Today on my way in I was thinking about my ideal job. And not the ambitious, CEO of Google type of job, but more so the paycheck/education/ability/qualifications don't matter type of job that your second grade teacher had in mind when she asked you what you wanted to be when you grew up.
When I was in college, I never thought I would work in a government office.* But I really do love my job and I love coming into downtown every morning and experiencing something new. It's unique work and most days I can find humor in it. (What I don't find humor in? People who think they can yell at me because they are a taxpaying citizen. Note: You can't).
On today's drive I came up with another dream job to add to my mental list. Just in case there ever does come a time when paycheck/education/ability/qualifications DON'T matter. Starting the list (and in order of preference):
STARBUCKS BARISTA - although, only for the afternoon/night shift... the morning people are just too needy and demanding.
MUSE - the inspiring artsy kind, not the band kind.
TRAVEL WRITER - I like traveling and I like writing. But have neither the cash/time/skill to do either extensively. Meh.
FOOD NETWORK COOK - have you seen their kitchens? Realistically, my domestic skills are limited (like I mentioned earlier, ability isn't an issue in this list). But how hard could it be to make something when you have a staff to chop and measure for you?
The funny part about all this is that I'm working on a masters degree that (I'm hoping) will help me find a job that's probably not on my list. But that's not what day dreaming is about. And considering I only have a 25 minute commute, a four job reserve isn't too shabby. I would probably have more if I could quit my morning karaoke car session.
UPDATE: If Macy ever gives up full time napping, I think she would excel doing quality control in a peanut butter factory.
*For all of those who say that government employees are lazy or stubborn or what-have-you I'd say that you're probably right about some. But about 75% of my coworkers really love what they do and feel some type of loyalty to making the system work better. How many offices can say that about their employees?
