Though many of us love our jobs, we all find ourselves asking the same question; ‘what would I be if I were to have my time again?’. From astronauts and teachers to politicians and so on; our imagination is a wonderful thing when it comes to creating ‘what if’ careers.

Through various research projects, professionals have shown an interest in doing jobs that are completely detached from their current situation, always wondering what it would be like to exercise skills and opportunities that they do not have. So, what would the your ‘opposite job’ be?

Using data from the US Labor department, the New York Times have created an algorithm, one that tells us the exact opposite job to the one we are currently doing. Using the records, they drilled down into a variety of positions, figuring out what their polar opposites are; some of which are rather funny!

Below are some of our favourites:

The opposite job of an accountant is an agricultural grader.
The opposite job of a sales representative is a lumberjack.
The opposite job of an administrative assistant is a surgeon.
The opposite job of an architect is a slaughterer and meat packer.
The opposite job of a social worker is a model.
The opposite job of a truck driver is a physicist.
The opposite job of an electrician is a high school principal.
The opposite job of a computer engineer is a dry cleaner presser.
The opposite job of a machinist is a chief executive.
The opposite job of a film and video editor is a mobile home installer.

Looking for a new vocation?

Whether you are on the search for the next step in your career or are eager to action a drastic professional change, be sure that we at Recruitment Solutions Wales can assist. Having partnered with a diverse range of businesses across the region, we are currently posting for vacancies of all shapes and sizes.
If you would like to learn more about ways in which we can support you throughout the job-search process, contact one of our recruitment agents today.

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