09/14/2007: "Very interesting..."

music: CSN
mood: thoughtful

1. Go to http://www.careercruising.com/.
2. Put in Username: nycareers, Password: landmark.
3. Take their "Career Matchmaker" questions.
4. Post the top ten results

Here's my first crack at it. With the exception of #5 (SERIOUSLY?!) and #3 (ew), most of these are actually things I've considered doing. Love #1, #2, and #4. Interesting to note that my actual career is nowhere on this list.

1 Baker
2 Chef
3 Butcher
4 Cook
5 Taxidermist
6 Optical / Ophthalmic Lab Technician
7 Veterinary Technician
8 Massage Therapist
9 Nuclear Medicine Technologist
10 Industrial Designer
11 Automotive Painter
12 Medical Imaging Tech
13 Welder
14 Tilesetter
15 Tailor / Dressmaker
16 Electroneurodiagnostic Tech
17 Cardiovascular Tech
18 Boilermaker
19 Sign Maker
20 Family and Consumer Scientist
21 Dietitian
22 Power Plant Operator
23 Fashion Designer
24 Security Systems Technician
25 Zoologist
26 Interior Designer
27 Pet Groomer
28 Cabinetmaker
29 Plumber
30 Autobody Repairer
31 Electrician
32 Gunsmith
33 Electronics Assembler
34 Dental Lab Tech
35 Race Car Mechanic
36 Appliance Repairer
37 Diesel Mechanic
38 Automobile Mechanic
39 Motorcycle Mechanic
40 Aircraft Mechanic

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Here's my second go. It's quite a departure from the first time around.

1 Artist - sure, why not
2 Locksmith - lots of good stories there, I'm sure
3 Massage Therapist - can't due to arthritis and the squick of touching strangers
4 Furniture Finisher - this sounds mind-numbingly boring
5 Biological Tech - yeah!
6 Pet Groomer - fun, but pays crap
7 Zoologist - ah, the old standby
8 Bicycle Mechanic - uhhh... okay
9 Small Engine Mechanic - yes!
10 Family and Consumer Scientist - do what now?
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29 Computer Support Person - lookie here, it's my real job coming in at #29!

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Third time, supposedly the most accurate.

1 Artist
2 Locksmith
3 Massage Therapist
4 Furniture Finisher
5 Video Game Developer - sure, if the industry didn't treat them like dirt
6 Biological Tech
7 Pet Groomer
8 Zoologist
9 Bicycle Mechanic
10 Small Engine Mechanic
11 Family and Consumer Scientist
12 Office Machine Repairer - booooring
13 Film Processor - booooring
14 Chef - yay! But only #14?
15 Avionics Tech - fiddly bits can be fun
16 Industrial Machinery Mechanic - sounds heavy
17 Website Designer - no thank you
18 Millwright - wha?
19 Appliance Repairer - no thank you
20 Miner (Underground) - NO ABSOLUTELY NOT
21 Biologist - kind of a wide field
22 Fast Food Worker - WHAT? I like to cook, not reheat pseudo food.
23 Dietitian - I actually considered this last year but found out that the pay is worse than retail
24 Housekeeper - sure, I'd do it.
25 Nuclear Medicine Technologist - wow... that sounds interesting
26 Cook - yay!
27 Computer Support Person - it's my job again!
28 Hairstylist - ew, no
29 Elevator Installer and Repairer - that sounds tedious
30 Esthetician - eww... plucking eyebrows and popping pimples doesn't appeal to me at all
31 Web Developer - again, no
32 Librarian - too much school, not enough money
33 Medical Imaging Tech - whee, x-rays and ultrasounds
34 Brewmaster - HELL YEAH bring it on!
35 Microbiologist - it's my first ever dream job! I still wouldn't mind this.
36 Carpet and Upholstery Cleaner - ew, NO!
37 Computer Programmer - eh, maybe someday
38 Pharmacist - that would be great
39 Kinesiologist - interesting, but not that interesting
40 Tilesetter - might be fun, but only if it was kicked up a few artistic notches