My latest journey to Asia (1 week in Japan, 2 weeks in Singapore) is coming to a close and the desire to be home is growing very strong.  During these times, I have a tendency to wonder why I do what I do.  Weeks at a time away from my family, living in a hotel, ect., etc.  Whenever these ideas creep into my head, I always go to my computer, and search for the following picture that Todd sent me when I once whined to him about my situation:

In all honesty, this picture has made a big difference in my life and the way I view my job.  Admittedly, it could be a spoof, but it sends a message that I receive loud and clear every time I see it.  I actually have a pretty great job.

Ruth Mantell of Market Watch recently released a report that rates the worst occupations with the highest concentration of bad jobs in America:

1. Hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop — 87.0% bad jobs
2. Counter attendants, cafeteria, food concession, and coffee shop — 87.0%
3. Ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers — 85.4%
4. Fabric and apparel patternmakers — 82.2%
5. Lifeguards and other protective-service workers — 81.6%
6. Waiters and waitresses — 80.4%
7. Tour and travel guides — 79.4%
8. Models, demonstrators, and product promoters — 79.2%
9. Dishwashers — 78.8%
10. Motion picture projectionists — 78.1%

Though I once was in position #9 and everyone thinks I would be perfect for #8 (not!), my job isn’t anywhere on the list (and not even close from what I can see).

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