Tuesday January 10, 2006

Career fair

So lately whenever I log onto AOL or have MSN pop up on my browser, I see nothing but talk of the Top 10 Greatest Jobs! and other career-related mumbo jumbo. This annoys me. I don't want to be reminded about work or that everyone else makes a bazillion dollars more than I do. And I don't like that MSN rubs this in my face.

Here are some of the "best" jobs this year, according to the hideous world of career websites.

Registered Nurse
What it pays: $55,680
Why I can't be one: Catheters freak me out

Postsecondary Teacher
What it pays: $62,032
Why I can't be one: I can't stand freshmen

Customer Service Rep
What it pays: $29,350
Why I can't be one: Customers annoy me

General and Operations Manager
What it pays: $93,580
Why I can't be one: I hate business

Elementary School Teacher
What it pays: $46,350
Why I can't be one: I can only handle one at a time

Accountant and Auditor
What it pays: $57,160
Why I can't be one: Boring

Truck Driver, Heavy and Tractor Trailer
What it pays: $34,920
Why I can't be one: I can't drive a truck

Executive Secretary and Administrative Assistant
What it pays: $37,350
Why I can't be one: I can't type that fast

Sales Representative, Wholesale and Manufacturing
What it pays: $54,500
Why I can't be one: I said I hate business

Carpenter
What it pays: $38,250
Why I can't be one: I'd hurt myself

If I could only get paid for complaining, I'd be set for life. I think I'm just destined to be irritated with my job.