“A funny, delightful, and incisive tour of working odd jobs.” — Kirkus
“Wild… Reading this book is a ride.” — Independent Book Review
“Fast, matter-of-fact, and full of memorable moments.” — San Francisco Book Review
“Insightful, humorous, and engaging.” — The US Review of Books
Job Junky is a bare-bones memoir of work, survival, and everything in between. Told in short, raw chapters, it reads more like a barstool confession than a polished life story.
Rudy Ridolfo worked over 50 jobs while chasing a creative dream — from managing shady bars and moving trucks to airport tarmacs, martial arts dojos, and indie film sets. Along the way, he crossed paths with unforgettable coworkers, chaotic bosses, and even icons like Al Pacino and Robert Redford — learning not from their fame, but from how they worked.
There’s no tidy arc or grand revelation here. Just true stories from the grind — gritty, absurd, and unexpectedly funny.
If you’ve ever clocked in, burned out, or wondered what the hell you’re doing with your life — this one’s for you.
