A lot of us would do anything to earn. While degree-holders tend to be choosy with work, the average individuals find fulfillment and happiness in just about anything, although the following odd jobs might make you think twice or kill you…with boredom or shame.
Security guard
Whenever my complaining about my job ends up in thoughts of quitting, my sister would ask me, "What do you prefer, stay there or become a security guard?” In a snap, I become hopeful again, thank heavens and pity those men.
It's a boring job isn't it? Imagine sitting in your post for a full eight hour shift, watching people pass by, staring in blank spaces, imagining turkey and salad, watching the road dry up and get wet again, sipping coffee to prevent sleep, priding yourself in being the company's superhero and convincing yourself that it's not a stupid job.
Besides, security guards have rare opportunity to shine, unless (knock on wood) a madman puts the company under siege.
Bouncer
Whether it's a bouncer in a small bar or in a big rock concert, I would not enjoy being a human shield or a fighting machine. Okay it's not like the job is “No riot, no pay” but it would be much better if you get active at less thrice and a half a week. Sometimes, there are strict managers who forbid the bouncers to get carried away by the music. If this macho is a music-lover, this is definitely not for me.
Monument guard (or something like it)
We have our national monument guarded by four human statues who refuse to move a finger. This would remind of those in red uniforms in London. When the media men ask them if they don't get bored, they just stand there or wait for break time to answer the question. Booooring!
Mail sorter
You sort mail, sort mail, sort mail and sort mail until time's up. Need I say more? If you are a Filipino, perhaps you can get by. All you have to do is talk about celebrities, about your life, and about other people's lives.
Taxi cab driver wake-up caller
This is a sideline but a boring one. It goes like this: the cab driver pays you a certain price to wake him up at a given time. That means you don't get to sleep until he wakes up. So, is it exciting?
Mail envelope licker
If there is such a job as envelope-licker and you happen to be the man in charge, you're gonna have to carry a mineral bottle all the time to avoid dehydration. Unless I am desperate, I won't waste my time applying for it.
On the other hand, no matter how odd or boring these jobs are, these are more decent than being a hired killer or a snatcher, or a kidnapper, or babymaker.
