Months ago in Bangalore, my friend and colleague, Karthik, asked me about what sorts of jobs I’ve had. I started recounting them. it was a fun exercise in memory and I recalled all sorts of work adventures. I was sure I didn’t remember everything so after our conversation, I made a list. It started out sort of chronological, but it isn’t really in any order by the end. Anyway, there are sixty four things I’ve been paid to do since I started working at 15. No wonder I don’t know what to do next. Maybe it’s time to review and repeat some of the best ones.
- Babysitter
- Lifeguard
- Aerobics instructor
- Camp program assistant
- Tutor
- Video rental clerk
- Bartender
- Photocopier
- Retail sales
- Teacher
- Secretary
- Desktop publisher/designer
- Corporate marketing/events
- Stage manager
- Telerama School director
- Prep cook
- Academic computing trainer
- Academic IT manager
- Feature writer
- Interviewer (journalist)
- Academic courseware developer
- Webmaster
- Year 2000 test center manager
- Entrepreneur
- Scriptwriter
- Camera operator
- Boom operator
- Gaffer
- Continuity girl
- Video editor
- Logo designer
- Graphic designer
- Model
- Narrator/voice actor
- Ghost writer
- Jewellery maker
- Translator
- Fixer (video production)
- Brand designer
- CMS programmer
- Technical writer
- Test subject (cosmetics)
- Hoop performer
- Hoop dance teacher
- Wedding planner
- Costumer
- Yoga instructor
- Circus performer
- Choreographer
- Circus teacher
- Ringmaster
- Circus prop maker
- E-book writer
- Business manager
- Art teacher
- Meditation teacher
- Digital magazine editor
- Marketing manager
- Event team director
- Musical performer
- Illustrator
- Online curriculum developer
- Facilitator trainer
- Train-the-trainer trainer
(updated August 2020)
