Monday, March 1, 2010

The Job Hunt

In these tough times, many are being forced to rethink their career paths. Through exhaustive research, we have found several high paying fields for you to consider.

1) Neurosurgeon- Also known as "brain surgery", Neurosurgery is an important field for one simple reason: Everybody has a brain. The job requires some schooling, but not as much as you'd think; after all, the brain is relatively small and it doesn't take long to figure out which wires lead where. Starting salary: $200,000.

2) Designated Hitter, Major League Baseball- This is an especially unique opportunity for those who have always wanted to play pro baseball, but never had the ability to catch or throw. As a "DH", you don't need to do either. The DH spends most of the game sitting around, while taking a turn with the bat once every 2-3 innings. So if you're good at sitting around and want to make $500,000 or more, what are you waiting for?

3) Joe Biden's Spray Tan Consultant- The VP has an incredible glow, and this must be maintained for at least another two years. The work consists of long hours, but the reward is priceless: you get to watch Mr. Biden shine on TV like a Hawaii sunset. There are technical requirements, such as learning to maneuver the peaks and valleys of the VP's massive forehead under the glare of his 80-watt teeth, but the pay is good: $starting salary, $85,000.

4) Tiger Woods Heckler Spotter- We can assume that Tiger will be back this year, and when he does come back you can be sure the heckler's will be out in force. This is where you come in. Dressed as an actual Tiger, you will be trained to first discourage the heckler from continuing. If they don't adhere to your commands, you will then release a barrage of heckles on the heckler himself, turning what may have been good natured fun into an uncomfortable back-n-forth.

5) Olympic Athlete- As recessions generally last 3-4 years, this is the perfect time to become an Olympic Athlete. You will not need gainful employment until after the next Olympics, as your sponsors will pay your bills, and by the time you retire from international competition the job market will surely have recovered. Though some winter Olympic sporting events do require skill, there are many that don't, such as being one of the middle guys in the four-man bobsled, or doing this.

6) Fund Manager- Simply put, this is the easiest way to become a billionaire. All you have to do is collect massive amounts of funds from corporate investors, buy some stocks, sit back in your awesome, leathery office, smoke a cigar and watch the profits grow. Eventually you sell everything, repay the investors, and pocket the difference. Starting salary: 1 Billion.

7) Florclosurist- We're not sure if there is such a thing, but there should be. With property values on the decline and flower sales on the rise, a true pioneer might consider a foray into this new form of enterprise. Starting salary: Varies.

8) Butter Churner- Are you aware that most of the butter you eat is hand churned? Three months of schooling and an application fee of $75 will get you in the door at your local Butter Churners Union, where you will be well on your way to a rewarding career. Starting salary: $19 per hour.

9) NFL Punter- Go down to the local football field and kick about 50 footballs. If you average 45 yards per kick, you would be ranked as a top 20 NFL punter. There is no formal education needed, just a strong, flexible leg, a love of travel, and a willingness to wear tight pants on Sundays. Starting Salary: $500,000.

10) News Network Panel Discussion Member- It's good TV for the news networks to provide spirited debate amidst their panels, hence the increasing need for panelists. When the same "experts" who debate the Presidential State of the Union address also discuss the earthquake in Haiti, one can surmise that these are not experts at all, but only people capable of talking a lot about a variety of topics. Do you often get accused of talking a lot about a variety of topics? If so, this might be the choice for you. Starting Salary: Varied.

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