Top 5 Occupations

Blog Prompt: You have been appointed the head of the Department of Labor and plan to set salaries according to how important an occupation is. What do you think are the top 5 most important occupations?

1. Garbage Man - I really feel sorry for the garbage man. He has to work no matter what the weather is and he picks up some disgusting things day after day. Luckily he has the weekends off. The new thing in our area is that we don't have to sort our recycleables. So the junk mail, bottles, cans all get dumped into one container. Imagine having that job to sort all that stuff. The homeowner used to sort it for them but now some unlucky person has to do it. And not to mention all the disgusting things that go into our trash cans such as diapers, rotten foods, paper towels, etc. etc. I would hate to have that job.

2. Police Officer - They have a dangerous job. They have to protect us from all the criminals in the world. Of course, they are also there to uphold the law such as speeding, going through red lights and other motor vehicle misconducts. They have to go through some rough training to protect us too.

3. Fireman - Another dangerous job. Imagine having to go into a burning building or house. It's scarey thing to think about but it happens. They are heros to risk their lives to protect others. What's really strange is that in the state of NJ firemen do not get paid. They are volunteers. In my opinion they should be paid to protect us.

4. Teacher - I think they are so under paid and unappreciated for what they have to do. They have to teach our children. The children have to learn so they grow into respectible adults who will take over when we are gone.

5. Doctor - they are very intelligent people who help us when we are feeling ill. They are miracles from God. God put them here to help us get better. Maybe I should say they are angels.