Family mobility decisions reveal much about how the public and private realms of social life interact and change. This sociological study explores how contemporary families reconcile individual members’ career and education projects within the family unit over time and space, and unpacks the intersubjective constraints on workforce mobility. This Australian mixed methods study sampled Defence Force families and middle class professional families to illustrate how families’ educational projects are necessarily and deeply implicated in issues of workforce mobility and immobility, in complex ways. Defence families move frequently, often absorbing the stresses of moving through ‘viscous’ institutions as private troubles. In contrast, the selective mobility of middle class professional families and their ‘no go zones’ contribute to the public issue of poorly serviced rural communities. Families with different social, material and vocational resources at their disposal are shown to reflexively weigh the benefits and risks associated with moving differently. The book also explore how priorities shift as children move through educational phases. The families’ narratives offer empirical windows on larger social processes, such as the mobility imperative, the gender imbalance in the family’s intersubjective bargains, labour market credentialism, the social construction of place, and the family’s role in the reproduction of class structure.

Family Mobility: Reconciling Career Opportunities and Educational Strategy (Changing Mobilities)

Politics & Social Sciences

Doherty, Catherine

Patton, Wendy

Shield, Paul

Social Sciences

Routledge

"Filled with creative strategies that work in today's market. A must-read for the real estate investor!" -Albert Lowry, PhD, New York Times bestselling author of How You Can Become Financially Independent by Investing in Real Estate A few years ago, even reckless real estate investors could still make money because the market was booming. But many markets have softened, and making a profit isn't as simple as it used to be. However-with the right strategy and long-term thinking-there is still plenty of money to be made in real estate. If you're willing to look outside your local market, you'll discover emerging markets that are booming. And there are also smart investing strategies that work especially well in slowing markets. You can do it! You just need the new rules and wise tactics you'll find in this practical, profitable guide: * Invest in up-and-coming, high-growth emerging markets * Learn the powerful strategy of market-timing * Use lease options to get more for your money * Learn creative strategies to engineer hands-off investments * Find foreclosures and other hidden bargains * Invest in bargain-rate new construction projects There are great deals hiding in every real estate market, and this book makes finding those values easy. Whether you want to locate the next up-and-coming growth markets, or find creative ways to finance your investments, Making Hard Cash in a Soft Real Estate Market is a savvy guide to investing for anyone who wants to play it safe and profitably.

Making Hard Cash in a Soft Real Estate Market: Find the Next High-Growth Emerging Markets, Buy New Construction--at Big Discounts, Uncover Hidden ... Private Funds When Bank Lending is Tight

Business & Money

Ryan, Justin

Economics

wiley

With lease options and subject-to deals, investors can control properties worth much more than what they could normally afford to purchase. The potential for profit is great and the costs of getting started are low. This book shows novice investors how author Wendy Patton and thousands of other Americans--including well-known real estate developers and business moguls--use lease options and subject-to deals to control valuable property without necessarily owning it. The cost of purchasing an option or subject-to deal is a fraction of what it costs to buy a home. That's why these kinds of deals are typically found in every serious investor's portfolio. Sharing the secrets and strategies investors use to profit from low- and no-money-down deals, Patton gives investors all the information they need to succeed. "Finally, a book that explains lease option and subject-to deals in depth and detail. This book is essential for anyone who wants to make money in real estate without using a lot of cash or taking on a lot of risk. A gold mine of great information." --Robert Shemin, New York Times bestselling author of Secrets of Buying and Selling Real Estate?Without Using Your Own Money! "Few can rival Wendy's knowledge and experience with lease option and subject-to deals. This is a must-read for beginning and advanced investors and the real estate agents who serve them." --Gary Keller, New York Times bestselling author of The Millionaire Real Estate Investor "The techniques Patton teaches here are invaluable--especially for working with Realtors and still getting properties for little- or no-money-down. The detail in this book will make you want to read every page." --Albert Lowry, PhD, New York Times bestselling author of How You Can Become Financially Independent by Investing in Real Estate

Investing in Real Estate With Lease Options and "Subject-To" Deals : Powerful Strategies for Getting More When You Sell, and Paying Less When You Buy

Real Estate

In a groundbreaking departure from traditional career counseling texts, authors Wendy Patton and Mary McMahon have developed a comprehensive book that uses General Systems Theory to unify the many approaches to career development. More holistic than a simple theory-by-theory overview, more relevant than any single-theory approach alone, this text not only illuminates this field of study but also advances it. Relevant examples throughout the book help the reader see how career education and career counseling are influenced by research and practice.

Career Development and Systems Theory: A New Relationship

McMahon, Mary

Job Hunting & Careers

Cengage Learning'

The MSCI is well grounded in career theory through its derivation from the STF and it has also been subject to a rigorous development process.

My System of Career Influences (Msci): Facilitators Guide

Watson, Mark

Australian Council for Educational

This 12-page booklet sold in packs of 10 ONLY.

My System of Career Influences (Msci): Student Booklet

Book by Logue, John, Cooper, Chris, Patton, Wendy, Glass, Richard

Participatory Employee Ownership : How It Works : Best Practices In Employee Ownership

Cooper, Chris

Logue, John

Glass, Richard

Education & Reference

Kent Popular Pr

"With Rent-to-Sell, Wendy Patton offers a timeless, proven solution to getting your house sold so you can move on to your next opportunity. It's a strategic must-read for sellers seeking creative options and the real estate agents that support them."Gary Keller New York Times best-selling author of SHIFT: How Top Real Estate Agents Tackle Tough Times "Wendy Patton hit the nail on the head with this one. Wendy covers every aspect from preparing your house for sale to the nitty-gritty paperwork. Wendy is truly a remarkable lady who is more qualified than anyone to teach on this subject. In fact, I would tell you that YOU'RE CRAZY if you don't read this book because it is the most detailed book I have ever seen on the subject...period!"Than Merrill Real Estate Investor, Founder of FortuneBuilders.com and star of A&amp;E's "Flip this House""Ta daaa... a real "how to" book that covers the creative methods of selling with tremendous detail from "A to Z". It is a survival manual for the Real Estate Professional and the seller."Kathleen Sanchez Associate Broker/Owner Coldwell Banker Shooltz "Wow, talk about timing! This book must be read now by anyone trying to sell their home or any real estate agent that wants to serve their clients more effectively."David Lindahl Real Estate Investment Expert (ReMentor.com) Best Selling Author of Emerging Real Estate Markets and Multi Family Millions and www.rementor.com

Rent-to-Sell: Your Hands-on Guide to SELL Your Home When Buyers are Scarce

Reference

AuthorHouse

"Section included for the real estate agents who serve buyers"--Cover.

Rent-to-Buy: Your Hands-On Guide to BUY Your Home When Mortgage Lending is Tight

MY SYSTEM of CAREER INFLUENCES MSCI (Adult): Workbook

Australian Academic Press

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