In my circle of coworkers we did an informal poll of the most unusual jobs that we have had. Quite a wide variety of experiences in such a small group.
My most unusual job was being a librarian while in college. What makes the librarian position unusual is that I'm am not a quiet kind of guy. My boss made the comment that I have problems being quiet for more than 5 minutes. Another asked if there was training on how to 'shush' people. Of course I was in the Math/Science Library so most of the people were writing a thesis and was quiet to start off with, nothing like the Undergraduate Library across campus. That place was busier than most bars on Franklin St.
My boss volunteered she worked at a local grocery store chain in the bakery department. It lasted one hour. She did not like the hair net AT ALL. Her boss paid her cash so as to not have to spend the time to enter her in the system then delete her. That probably would have taken longer than she worked.
Another coworker held a multitude of jobs while in high school and shortly thereafter, mainly since they were all part time positions. We came to the decision that working at the funeral home was the most unusual. He started out parking cars for the services, he was VERY busy in the winter since Ohio is not known for pleasant winter weather. He was given more responsibility as time passed and eventually was picking up 'clients' at the airport in the hearse, and actually moving them.
Lastly, we have picking apples and pears in the Pacific northwest. Having recently arrived from Israel, one coworker and her husband to be decided to explore the United States. Their original plan was to work in the fishing industry in Alaska, but that changed. They met up with a few more expats and went on a job hunt together. They were hired, all 6, at the first orchard they stopped. Picking apples must be done gently, since bruises will only worsen during shipping. The individual fruits are picked and placed in the container. Of course this is a slow process and way to make money. Her 'companions' decided that shaking the tree and picking the fruit off the ground was faster and easier. Only problem is, great way to get fired, and not just by the first orchard, but any subsequent groves once they found out. My coworker and her husband decided to part company with their fellow pickers and headed down to Los Angeles.
The positions mentioned are not truly 'unusual' jobs, and this is not meant to offend anyone. It is if you met the people involved, you would understand.
Friday, October 10, 2008
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