Courtesy of a friend of mine from another forum:

My first job was working in an Orange Juice factory, but I got canned because I couldn't concentrate.
Then I worked in the woods as a Lumberjack, but just couldn't hack it, so they gave me the axe.
After that, I tried being a Tailor, but wasn't suited for it -- mainly because it was a sew-sew job.
Next, I tried working in a Muffler Factory, but that was too exhausting.
Then, tried being a Chef - figured it would add a little spice to my life, but just didn't have the thyme.
Next, I attempted being a Deli Worker, but any way I sliced it... couldn't cut the mustard.
My best job was as a Musician, but eventually found I wasn't noteworthy.
I studied a long time to become a Doctor, but didn't have any patience.
Next, was a job in a Shoe Factory.  Tried hard but just didn't fit in.
I became a Professional Fisherman, but discovered I couldn't live on my net income.
Managed to get a good job working for a Pool Maintenance Company, but the work was just too draining.
So then I got a job in a Workout Center, but they said I wasn't fit for the job.
After many years of trying to find steady work, I finally got a job as a Historian - until I realized there was no future in it.
My last job was working in Starbucks, but had to quit because it was the same old grind.
So, I tried retirement and found I'm perfect for the job.  

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Keeping the carrer motif, for Tommy Cooper:

Quote:

"So I was in my car, and I was driving along, and my boss rang up, and he said 'You've been promoted.' And I swerved. And then he rang up a second time and said "You've been promoted again.' And I swerved again. He rang up a third time and said 'You're managing director.' And I went into a tree. And a policeman came up and said 'What happened to you?' And I said 'I careered off the road.'

The internet - allowing those who don't know what they're talking about to have their say.

I was a developer but I couldn't get with the program.
I was a mechanic but found the work too wrenching.
I was a librarian but the work was too novel.
I was a firefighter but got hosed.
I was a veterinarian but the business went to the dogs.
 

She was only a moonshiners daughter, but  I loved her still...

robmazco:  Ugh... I know a MILLION of those... time for a new thread... :)

 

Just my 2¢

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