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You may remember my post, Unusual Jobs Held by Famous Writers, courtesy of Unplag.com, anti-plagiarism online tools. They have now turned the post into a lovely infographic, and asked me to share with you.
These are just a few of the jobs mentioned in Unplag.com, so be sure to check out the original post for even more incredible jobs held by famous authors!
Amanda Marie said:
Great infographic and interesting info. It’s always cool to see where writers worked before creating their masterpieces.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Cool and surprising! 😀
Thanks and welcome 🙂
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Chris White said:
Excellent post. I love this sort of information. I’ll reblog this on Routine Matters. All the best. Kris.
http://www.awritersden.wordpress.com
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thanks for the reblog – it’s much appreciated 🙂
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Chris White said:
Reblogged this on Routine Matters.
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gracebranniganauthor said:
Weird jobs according to some. I’ve had/have many jobs one might consider weird. Guess I’m destined for more fame. 🙂
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Yay fame 😀
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D. Wallace Peach said:
I love the Oyster Pirate. I bet there are some good stories in there. Beat my most unusual job – singing waitress!
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D. Wallace Peach said:
Oops typo – I meant “that beats my most unusual job.” I wasn’t issuing a challenge! Ha ha.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Ha ha – no problem. Anyway, oyster pirate beats them all… 😀
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Lol – please, please tell me you’ve got videos 😀
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D. Wallace Peach said:
I don’t think videos were invented yet! I only worked there 3 nights – the high heels hurt my feet. (It’s a long story).
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
I’d love to hear it, when you have the time 😀
BTW, I hate high heels and am convinced they were created by men who hate women. I don’t think Electra even owns a pair.
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D. Wallace Peach said:
I don’t own them either. Silly things.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
I always shake my head when I hear Westerners express their mortification at the cruel Chinese custom of foot binding. High heels are only marginally better, IMHO.
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D. Wallace Peach said:
Great point (no pun intended).
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Yep, at least 10″ long 😀
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noelleg44 said:
My favorite has to be oyster pirate. Wonder where I can apply…
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Skull-shaped island, third den from the right? 😀
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Veronica said:
Reblogged this on WONDROUS TALES OF A NIGHT OWL and commented:
So interesting!
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jazzfeathers said:
Well, I’ve been a waitress in multiple pizzerias and cafés in Italy and Ireland, I worked in a swimming pool, in a steel factory, in a museum, and now I’m a bookseller… in case one day you’ll want to know 😉
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
*drooling* You had me at the pizzerias… 😀
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lahowlett said:
Fun info and I love the graphics!
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
They’re pretty awesome, aren’t they? 😀
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beetleypete said:
We all have to start somewhere, Nicholas. Are writers born, or made from experience?
Best wishes, Pete.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
A guest post well-worth publishing, for sure 😉
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dgkaye said:
Inspiring! 🙂
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Indeed! Goes to show you, we come from all sorts of backgrounds 🙂
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dgkaye said:
🙂
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macjam47 said:
I enjoyed the previous post. This infographic is fabulous.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thanks! I thought so, too 🙂
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Gigi Sedlmayer said:
Enjoyed it, thanks for posting
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thank you, Gigi! 🙂
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vanbytheriver said:
If you do the math, it seems that being a janitor is the best motivation…seems to make sense that one would come up with the dark stuff. ☺ Very interesting post.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thanks! I’m not sure I follow, though. Why is a janitor more motivated than an oyster pirate? 🙂
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vanbytheriver said:
True that. But janitor comes up twice in your list above..both Kesey and King. And I’ve worked in the hotel industry…those housekeepers see stuff !! ☺
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Damn, you’re right! I’d missed that 😀
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vanbytheriver said:
No problem. And for inspiration…I’ve worked as a hand grenade assembler, a bakery raisin washer, and a sewing factory floor runner (aka call girl), among other things. There’s a book in there somewhere ! ☺
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Are you kidding? They’re all pure gold 😀
*grumples* how come I’ve never had such cool jobs?
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vanbytheriver said:
We were poor. Hard labor jobs were my motivation to do well in college. ☺
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Believe me, I get it. While studying for my PhD, I paid the bills by doing four different things simultaneously (web design through Istomedia; consulted at a company; taught at Napier Uni and played the guitar and sang at Greek nights). Nothing half as cool as your jobs, though. Respect!
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vanbytheriver said:
Thanks, and props to you for handling 4 at once. Determination goes a long way. ☺
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Likewise! I mean, hand-grenades?? Strewth… 😀
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vanbytheriver said:
Just for fun… https://vanbytheriver.wordpress.com/2015/06/13/summer-of-love/
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Blimey! I thought it might be dangerous, but this… Thanks for sharing!
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purpleslobinrecovery said:
VEry inspirational- if they can do all those odd jobs, and be a successful writer, then so can we!
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
My take, too 😀
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Tara Sparling said:
Every day I go to work I tell myself it’s all in the name of research. Unfortunately, I have no idea what I’m researching.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Something to do with tea, surely? Or is it wine?
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Tara Sparling said:
Apparently not. I don’t think tea blenders or sommeliers wear suits to get beaten in public squares. I’ll have to go and research it.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Erm, I never knew that being a data analyst was so dangerous!
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Tara Sparling said:
Depends on who, and in which industry, you’re working for…
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
If it weren’t for the pesky matter of the 4,000 km between us, I’d be buying you a glass of wine. Sounds like you need one 🙂
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Tara Sparling said:
I always need wine, Nicholas. The only time I didn’t need wine, I’d already drunk 3 bottles of it.
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Courtney M. Wendleton said:
Reblogged this on Books and More.
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cav12 said:
I love Jack London’s job as an oyster pirate. I am sure he had a story to tell with that!
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Oh, you can bet on that 😀
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M.T. Bass said:
Reblogged this on Owl Works – The Scribblings of M.T. Bass.
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