Tell Me Something Tuesday was hosted by Rainy Day Ramblings, but she has (temporarily?) stopped blogging. So a group of us that had been doing posts (Linda from Book Girl of Mur-y-Castell, Karen from For What It’s Worth, Roberta from Offbeat YA, Jen from That’s What I’m Talking About and me) decided to get together, come up with some more topics and keep the meme going.Michelle made us a logo and we’re off and running. For more details, check out this post where I reintroduced the meme.
I can be sporadic, but when I do join in I will always share next week’s topic at the end of the post. So, today is about…
Best character jobs: what are some jobs characters have had that you loved or would like to do?
I am always envious of characters that have jobs in the book world – whether it be as authors, librarians, or bookstore owners. I’ve heard the argument that working with books could ruin them for you, but I don’t think that would be the case for me.
Other jobs I’ve found pretty neat – (magical) wedding planner, archaeologist, coder, and photographer. Since I read a lot of fantasy, a lot of the jobs don’t exist in our world. And even if they did, they’re way too intense for me. I read a decent amount of mystery too, but a cop/detective/PI gig is absolutely not for me.
Would I want to do the jobs I did mention? I don’t know. I’ve read a few teachers and I have yet to see one that really accurately captures what a teacher does, so I doubt these jobs are accurately captured either. But I’m interested!
Have you ever read any of Olivia Dade’s There’s Something About Marysburg series? Many of her characters are teachers. While I haven’t been a teacher, I feel she does a great job of giving readers a glimpse into the dedication and hard work teachers put into their profession and students. Her stories are fabulous, I adore her characters so much! Let me know if you have read any, I’m curious now as to your impression of her teachers.
I actually own them for audio review, so they’re on my overdue list! I’ll let you know for sure, excited to see!
Oh, wow. I’ve read so many books that my mind goes completely blank when I try to think of an unusual one I’ve read about. I know there have been some, but do you think I can come up with one? Nope. Gah! So, let me just start listing ones from non-fantasy/paranormal and see what comes up: cop, detective, PI, military, journalist, photographer, teacher, fire fighter, pilot, hair dresser, bookstore owner, knitting shop owner, researcher, computer specialist, waitress/bartender, newspaper owner, carnival owner…wow, this list could get really long real quick. lol I think a job I would like is the owner of a charity foundation that includes a large plot of land where I rescue animals, live off the grid, and provide a home for those aging out of the foster care system. In fact, that’s a job that I have planned for a character should I ever sit my ass down and write it. *coughs*
I’m always envious about characters that are librarians or work/own a bookstore. But at least I volunteer at a library so I’m like 50% in? 😅
Interesting question! I agree about not wanting all the dangerous jobs I read about in fiction. Some of the small town and cozy mystery ones I come across are more my speed.