Top Five: Career Changes

When a recession hits, everyone's struggling to find a new source of income.

Contest ended 1 year ago 1/25/2011 12:00:00 AM EDT

Contest Info

Cost: 2 credits
Jackpot: 50 credits

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5 Contest Entries

# 1

Politician to Fantasy Novelist

By IndigoTribesMan (Score: 7.218)

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Strengths:

-Enjoys hearing own voice, a plus for live readings.

-No problem gambling on my big break as I gambled with taxpayer dollars.

-Good at inventing plausibly believable fiction.

-Abnormally high self-esteem, no problem with lack of positive feedback inherent in publishing.

-Already lives in a fantasy world.

Word count: 48

# 2

Politician to Clown

By kernmillien (Score: 7.211)

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1. Skilled in making large numbers of people laugh.
2. Not easily embarrassed.
3. Excellent ability to stay in character for lengthy periods (even years if necessary)
4. I have my own puppets, namely Sally the Aide and Jimmy the Press Man.
5. Willing to work for any party once the price is right.

Word count: 54

Its the natural career path... dont you think?

# 3

Assassin to Tailor

By krissielis (Score: 6.938)

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Assassin to Tailor

Strengths:

1) Able to pinpoint with tremendous accuracy

2) Possesses a steady hand under pressure

3) Maintains an extensive inventory of blades

4) Well practiced at following patterns and fitting in

5) Can spot a needle in a haystack

Word count: 42

A hit man tries to adapt himself to the ever changing market and break into the rag trade.

Homemaker to Executive

By Tyeise (Score: 6.861)

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Strengths

1. Used to giving commands and directions.
2. Able to work in heated environments.
3. Skilled at cleaning up messes.
4. Used to working long hours (overtime).
5. Can function well under stress.

Word count: 34