In our youth, fresh out of college we are all so eager to
enter the “grown up world” and start our careers. If you are one of those lucky souls that steps into your dream job, which propagates
into your career, then so be it.
Bright eyed and eager we are willing to do most any sort of
job, just so we can start earning that paycheck, pay rent, and hopefully have enough
left over after bills to have some great fun on the weekends, or as it may be
in some cases, during the week.
But after reading the following job description, who in
their right mind would apply for this job, nay career?
1.
Must be able to work 135+ hours a week
2.
Ability to work overnight, associate needs are
pending
3.
Willingness to forgo any breaks or vacation time
4.
Work mostly standing up and/or bending down
5.
Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs. on a regular
basis
6.
Ph.D. in psychology or real-life equivalent
7.
Crisis management skills a must
8.
Ability to manage a minimum of 10-15 projects at
one time
9.
Ability to communicate at all levels (basic to
advanced)
10.
Ability to improvise
11.
Proficient in handling sticky situations
(literally and figuratively)
12.
Ability to coordinate multiple, often
conflicting, schedules
13.
Ability to make independent decisions on behalf
of others
14.
Ability to work with associates with minimal
ability
15.
Ability to work in a chaotic environment
16.
Frequent travel; larger vehicle driving
experience a plus
17.
Excellent interpersonal skills and a
collaborative approach
18.
Flexible when it comes to surprise requests
19.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in
negotiating, counseling, and the culinary arts
20.
Unlimited patience
21.
Understanding of social media, mobile devices
and video games
22.
Understanding of finance
23.
Understanding of medicine
24.
Strong autonomy and Selflessly driven
25.
Valid driver’s license, CPR certification and
Red Cross membership recommended but not required
26.
Ability to wear several hats, professional and
domestic
27.
Positive disposition at all times
If you answered yes to obtaining any of those abilities,
then you just might have found your ideal career or profession.
Oh, but the one thing that was left off that list was the
pay….the pay is $0. That’s right you get absolutely no pay, no benefits, just
lots of hugs and kisses, cuddle time, and the occasional “Thank You”.
Think you might be interested? If though there is no
monetary compensation, the rewards are endless…
So when applying for this position, in the subject of your
email, just enter the word “Mom”. That’s right, this is just a partial
description, yet a very thorough description of just a single day in the life
of a great mom. Remember to thank your mom today for all she does for you,
because she doesn’t walk around the house asking for your appreciation, she
just does was needs to be done to keep the household moving and functioning in
a proper fashion.
Although it is absolutely the most rewarding job on the
planet, it is also the toughest. So remember that next time you ask your mom or
your wife if your socks have been cleaned and folded…run down the check list
first to see what else she has had on her plate for the day…quite possibly it
slipped her mind to wash your stinky ol’ socks.
