Ok everyone, in honour of top 5 list # 5, we’re going back to an official High Fidelity listing here – top 5 dream jobs. This list is open to entries either real (present day jobs you’d ideally like to have) or literally “dream” jobs (can include jobs of the past that would have killed, like journalist at Rolling Stone from ’76-’79). State reasons if you like, or just let the job speak for itself. As long as the brain flips into dream mode for a few minutes this listing has accomplished it’s goal. Have fun! (Note: This listing is also for current personal therapeutic use and potential career changes.)
Top 5 Dream Jobs
- Professional Drummer. This includes joining a somewhat established act, becoming a session player-for-hire, starting a solid performing act from the ground up or any feasible combination of the 3. “Professional” is defined as being paid enough to live comfortably using only these means. Styles can vary from funk to rock to pop to r&b to blues and beyond. Possible relocation necessary.
- Live Sound Technician. Back in the day, for any of the following: The Doors, Grateful Dead, Hendrix, The Who, Zeppelin, The Band, Bob Dylan, Allman Brothers, Bob Marley, Neil Young. Any of these acts and many more were prone to mesmerizing live performances, extended improvised jams and animated crowd reactions. To actually be involved in conveying that sound to the audience, as well as having the sweetest seat in the house for any of these classic performances would have been nothing short of heaven. Not to mention the outrageous backstage antics that I’d have a pass for.
- Freelance Web Designer. Although this is what I am currently doing, something about the situation needs to be altered to make it the ultimate dream job. The key to this title is the freelance part – not working for “the man”. I am not the best salesman in the world, but when a job is secured I work it like there’s no tomorrow. Perhaps I need to hook up with a couple more sales-minded individuals or network more with other people in similar fields, and even get the word out to more of my friends to pass on the good word. Any inquiries or comments are welcome. Possible relocation necessary.
- Movie Critic. I could watch movies endlessly, pausing only to sleep, dig some tunes and occasionally eat, if that. As Roger Ebert said, the only obstacle to becoming a professional movie critic is finding someone to pay you for your opinions.
- Bob Dylan.
Honourable mention: Whistler/Blackcomb ski patrol (for daily first tracks, not the $), NFL defensive back (also involved in punt returns), pub owner, PGA Tour golfer.
Posted by scotty at September 17, 2002 12:39 AM
i would really like to know more about becoming a perfessional drummer
what to get into and where to go for a good collage after high school and learn more about what it takes to become a perfessional drummer .
thank you alot for listening to me
5. yoga instructor
4. book reviewer
3. writer for the Onion
2. travel writer
1. vintage clothing store owner
#5) Be Albert Grossman or Andrew Loog Oldham or Paul McGuiness. Get in on the Ground floor with one of the best bands ever and chill.
#4) Run your own Music Store a la Rob Gordon.
#3) Editor. Read books all day and suggest changes to authors etc. Maybe work with crazy writers like: Irvine Welch, Arthur Nersesian, Chuck Paloniuk, Nick Hornby etc.
#2) Be Michael Moore. That's be cool.
#1) Booking agent at everyone's bar. (Call me I'm available...)
Al
you guys are really scaring the hell out of me with this rich/dead husband thing. :o
Posted by: scotty on September 17, 2002 04:13 PMI do like this one Scott. Especially since I have been think a lot about what I want to do for the rest of my life.
1) A Special Event Planner: I would ultimatly like to get in to putting together major music festivals. I'd get to carry around a walkie talkie and a clip board and I get to meet so many great musicians.
2) A Independent Movie Director: The likes of Kevin Smith. Make great independent cult movies that are loved by young adults world wide.
3) A Music Video Director: Get to work with great artist. Finally the opportunity to implement my vision of my favorite songs.
4) The lead singer of a Rock band: I've always wanted to live the life of a Rock Star.
5) A Band Manager: Tour the world with a famous band. I get to be a bitch! Almost get to live the life of rock star.
Honourable Mention: Rich widow sounds good to me.
Posted by: Paula on September 17, 2002 02:41 PMJanelle, I was going to put "marry a rich man and never have to get a job", but then I realise that wouldn't be work for me, but for him it would be the hardest work of all. I think mabye Mandy is on the right track with "Rich Widow"! :p
I'm really a lovely girl, you know. :)
great job so far, guys. props to mandy for her "sweet bails" comment. i also dig that one of your dream occupations is to have a dead rich husband. is this a warning sign for future suitors?
ps - we should all get together and open a bar.
Posted by: scotty on September 17, 2002 12:43 PM1) Photo-journalist for National Geographic, where I could travel to places like Africa, Costa Rica, Saudi Arabia and photograph the people and to show the world other beautiful countries besides Canada!!!
2) Pilot, whether it's for a large airline to fly across the world or privatly so I could fly friends and family to vacation destinations.
3) As well to own and run a bar, pub, or restaurant somewhere other than southern Ontario. Prefrably in Northern Ontario, B.C., or beside the ocean.
4) An interior decorator, to be able to design rooms by choosing colors, fabrics, little added touches (to those only who could afford me)
5) To be an X-Games athlete. Snowboarding, BMX, skateboard, mountain biking, bungee jumping, etc....
Honorable Mentions to the Sunshine Foundation, giving last wishes to sick kids and to every girls dream.. to marry a man with enough money so I don't have to work
...ah to dream the dream
Way to go Finny, this is a great top 5! I always think about stuff like this.
1. Physiotherapist - This is actually what I want to do. I get a kick out of knowing how people function, how they move, and anyone who knows me well knows that I love injuries (I have a copy of Tanya's x-ray now). Being able to help someone to make a full or near recovery from their injury would be interesting and personally rewarding.
2. Adventure Tour Guide - What could be better than getting paid for mountain biking, hiking, kayaking, rock climbing, etc. It's something I LOVE to do and it's good for the mind, body, and spirit. Added perks: watching a bunch of novices who are scared shitless about what they are about to do (funny scene), sweet bails, and all the hottie adventure seekers who are relying on you to get them through their trip.
3. Professional Student - Call me crazy, but I could stay in school forever.
4. Photographer - You get to go to interesting places, meet interesting people, and actually see first hand all of those amazing scenes that people will be looking at while thinking to themselves - "wow, that's inspiring", or "I would love to do that", etc. (Photographer whose work I admire - Ansel Adams. Check it out sometime, if you haven't already done so.)
5. Clothing buyer for a bigass company - Big money, connections, a killer wardrobe, & business trips to Paris, Milan, & New York. Need I say more?
honorable mentions - leg model (all you do is stand there, I'm game), pub/bar owner, rich widow.
Posted by: Mandy on September 17, 2002 11:18 AMOk I'm up for this one...
1. Professional Musician: To make enough to live comfortably by doing this only, touring the world in support of my own music and collaborating with established and up and coming musicians for various recordings. Like this one was a surprise!
2. Tour Guitar Player: Session Gigs, going on the road non-stop playing with different solo artists...ie Amanda Marshal, John Mayer, Lenny Kravitz
3. NHL Hockey Player: Money , love for the competition, puck bunnies! Go Leafs Go....Boo Islanders Boo.
4. Porn Star: Sex, more sex & some money
5. Race Car Driver: Probably Nascar like days of thunder...to be able to drive that fast and get paid for it would be sureal.
Honourable mention goes to owning a cool pub/bar/restaurant or some sort of internet idea that I sold for millions to Microsoft or Amazon.
....ah to dream the dream.
Posted by: Skinny Pete on September 17, 2002 10:08 AM