Articles & News About Jobs & Employment

Stop Parking Domain Names
Develop Your Domain Names

My Career As A Hermit


"Work from home. Make big bucks in your pajamas." – typical work-from-home ad.

Quick. What do writers, stay-at-home parents and online marketing geeks have in common? I mean, besides insanity? They are all hermits.

The typical writer locks himself up for years brooding in a dark room, surfacing only long enough to find out who this year's American Idol is. This solitary brooding is supposed to help him develop a keen sense of the human condition.

Stay-at-home parents are prisoners in their own castles, as each child has a different toilet schedule. And a different nap schedule. And a different tantrum schedule. By the time they are all buttoned up in their snowsuits and hopefully not needing the bathroom in the next fifteen minutes, the stores are all closed.

Online marketing geeks sit down to their computer screens in the morning. When they look up, they wonder how it got so dark. The next time they look up, they wonder how it got so light again.

What a sad bunch. What a sorry lot. Who would take on such careers?

I would.

I'm a writer. I'm a Stay-at-home Dad. I'm an online marketing geek. I'm ... Super Hermit!

"Get dressed."

"Why? Don't you like my pajamas anymore?"

"You have to go out."

"What?! Why would I do something so radical?"

"It's Tuesday. You have a big outing."

"Tuesday? Tuesday? What's Tuesday?"

"Garbage day."

In the country, three minutes to the road and back with the bags, then again with the recycling, qualifies as a big outing for a professional hermit. In fact, that's more time than most couples spend each week being a couple.

If this sounds like just the kind of self-inflicted bliss you've been itching for, there are a few things you should know before making the big career switch.

A dedicated hermit often skips a shower. Sometimes, the hermit gets away with it. To help the hermit remember when shower day arrives, there is a simple four-part clinical procedure:

  • Lift arm.

  • Insert nose.

  • If you faint, it's time to shower (when you regain consciousness).

  • If you don't faint, schedule a shower -- as early as next week, if you have an opening.

    Personally, I apply a simple rule of thumb. As long as I spend more time showering each week than I spend taking out the garbage, my wife probably won't divorce me. Unless I forget to take out the garbage...again.

    Here are a few more tips for shower-challenged hermits everywhere:

    • Wear cologne. Lots of it. Your partner will think you did it just for her. Or him. Or it. If you wear enough, the kids might even let you out.

    • Wear many layers of thick clothes. Warning, if you live in Edmonton or Moscow this might force you to open all the windows to keep from smelling even worse. If you live in Dallas or Delhi, it might force you to close all your windows to keep from smelling even worse.

    • Eat garlic for breakfast. If that doesn't work, eat garlic for lunch, too. And for dinner. And for dessert. Nobody will notice your shower schedule, and the kids will definitely let you out.

    We professional hermits also lose touch with our friends.

    "Hey David. How have you been? It's Al."

    "Al? Al who?"

    "It's Al. Your friend."

    "I have a friend?"

    If working in your pajamas appeals to you, perhaps to avoid being the next victim of the "What Not to Wear at Work" TV crew, a career as a professional hermit is your ideal gig. Pick up a pen and paper, get yourself a second-hand computer, or borrow some kids.

    If you barricade yourself in your house long enough, you can enjoy your very own life of abnormal isolation and solitude. And everyone will know just what to buy you for Christmas – pajamas.

    About The Author

    David Leonhardt writes the Happy Guy humor column: http://www.thehappyguy.com/positive-thinking-free-ezine.html

    and A Daily Dose of Happiness: http://www.thehappyguy.com/daily-happiness-free-ezine.html.

    He also wrote Inspiration & Motivation To Go: http://www.thehappyguy.com/l/daily-motivation-inspiration.php

    and The Get Happy Workbook: http://www.thehappyguy.com/happiness-workbook.html

    How To Make Money With Expired Domain Names

    Other Article Sites

    findabook.com  moneycd.info  a-mortgage.info   about-lemon-laws.info  aboutstudentloans.info
    all-about-publishing.info  auctions-articles.info  bestcollege-university.com  bestispconnection.com
    biblefolder.com  blogger-website.com  books-used.info  brokers-guide.info  buywindows.info  cable-dsl.info
    career-miner.com  carpel-tunnel.info  cashinaflash.info  cashloanreviews.info  casinobell.com  chat-house.info
    clearmycredit.info  collegeloantips.info  crones.info  depression-articles.info   dirnic.net  dishguides.info
    divers-below.com  expodog.info   financewizz.com  fire-insurance.info  getgood.info  handleit.net   it-idea.info
    health-supplies.info  hosting-right.com  insidealert.com  insurance-facts.info  jobs-employment.info
    justgood.info  lookgold.net   lowcost-travel.info  money-source.info  myhostzone.info  numisblog.com
    peoplesearchfinder.info  pr-articles.info  realeas.com   refinancing-guides.info  spyware-remove.info
    telelot.info  the-law.info   toppaid.info  travel-deals.info  travelcorrect.com  wedding-guide-site.com
    your-blog.info  your-credit.info

  • MORE ARTICLES:
    At Home Work - Find Your Next Work At Home Job
    At home work is easy to find these days thanks to the internet Work from home jobs are a form of self employment, which is hitting today's society in huge numbers

    Legitimate Work At Home Jobs - Become Wealthy Working From Home
    It all started when I was franticly going from company to company passing out my resume, needing a job so bad it hurt I had a college degree but could not get hired no matter what for the life of me

    2 Major Reasons to Get a Computer Work at Home Job
    It surprises me how many people are still skeptical about putting their computer to work Thousands of people earn work at home incomes via the internet

    Being A Work At Home Business Opportunity Seeker And Finding Work From Home Jobs
    The problem with work from home jobs is simply that so many people want to have them Because of this, there are lots of people who want to take advantage of people who truly want to be able to have the freedom of a home business

    Work at Home Agent - Job Ideas For a Work at Home Agent
    Are you interested in jobs that require you to spend hours on the phone talking to customers If you like personal relations work and have good interpersonal skills, then do consider the opportunity of being a work at home agent

    Home Computer Work - 3 Ideas For Home Computer Work Jobs
    Surely, many people out there have told you about the wonders of working from home and being your own boss Well, not only are you able to save on transportation costs and have more time to spend with your family, you are also able to do whatever you like, whenever you feel like it

    Work From Home - How To Prepare For A Work From Home Job
    Surely, you must have already heard about the perks of working from home Not only do you get the opportunity of being with your loved ones, but also the chance of earning good money doing what you like

    Finding that Work at Home Job - A Job in Itself
    The trend of corporate America creating work at home jobs for telecommuters is growing, which is good news for those of you who are looking to do your work in your pajamas every day. Technology has made the work at home job more appealing to both bosses and employees, though it does not mean the trend has hit the mainstream, so a work at home job can still be hard to find.

    Work From Home Jobs For Moms - Jobs You Can Do at Home
    A Legitimate Work from home job is a desire that many moms have, and being able to generate a great income while working from home is very possible I created this work from home jobs for moms lens to give you information about legitimate work from home jobs for moms, and for anyone looking to make part time to full time income

    Work at Home Data Entry Jobs, Work at Home, Data Entry Jobs
    37 Work at Home Data Entry Jobs - The New Age Career Move

    Legitimate Work at Home Jobs Career - 4 Amazing Tips to Increase Efficiency
    When you have picked one of the many legitimate work at home jobs career and are ready to settle down and make some money, it helps to make your home based business as efficient as possible One of the most important benefits resulting from obtaining legitimate work at home jobs career is the ability to improve income levels through increased efficiency in performing the tasks associated with the jobs

    On Campus Interviews - A Chance For Your "First Job" As Well As Career Employment
    During the course of training or secondary educations some organizations - companies, firms as well as major non-profit organizations of great status and reputation will offer campus interviews to graduating students in such fields as engineering, electronics, business management, law accounting, computer information systems and marketing

    Work at Home Data Entry Jobs Career Are Available Now
    Work at home data entry jobs career allow you the freedom to spend more time with your family It is perfect employment for someone who is looking for a job they can control themselves

    Job Work From Home On My Computer
    In my long quest for a job, work from home on my computer seemed to be the best available option Especially, since I needed to work around the many schedules of my family

    Work at Home Businesses Versus Work at Home Jobs
    Is a work at home business better than a work at home job? You bet. Hands down. But each option has pros and cons. It may be that for right now you're just not ready to start a work at home business. Its a big committment. That's OK. But if you're dedicated, smart and willing to work harder than most, settling for a work at home job could be selling yourself short.

    Develop Your Domain Names | Site Map | Home

    Privacy Policy | Copyright/Trademark Notification