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Your dream job?

There's been a thread about each of our real jobs, but forget the real jobs... what about your dream job?? If salary, education, training, etc. weren't a consideration, what would you do?

I have two:
1) I would study languages all the time, it would be my full time job. Not to be a translator, but rather to understand how languages work and grow and change.
2) I would be a professional cyclist! Duh. :)

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Permalink Reply by RodimusPrime on January 15, 2009 at 9:03pm
art director

or

fully self employed illustrator - with a steady stream of work
Permalink Reply by Ray on January 16, 2009 at 8:09am
I would love to work in the health/fitness industry. Kinda like a sports physiologist comes to mind. Throw in sports massage for good measure. I would love to lead rides and runs from a town made for exercise An active lifestyle bed and breakfast comes to mind.
Permalink Reply by cutifly on January 16, 2009 at 8:27am
My dream job is to be an unemployed G** hooker. Oh, that is my job already, pardon. I guess I wish to go back to being a musician like I was before I started programming.

Permalink Reply by GabeW (not the other Gabe) on January 16, 2009 at 1:51pm
ah, there's a catch - one of the requirements is previous island care-taking experience.

M.A.R.K. said:
How bout this?

Tue Jan 13, 1:52 AM ET
SYDNEY (AFP) - An Australian state has launched a global search for candidates for "the best job in the world" -- earning a top salary for lazing around a beautiful tropical island for six months

http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/lifestyleaustraliatourismoffbeat;_ylt=A...
Permalink Reply by Meghan on January 16, 2009 at 6:45pm
a showing artist and a maker of awesome things, i.e. knit, sewn, welded, joined, built in anyway. But also, a Professional Reader.
Permalink Reply by Stickfiguredanny on January 17, 2009 at 6:22am
For me it would be flying. Any type of flying would be fine but I would really like to fly cargo. Cargo does not scream if you crash.
Permalink Reply by niconico on January 17, 2009 at 11:33am
if i could get paid well to make my music and keep messengering, i'd be stoked. my last band was able to play out twice a month and still pull in a crowd, and we had just started to make some money before we broke up. i don't need to live spectacularly, but if i could ride my bike and play my guitar and pay rent/eat food i would be a lucky mayng.
Permalink Reply by JJ on January 17, 2009 at 8:28pm
I would be a professional rock climber and spend my time traveling the world in search of the best climbs and instructing when i wasn't traveling, and competing, and trying to make rock climbing an olympic sport.
Permalink Reply by Bikefreeek on January 19, 2009 at 9:24am
Bumpin' this up to remind people we're still accepting applications. Spread the word and forward on please! Thanks...

Alex

West Town Bikes will be hiring for a Shop Manager position. Details and the job description can be found on the West Town Bikes website, www.westtownbikes.org, and here.

The Job Description is as follows...

Shop Manager

West Town Bikes, NFP is looking for an energetic individual who supports our mission, values and community. Our ideal candidate will bring a unique mix of bike shop expertise and nonprofit organizational know-how. Experience developing a business plan would be A+!

Our Bike Shop Manager must be willing to work hard to create a professional, empowering, and accessible shop environment for our customers, volunteers and staff. While this position requires a great deal of responsibility and experience, it also offers exciting opportunities for professional growth and making a difference in our community. Finally, someone with a healthy sense of humor and the ability to have fun with our funky organization will fit nicely on our team.

Essential Job Functions:
The Bike Shop Manager assumes primary responsibility for leading the West Town Bikes retail operation in fulfillment of its mission and vision. Primary duties include:

• Managing daily Bike Shop operations
• Development and build out of new retail and shop space
• Developing new business relationships including wholesale accounts
• Securing all appropriate business licenses and permits
• Acquisition of used bicycles for resale
• Ensuring the financial health of the Shop, successfully meeting revenue & expense targets
• Overseeing and delivering professional customer service to a diverse customer base
• Managing and developing shop staff: recruit, hire, train, manage and evaluate
• Working in partnership with the Executive Director to guide business strategy, growth & development
• Collaborating with Program Staff to support youth programs and volunteer activities
• Participating in strategic planning process for the organization, helping to develop a long term mission driven strategic plan, and annual operational plans

Desired Qualifications:

• Strong commitment to youth leadership, sustainable communities and bicycle transportation
• Previous experience in retail management and sales preferred; bike shop experience essential
• Experience successfully managing staff
• Experience mentoring youth ages 9-20 in engaging and empowering apprenticeship relationship
• Excellent organizational skills: systems oriented with high attention to detail
• Excellent mechanical skills required (preferred 3 yrs professional experience working on variety of bikes)
• Strong interpersonal skills & a friendly outgoing attitude with a desire to work with the public
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced, ever-changing environment
• Respect for and a commitment to diversity, teamwork, and progressive social values
• Basic PC skills, working knowledge of QuickBooks and Microsoft Office applications

Pay Rate & Benefits:
Hourly wage of $12-$15 to start depending on skills and experience. Up to 40 hours a week with a varying schedule to begin with. Wage increase and benefits to be offered upon a scheduled timely review.

How to Apply:
Send your resume, cover letter, and contact information for three references to

Alex Wilson, Executive Director
West Town Bikes NFP
2418 W. North Ave.
Chicago Il 60647
alex@westtownbikes.org

Application deadline for this position is Friday February 6, 2009
Permalink Reply by JJ on January 19, 2009 at 8:05pm
I also would have an alpaca ranch somewhere out west too, I forgot about that part
Permalink Reply by Julie Aberman (Hochstadter) on March 1, 2010 at 10:32pm
Apparently my dream job keeps changing. Today I'd like to open a coffee shop with comfy couches. Except I'm not a morning person so someone would have to do open for me. And I'd have plenty of bike parking. Indoor bike parking.
Permalink Reply by Anne Alt on March 1, 2010 at 11:00pm
Learning new languages, exploring local areas by bike, doing photography and other art, playing music, traveling and writing. Hmmm....David Byrne could be my mentor. ;)

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