A tree topper- they climb up a 200 foot tree in a couple of minutes then start cutting with a razor sharp chain saw well the tree is swaying around in the wind. I'd be too scared to do that job. Cheers!
This post was edited by Nanoose at August 17, 2018 2:19 PM MDT
I just hired a tree-topping company to the mere tune of $1500. They did scurry up the trees and chop off the limbs. They did the ficus too and trimmed the bougainvillea. They did complete the tasks but not very well. I had to go back and do some of the bougainvillea myself. It is a treacherous job. I'm with you. I don't think I would like to do it for a living.
Taxidermist. First off, I've never understood how the name correlates to the actual task. It sounds to me like you should be a tax accountant. Another job/career I would never desire. Second, I just can't stand seeing dead animals on a wall like they are some trophy. Third, I just can't deal with the whole concept and to get paid for it is even more mind-boggling. ICK!!
This post was edited by Merlin at August 17, 2018 9:15 AM MDT
The word taxidermy is derived from the Greek words "taxis" and "derma". Taxis means "to move", and "derma" means "skin" (the dermis). The word taxidermy translates to "arrangement of skin".
I actually had the same thought about the meaning so I had to google it.
This post was edited by my2cents at August 16, 2018 10:43 AM MDT
Thank you my2cents. :) :) I even read it out loud to Don. Neither of us knew and now it makes more sense. That was very cool of you to clear that up for me. Happy! Happy!
This post was edited by Merlin at August 16, 2018 10:44 AM MDT
I'm not a people person, I'm not a talker, I can't talk enthusiastically about something I don't care about, and I'm not competitive. I literally can't think of a worse job for me. My best friend's girlfriend is in sales and she has the perfect personality for it. But there's no way I could ever do it.
I would not want to do physical or psychological healthcare...I am just not that sympathic with people.
This post was edited by my2cents at August 18, 2018 11:30 AM MDT
I thought I might like to be a psychologist for a brief moment. But I snapped back to reality and realized I would take on all their problems as my own. Even though my reason is opposite yours, I don't think I have the skin for that either.
This post was edited by Merlin at August 16, 2018 4:25 PM MDT
We've been friends for a long time. I've seen you rise to the occasion more than once and really helped people along the way. I love to listen and help if I can but some things are way beyond my ability. It would be nerve-racking to think I may have said the wrong thing and they acted upon it. I would be the one who ended up writing the suicide note.
This post was edited by Merlin at August 16, 2018 10:44 AM MDT
Anything in the medical field. I know I’m not the type to deal with other people’s health issues.
Any job that requires me to sit in a cubicle day after day facing a computer screen. Can’t do it. Too much like confinement. Not to mention those jobs generally pay diddly squat.
Not a lawyer, either. Too much stress, too little integrity. Same reasons I wouldn’t be a policeman, except cops make a lot less money.
This post was edited by Don Barzini at August 17, 2018 9:20 AM MDT
A problem in policing is that one or two bad apples can spoil the bunch big time for an entire dept. We see it almost daily. But I am aware the vast majority are honorable civil servants.
IMO, corrections employees have a damn tough job, and aren’t paid enough for what they do. Having never been to a prison myself, I can only go on what I know from documentaries I’ve seen.
This post was edited by Don Barzini at August 17, 2018 9:25 AM MDT
I've been a legal secretary for 55 years. Believe me when I tell you that my hourly pay is not diddly squat and I don't have much to do. :)
This post was edited by SpunkySenior at August 16, 2018 4:24 PM MDT
I’m sure that you wouldn’t have been in that vocation as long as you have if it wasn’t worth it to you. It makes sense that your level of experience would merit a good salary. That said, in considering the typical cubicle drone such as I describe, the salaries are such that a second income is still essential to having sufficient revenue to live comfortably. Hence, my assessment of diddly squat.
I understand why you would have made that comment. Generally, the legal profession pays better than most secretarial positions at entry level, so after this many years, I've actually gone over what is considered the "ceiling." I have a great boss with whom I've worked for the past 27 years and I'm pretty sure he's the reason they continue to raise my salary. :)
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