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How Prestigious is your Career?

post #1 of 16
10/12/06 at 6:57pm
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http://www.harrisinteractive.com/har...ex.asp?PID=685

I was a bit surprised by some of rankings (although admittedly, I only glanced over this for about a minute). Firefighters topping the list? I would have suspected surgeons/doctors to be up there.

I was also surprised to see clergy/ministers ranked in the top ten.
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post #2 of 16
10/12/06 at 7:01pm
No streetcorner three-card-monte dealer? I demand more prestige.
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post #3 of 16
10/12/06 at 7:26pm
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Originally Posted by Overlord
Firefighters topping the list?
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post #4 of 16
10/12/06 at 7:33pm
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Firefighters topping the list? I would have suspected surgeons/doctors to be up there.
My father-in-law just retired as a Firefighter captain. Judging from the retirement party, everybody loves them. Especially the ladies....
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post #5 of 16
10/12/06 at 7:38pm
I have all the respect in the world for firefighters. But should I really put them on a higher pedestal than hardcore pornographers?
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post #6 of 16
10/12/06 at 7:45pm
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Originally Posted by Death Surge
My father-in-law just retired as a Firefighter captain. Judging from the retirement party, everybody loves them. Especially the ladies....
I figured top five, but I really thought surgeons would be number one (actually, was that on there?)
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post #7 of 16
10/12/06 at 7:57pm
I like how 3% refused to say anything about Union leaders. The mob still has impact.
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post #8 of 16
10/12/06 at 8:53pm
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I have all the respect in the world for firefighters. But should I really put them on a higher pedestal than hardcore pornographers?
No, your instincts are right.

If there's no crane then a higher pedestal will give a better perspective for the money shot while the guy with the hose can pretty much spray from any angle.

Hmmm .... scientist is 4th -- must be the pains we take to explain our rational approach to things ...
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post #9 of 16
10/12/06 at 9:08pm
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I figured top five, but I really thought surgeons would be number one (actually, was that on there?)
There's always a little bit of fear of doctors. Firefighters have no baggage. And, yeah, 9-11 did wonders for their Q rating. (Intentional crassness.)
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post #10 of 16
10/12/06 at 9:30pm
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No streetcorner three-card-monte dealer? I demand more prestige.
If not the three-card Monte dealer, then the Repo Man should be on that list. There lives are always intense and they always have all night every night!
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post #11 of 16
10/12/06 at 11:22pm
Maybe because firefighter goes in a blazing building, risking their lives for an average salary considering the risks.

The surgeons also have the prestige of saving lives, with a pretty huge paymuch and a much lesser risk, unless your patient is Steven Seagal.
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post #12 of 16
10/13/06 at 12:03am
I don't need to look to know the answer for me is "not very."
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post #13 of 16
10/13/06 at 2:21pm
Members of congress are more prestigious than me?! I hate my life!
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post #14 of 16
10/13/06 at 3:30pm
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I figured top five, but I really thought surgeons would be number one (actually, was that on there?)
Doctors are #2.
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post #15 of 16
10/14/06 at 12:48pm
If nursing's so presitigious, why are nurses treated like shit?
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post #16 of 16
11/3/06 at 2:45am
when you choose there are lots things waiting to trouble you..
Just need to look straight ..........

lets ROCK
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