| | I've enjoyed this weekend. It's been relaxing.
Check this article out...it's flat out hilarious. The 20 most oddest jobs seen...I call it the 20 most funniest jobs ever seen...lol:
http://msn.careerbuilder.com/custom/msn/careeradvice/viewarticle.aspx?articleid=1310&SiteId=cbmsnhp41310&sc_extcmp=JS_1310_home1>1=23000&cbRecursionCnt=1&cbsid=b70f1a6c30b74827aa174b6c91e2f7c6-258438732-VI-4
Now check this one out...I guess I made the list...#5. Good grief. 
Nontraditional Jobs for Men
By Kate Lorenz, CareerBuilder.com Editor
The
U.S. Department of Labor defines a nontraditional occupation as one in
which 25 percent or less of a particular gender works. Women have made
great strides in working in male-dominated fields, such as law
enforcement, politics, firefighting and the military. And now there are
many men who also have been successful in stereotypical female careers.
Many
professions, such as teaching, are specifically seeking to recruit men
into their ranks. These professions can offer men great opportunities
for both employment and advancement.
It's widely known that men
and women think, act and work differently in various situations. So the
unique perspective a man brings to an industry dominated by women could
be quite beneficial for the organization, employees and clients alike.
Here are some examples of careers men should consider:
1. Nurse
Only
5 percent of nurses in the United States are male. According to the
American Mobile Healthcare® 2006 Survey of Men in Nursing, 85 percent
of men surveyed were "mostly" or "very" satisfied with their jobs and
of those, 82 percent would recommend nursing to other men.
Tim
left the male-dominated field of software engineering to go into
nursing. "A lot of people assume I'm a doctor," he says. Tim thinks
it's important not to stick to gender stereotypes when choosing a
career. "I see me working in nursing as a way to push against those
stereotypes."
2. Dental Assistant
Dental
assistants can perform tasks as varied as scheduling and chair-side
assistance. Bob was a dental assistant for 16 years, now he teaches a
dental assisting program at his local high school. "I really enjoyed
the diversity of tasks, everything from basic prevention to
orthodontics," he says.
Opportunities in the armed forces make
this a popular career for men in the military. That's why Stephen, a
sergeant major in the U.S. Army, made a 30-year career out of it. "I am
getting ready to retire from the army soon and am going to run for
president of the American Dental Assistants Association. This will be
the first time a man has ever run for president in its 85 years in
existence."
3. Librarian
Men
make up 18 percent of all 110,000 credentialed librarians, according to
the American Library Association. Public libraries, along with
university and K-12 school libraries are the predominant places of
employment for these workers.
4. Teacher
According
to the National Education Association, of the 2.8 million teachers in
the United States, only 24.9 percent are men, and only 9 percent are
elementary teachers. And these numbers are declining every year.
Matt
certainly is bucking the trend. A former Marine, Matt has been teaching
first grade for the past five years. "I went into the education field
because I witnessed my own children learn to read and I wanted to teach
reading. Elementary education is both challenging and rewarding," he
says. "This profession will wear you out, but there is no doubt that
you can and will develop a sense of pride knowing that you have made a
difference in the lives of your students."
5. Receptionist
Whether
they are called receptionists, hosts/hostesses, front desk clerks or
information personnel, these individuals serve an important role as an
official representative of the company and the first person clients and
visitors come into contact with. The National Receptionists Association
estimates that currently 2 percent of its membership is male.
Kate
Lorenz is the article and advice editor for CareerBuilder.com. She’s an
expert in job search strategy, career management, hiring trends and
workplace issues.
Last Updated: Friday, February 22, 2008 - 1:54 PM
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