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When I was young, I maintained an ever fresh list of potential careers that impressed - at the time. There were some commonalities: use of large or unusual equipment; authority to halt games, traffic or adults at will; and no need to work as part of a team.

• Zamboni driver
• Italian or French traffic cop in a piazza
• Runway model handler/stager
• Fixed gear bike courier
• That guy with the fluorescent wands at the airport
• Tennis umpire (”quiet please!”)
• Large backhoe operator
• Mr. Hand, American History Teacher
• Streetlight repair truck operator
• The guy who indicates a successful conversion in Australian Rules Football
• Escalator repairman

I now realize there are similar jobs in the professional world. Jobs that are fulfilling and rewarding - and do not interest me in the least:

• Meeting facilitator
• Wedding Master of Ceremonies
• Working Group chair
• Head Volunteer at a Primary School field trip
• Front end reception at Cracker Barrel
• Bouncer

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