As we humans creep towards a completely hedonistic society, we do not ask or request to be happy all of the time, we demand it. Accordingly, it is not surprising that we are constantly looking for a job that “defines us,” and will allow us not only to express ourselves both creatively and intellectually, but will also make us whistle as we work, whilst offering a very generous salary with health care and dental. This is probably the reason why, in the Western world, so many people job hop in order to achieve these goals. Well, let me tell you, you should count yourself lucky; you could have been stuck with one of these ridiculous, sometimes embarrassing, sometimes down right degrading jobs. Here are 5 of the worst jobs I could find in my meandering. 5. Inside of the ass cleaner I don’t know the technical name for this job, but they basically stuff a large plastic tube up a person’s ass into the deep, dark realm of the colon. Then they pump luke warm, … [Read more...] about The Worst Jobs in the World. Period.
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Cruel and Unusual Dress Code
Earlier this week I begged for your help. My boss insists that my tie knot be knotted high and tight, resulting in the suffocation of your humble blogger.Straight out of the 'things could always be worse' chapter, check out how China's paramilitary paramilitary police are forced to roll.Nothing like a pins in your collar to perfect posture.Read more about uniform torture here. … [Read more...] about Cruel and Unusual Dress Code
Jobs That Can Give You a Heart Attack
When asked to list the most dangerous jobs, my mind immediately thinks of those that require physical labor: deep-sea fisherman, loggers, miners, and even pilots. Just as the workplace is changing to a more virtual environment, the dangers are changing from physical to mental. The New York Times recently had an article that named blogging as a dangerous profession after three well-known bloggers suffered heart attacks. Well of course this scared me a bit, being a blogger myself, so I decided to do some research. Stress has been the buzz word for quite a few years now and subsequently is changing the list of “jobs that are most likely to kill you.” While deep sea Alaskan fishermen and lion trainers still rank on top, other unlikely jobs are joining the list because of stress. A Canadian study completed last October showed that there was a definite link between job stress and heart problems, confirming what most knew all along. So what are … [Read more...] about Jobs That Can Give You a Heart Attack
Office Chair Racing Goes Outdoors
What happens when you head downhill and race over a ramp in your office chair? Seventy participants christened the inaugural German Office Chair Racing Championship. We're already working on the Jobacle Chair Prix to bring this magical event to the U.S. So grease those wheels and stay tuned! … [Read more...] about Office Chair Racing Goes Outdoors
The Hardest Jobs to Fill
Manpower 2008 annual survey on the hardest jobs for companies to fill. Includes ranking of top 10 and commentary on why issues persist.While job categories have shifted on the list, it is clear all companies must have a plan for transitioning from baby boomers to younger generationsEngineers, machinists and skilled trade workers are among the nation's most challenging positions to fill, according to survey findings released by Manpower Inc.The 10 Hardest Jobs to Fill, as reported by U.S. employers for 2008, are:1. Engineers2. Machinists/Machine Operators (10)*3. Skilled Trades4. Technicians (4)5. Sales Representatives (1)6. Accounting & Finance Staff (8)7. Mechanics (3)8. Laborers (9)9. IT Staff10. Production … [Read more...] about The Hardest Jobs to Fill
Dilbert Jumps Off the Page; Goes Web 2.0
Dilbert creator Scott Adams is the man. First, he creates a brilliant comic strip about the world of work. And now, proving he has the balls to give the power to the people, he's allowing the reading public to create their own punch-lines. In the near future, you will be able to re-write entire Dilbert strips either as a group or by yourself. Aside from the cartoon mashups, other Web 2.0 features include: - animated Dilbert strips every weekday (on iTunes) - widgets - strip rankings - comments - sharable favorite lists - RSS feeds Considering Adams already keeps a verbose blog and makes his private e-mails public, this foray into the social media/networking realm is not surprising. When mashing up Dilbert comic strips, you will have three choices: Punch line: fans can rewrite the final frame of a daily strip. Adams creates the setup, the audience provides the punch lines. My Dilbert (coming in May): fans will be able to rewrite the entire strip. Group Mash (coming in May): fans will … [Read more...] about Dilbert Jumps Off the Page; Goes Web 2.0
Great Depression Employment Opportunities
Debate all you want about whether or not the U.S. is in a recession. The bottom line is that our jobs are much less secure than they were several years ago. But let's hold on to something positive; and that's the fact that we have more varying employment opportunities than ever before. Don't believe me? Check out the video below that looks at employment opportunities from the Great Depression era. By the way, back then, there were no bloggers! ;-) … [Read more...] about Great Depression Employment Opportunities
Help! I'm Addicted To Jott
Maybe it's the top-notch voice recognition system. Or perhaps the fact that I can multi-task to the max and "write" blog entries from just about anywhere. Whatever the reason, I am absolutely, positively addicted to Jott.In case you've never used the free service, it's simple. - Register for free- Dial 866/JOTT-123 (from the U.S.)- Leave a message- You get e-mailed the transcription and the audio fileYou can leave a message for yourself, or say the name of a contact (whose info you have previously entered) and have your messages e-mailed directly to them.Not just for bloggers and podcasters, Jott is perfect for leaving yourself audio notes. You can even tell the system when to e-mail you a reminder.Jott works from any mobile device and is available across North America.Obviously the voice recognition system is not perfect. But after several tests, I have enough confidence in Jott to recommend it as an excellent business tool to stay in contact with … [Read more...] about Help! I'm Addicted To Jott
Mega Millions Winner Burns Bridges…Fast
We've all had the dream: Win X millions of dollars and tell the boss to shove it!David Sneath, a 34-year veteran at the Ford Motor Co. parts warehouse, turned it into a reality."I yelled to the boss, 'I'm out of here!"Hey, after winning $136 million in the Mega Millions jackpot, who can blame him. But here's where the latest member of the millionaires club might have taken it too far."I worked for Ford Motor Company...I won't be buying a Ford product."Ouch.As if departing with absolutely no notice wasn't enough, Sneath applied a bitchslap on his way out. It must have felt like the cherry on top, right?He might want to think twice.Given the well-chronicled fall from grace many lotto winners have experienced, it could only be a matter of time until poor David needs that hi-lo job back.Perhaps sensing his options might be limited should his luck turn for the worst, Sneath has now said he never made the anti-Ford statements.Before making a move - whether you … [Read more...] about Mega Millions Winner Burns Bridges…Fast
Career Death Wish: Calling Head of HR a "Skank Ho"
Lenny P. came across this interesting job rejection letter on Scribd and sent it over. In case you were unaware, it's never a good idea to call the head of human resources a "Skank Ho." And yes, Skank Ho should be capitalized! Read this doc on Scribd: bbc skank ho … [Read more...] about Career Death Wish: Calling Head of HR a "Skank Ho"