Hold the Killer

If you are a farmer, or have a backyard garden, weeds are probably your worst enemy. They are usually more prolific than the produce you are trying to grow.  It can be expensive and backbreaker work to keep the weeds from totally overtaking what you planted.

On the other hand, if you can’t beat them, you may want to consider joining them.  You might want to start your own weed farm. Although it sounds totally ludicrous, horticulturists in colleges and universities will actually buy the weeds, so they can be studied.

Nature is Calling

About 20 years ago, Yellowstone, one of the most popular national parks in the United States had a huge fire.  Much of its natural beauty was reduced to ashes. To avoid similar devastation, national parks will have lookouts placed strategically around the parks, up in the mountains, to keep an eye on the landscape.  They are the early warning system and specifically looking for any signs of fire.

Unfortunately, it’s a very solitary job. But, if you like to be alone, this is the perfect job.  You can’t get much more alone than this, without being in solitary confinement.  You also need an extreme love of nature and a desire to do what is necessary to preserve its natural beauty.

The Ultimate Test

Do you enjoy watching reality television shows, especially those that require the contestants to handle, endure, or even eat really gross things that would make most of us sicker than sick?  Do you find it amazing what these people will do, just for their moment in the spotlight?

Have you ever wondered who comes up with all of these gross challenges?  Well, it could be you.  A nasty stunt producer has to think of these nasty stunts and carefully study all of the variables, in order to make sure it will do no real harm to the contestants. Yes, you would have to get up close and personal with all of the insects and animals, in order to test the stunt, before putting it on the air.

Do you have a job that is particularly mundane or simply doesn’t satisfy your creative spirit?  Are you tired of being just one in a crowd on the subway, dressed in a suit, and headed for another long day at the office, just like millions of other people? Maybe you need to dance to the beat of your own drum, and get a job that is totally unique to your personality.  For instance:

The Nose Knows

Most people have a favorite shampoo, perfume or even deodorant.  Sometimes, it’s simply because that particular brand works better than any others previously purchased.  But, generally people are really sold on the smell.

If the perfume smells good, then the consumer is more likely to buy the fragrance.  Shampoos and soaps are the same way.  No one wants to go throughout the day smelling offensive to themselves, not to mention the people with whom they come in contact.

But, when it comes to deodorant, the nose knows what really works and what doesn’t.  While that baby powder scent might have been appealing in the store, the absence of body odor is what really counts.  But, how can you be sure the antiperspirant works as well as advertised?

To make sure the product works exactly as advertised, even before it hits the store shelves, companies hire specially trained personnel.  The odor tester will put his/her nose to work, in order to sniff out any potential problems with the product.  Question is:  What happens when the odor tester gets a cold?

If you can Boil Water . . .

If you can boil water this job may be right up your alley, as the saying goes.  Did you know that you can make a living boiling animal hair? I guess the saying, “Waste not; want not”, really applies.  After shearing a sheep or scraping a hide, the hair is boiled to be used at a later date.  Lest you think that no one would use animal hair¸ consider where you got that nice wool sweater. In fact, cosmetic brushes are sometimes made from animal hair.