in fact, and yet, I have to sit here beaming pleasantly and plead my case.
Mr. Mustache returns a smile. "Your resume's very impressive. Any firm would be happy to have you on."
That sounds promising.
"It was nice to meet you, Miss Reese. We'll let you know."
Right. Translation-we're not interested. I catch myself frowning and immediately force a smile. Staying positive is like a full-time job in itself. I was optimistic after I was laid off, hopeful when I went on my first five interviews. But I'm not sure how much longer my bank account will stay positive.
He rises and extends a hand. I jump to my feet so I can meet his eye line, or meet it as best as I can. These heels give me an extra three inches.
I muster my solid I'm as good as any man handshake like it makes a difference. "I'll look forward to your call."
Walking back through the polished waiting area, I see nothing but suits and ties. The only other woman is the
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Autoren-Porträt von Amanda Aksel
Amanda Aksel is a west coast transplant whose curiosity about people led her to earn a bachelor s in Psychology. Instead of pursuing a career as a couples counselor, she wrote about one in her first novel. You ll often find her writing stories about fabulous, independent heroines, pretending to be Sara Bareilles at the piano, watching reruns of Sex and the City, or sprinkling a little too much feta on her salad.Amanda calls Virginia Beach home but loves to travel the world with her high school sweetheart husband any chance they get.
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autor: Amanda Aksel
- 2021, 304 Seiten, Maße: 13,8 x 20,6 cm, Kartoniert (TB), Englisch
- Verlag: Berkley
- ISBN-10: 0593201612
- ISBN-13: 9780593201619
- Erscheinungsdatum: 04.08.2021
Sprache:
Englisch
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"In Delia Suits Up, her 'Wall Street' meets 'Freaky Friday' experience forces Delia to rethink everything that she values in life, and puts a whole new spin on girl power. kc dyer, author of Eighty Days to Elsewhere"A delightfully fun yet thought-provoking page-turner. Ms. Aksel delivers a smart, sexy tale of a woman determined to smash the glass ceiling who discovers that sometimes the most courageous thing you can be is yourself." Melanie Summers, bestselling author of The Royal Treatment
A clever and funny first-person I woke up like this! novel...Delia s experiences as a man in the workplace are thought-provoking. Library Journal
"Delia Suits Up is a hilarious, laugh-out-loud, thoroughly entertaining story from the first page to the last." Helena Hunting, New York Times bestselling author
"See life through a different lens in this thought-provoking, creatively told skewering of societal norms perfect for fans of Freaky Friday and She s the Man." Julie Valerie, bestselling author of Holly Banks Full of Angst
"Delia Suits Up is warm, witty, and absolutely wonderful. A winner." Meredith Schorr, author of As Seen On TV
"A funny take on gender roles and how society sees them, this is a humorous look at the world of finance, women in business and especially in male-dominated fields." Parkersburg News and Sentinel
A quick, easy summer escape. Booklist
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