Dream Job

I've reached a point in my life (I'm 43 years old) where I think it's probably time to think about what I want to be when I grow up...you know, if that ever happens.

Since I've had trouble thinking of any reasonable career other than Nintendo Game Tester, I thought it might be a good idea to list some of the characteristics my dream job should have.  By all means, if you can think of a perfect match, let me know!

1. It should involve driving around one of those little golf carts with the canopy tops.  I need to have the top as I'm sensitive to the sun, you know.  I'm permanently pale!  Anyone I've ever seen driving one of those things around looks like they are having a blast.
2. Free Diet Dr. Pepper!
3. Casual dress code. By casual, I'm talking jeans and t-shirt. Shoes optional.
4. Travel that fits my schedule. I love traveling...hate trying to adapt my schedule into it. If I ever won Powerball, I'd see the inside of a 747 more than my house for a couple of months.
5. Something creative.  Working with finger-paints counts.
6. I should be able to work out on my back porch in the mornings, when weather in St. Louis is AWESOME.
7. Afternoon naps.
8. Plenty of opportunity for Mario Kart.  If Nintendo is listening, I'd be perfect as a tester for your next generation Wii and Mario Kart! I've dropped plenty of hints already. Don't you have anyone searching the blogosphere for your true fans?  I mean come on, if you Google "Nintendo Dad's Life" my blog comes up at NUMBER ONE on the search! What more do you need?
9. I want to be able to bring my dog to work.
10. 4-hour workdays. Seriously, my family's schedule really doesn't permit much time for a job.  Currently, I'm adjusting by not sleeping. I'd like that to change.
11. Candy Corn. In a dish. Glass, preferably.
12. My company car would be a 2010 Camaro SS.

Now, if I could just figure out what career this relates to.   I'll keep you updated as I add to and modify this list.  Let me know if you find something appropriate for me, ok?

Comments

[Courtney]

If you ever figure it out, let me know- that all sounds perfect! You could be a security chap at one of those festival events. Work a four hour shift, ride in a golf cart, put the dog in a trailer on the back (like those things you put kiddos in when you ride your bike)... I'm just not sure about the candy corn or the Camaro...

[Gregg's Dad]

Don't make it so difficult for yourself; the career is called RETIREMENT!