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Ideal for: Good liars and con boys. No ethics
required!
Job specifications: As the trusted partner of the
neighbourhood charlatan, you have to help your boss demonstrate the powers
of his “powerful, mysterious potions”. At best these potions are nothing
more than coloured water with sugar. At worst, you’ll be forcing yourself to
down powdered newt and batwing in front of a curious crowd, just to prove
that they don’t taste half as bad as they sound. You’ll be travelling a lot,
and part of your tasks include carrying the heavy wares (be careful! break
one bottle, and it’s taken from your salary).
Drawbacks: As guinea pig/commercial model/butler/cargo horse, you bear the
brunt of the labour and none of the profits. All the credit goes to your
boss, who earns a reputation far and wide for his marvellous, magical brew.
But people discover that he’s a quack, you bear equal brunt of their
punishment. Get good running shoes: you’ll need them when they start
throwing stones at you.
Perks: The travel is great, and you meet all sorts of interesting people.
Sure, most of them are sick and dying, but it’s still more exciting than a
desk job.
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