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Shit Jobs Part 6: Miniskirt-ed Cocktail Waitress

by publicenemy-420
May 5th 2014 - 3 comments

“You can wear whatever you want, as long as it is a skirt. A short one.” The manager states this, and then gauges your reaction. You might look around, fairly unenthused, as a potential co-worker - with a tiny circle of fabric passing as a skirt - ferries a tray of beer past you. Yes, when the manager of a job tells you this, you should probably run away, unless you are pursuing a career path unrelated to skiing.

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Shit Jobs Part 5: Beginner Ski Instructor

by publicenemy-420
May 2nd 2014 - 0 comments

I never thought I’d be so obsessed with skiing that I would base my entire life around having the freedom to ski absolutely everyday, but that’s what happened. I never would have thought I’d be a waiter, caterer, part-time landscaper, and half-assed freelance writer all at the same time, but that’s what I do.

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Shit Jobs Part 3: Unemployment Collecting Seasonal Worker

by publicenemy-420
May 1st 2014 - 7 comments

I never thought I’d be so obsessed with skiing that I would base my entire life around having the freedom to ski absolutely everyday, but that’s what happened. I never would have thought I’d be a waiter, caterer, part-time landscaper, and half-assed freelance writer all at the same time, but that’s what I do.

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Endangered: The Liftie

by powderwhore_
Apr 24th 2014 - 3 comments

With the installation of the world’s first chairlift, in Sun Valley, Idaho, in 1936, there emerged the demand for a handler of unique qualifications. The rickety conveyance meant they’d have to be skilled in mechanics, well adapted to the cold, and able to engage in humorous, non-threatening banter with visiting clientele. Just as important would be their strong appreciation for daily trivia, hippie music played at high decibels, and the ability to use a hole puncher.