OK, the reason I bring this up is because last night’s episode had a good lesson for workers (and employers, too). Let me summarize what’s going on in this show:

Rachel Zoe is a fashion stylist and she has two assistants. Taylor’s been there since the beginning and Brad has only been with her for a year. Taylor and Brad don’t always get along–naturally, because if they did, the show would be boring. Well, Rachel tells Brad and Taylor that their schedule is open and all three of them will be going to Paris Fashion Week, which is basically the Super Bowl of couture. Then some clients need Rachel’s services during that scheduled trip and she has to leave one of the assistants behind. Who will go to Paris? (Insert dramatic stares and camera cuts here.)

Rachel first sends an e-mail to Taylor and Brad telling them what’s going on and that the two of them should figure it out themselves. She secretly wants Brad to say, “Taylor has seniority. I’ll stay; she can go.” Taylor knows this, too. Brad doesn’t do that. Taylor tells Brad what’s going on. He gets mad at Rachel. She sends an e-mail to Taylor saying that she should decide who goes and who stays because she has seniority. Brad’s reaction is what most viewers were probably thinking: Rachel has the most seniority–she’s the boss. Throughout this entire ordeal all three players mention the fact that Rachel has issues with confrontation. She even says that her least favorite part of being the boss is doing the things that a boss has to do.

Ultimately, Taylor decides Brad should go and that she wants to deal directly with Rachel to discuss the issue. Rachel knows it’s all coming. Everyone agrees that Rachel royally messed up and should’ve made the decision and been unafraid of angering her employees. That’s what happens when you’re the boss.

Now, for me and you, the regular people who don’t have our own shows and who don’t have the luxury of worrying about who gets to go to Paris and who has to stay home and deal with celebrities, there are still some valuable work lessons here. Here are some things to do when your boss relegates a little too much responsibility to you:

• Be nice to your co-workers
  If your boss wants you and your co-worker to tackle a problem, try to do it. Bickering back and forth and getting passive aggressive won’t advance the situation. It’ll just escalate tension and eventually you’ll end up running to the boss sounding like a whiny baby because the other person was mean to you.
• Think about office politics (sometimes)
  I’m not saying you should get involved in the gritty side of workplace politics, but recognize that seniority, tenure and titles play a role in how (many) companies operate. In some cases, deferring to the senior member of the team shows that you respect their time at the company and that you’re cooperative.
• If you are senior, act senior
  Pulling rank can often be annoying and unnecessary, but sometimes the boss looks to the second-in-command to step up and show leadership. Take the opportunity and run with it. Acknowledge that your role might be strange for everyone because you’re not the boss. It will diffuse some of the tension while telling everyone that you are embracing the role and will be the decision-maker.
• Politely confront your boss about the issue
  If a boss handled a situation in a way that affected daily operations and relationships, you need to address it. Be respectful and remember that he or she is the boss–so preparing a fiery 20-minute speech isn’t the way to go. But feel free to ask to discuss the situation and then explain that the group needed a little more guidance. Use it as an opportunity to step up by saying, “I felt that I should take control because of my seniority, but I didn’t want to appear as though I was undermining your authority.” Or, if you aren’t one of the highest ranking people on the team, tell the boss that there was some confusion and that, “We wanted to be certain that we were staying on track with your goals, but we didn’t know if plans had changed and we were supposed to listen to [so-and-so] instead.” Word it however you want, but while showing respect and not whining, voice your concern. Sometimes bosses are so busy they don’t even realize there was any misunderstanding in their directions.

The whole situation was kind of bananas, to be honest. But it doesn’t have to be if you act like an adult and talk things out.

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This whole Twitter business is still makings its way across the country. Facebook was quick to catch on with the college crowd, and as the site was expanded to more universities and then eventually anyone, millions joined. Twitter’s a few years old and has been consistently gaining users and attention during that time, though it’s still not on the level of other social networking sites. Maybe because Twitter’s different and I’ve heard plenty of people ask, “What exactly is it and why do I want to do it?”

Here’s a quick primer:

1. Twitter’s a site that allows you to post a message (or a Tweet, if you will) that’s 140 characters or less. Not 140 words, but 140 characters. That’s not easy.
2. You can follow other people, which means you can easily see their Tweets when they’re posted.
3. Other people can follow you so that they see your Tweets. (Makes sense, right?)
4. You can abstain from posting anything and just log on the site to see what people are saying.

Not everyone wants to post about their left toe’s hangnail, and even fewer people want to read about it. So don’t think the site’s only good for silly things. You can actually use Twitter to improve your job search, keep track of industry trends, and even plan your career. You might think it’ll be too hard to navigate the millions of users and find the worthwhile Tweeters…and you’d be somewhat right. It is tricky to sort through the noise, so we did it for you. Here are 10 Tweeters we think you should be following if you want to get some workplace and job hunting advice.

Here are the 10 job Tweeters you should be following.

@adriennewaldo
About the author: Adrienne Waldo, a New York-based writer, consultant and blogger, made a name for herself when she began blogging about Generation Y.
Why you should follow her: Waldo, a Generation Y-er herself, offers advice as someone who’s in the same shoes as many of her equally young Twitter followers, but she also uses her experience to let followers know what employers are thinking.

@AlisonDoyle
About the author: Alison Doyle regularly writes articles on job-seeking issues, ranging from interview advice to using social media appropriately.
Why you should follow her: She’s prolific, so you always have something to read, and she knows her stuff.

@AnitaBruzzese
About the author: Anita Bruzzese is the author of “45 Things You Do That Drive Your Boss Crazy” and also writes a workplace blog full of tips and advice for employees.
Why you should follow her: She lets you know when she’s updated her blog, which is full of helpful advice. She also shares quirky, sometimes off-topic links that lighten the day’s mood.

@CAREEREALISM
About the authors: Careerealism.com founder J.T. O’Donnell and a group of job experts let you know when they’ve posted new advice for job seekers. They also respond to job seekers with career questions — in 140 characters or less, of course.
Why you should follow them: As a follower, you get to read advice from several experts who know what they’re talking about and give their own perspectives.

@careerdiva
About the author: Eve Tahmincioglu blogs, publishes articles and Tweets on career issues.
Why you should follow her: Her advice is excellent and she often brings up issues you might not have otherwise considered.

@CBforJobSeekers
About the authors: We here at TheWorkBuzz.com also write workplace and job seeker articles for your reading pleasure.
Why you should follow them: We Tweet a mix of tips, news stories, helpful articles and blog posts to keep you informed of what’s going on in the world of job seekers. We love you so much that we put a handy link on the right side of this page that takes you straight to our Twitter in case you ever forget. –>

@heatherhuhman
About the author: Heather Huhman is an expert on helping Generation Y job seekers and recent graduates navigate the professional world.
Why you should follow her: Huhman Tweets when she writes a new article, directs followers to other helpful experts and offers her own tips from time to time.

@InterviewCoach
About the author: Lewis Lin is a Seattle-based interview coach who prepares clients for the difficult questions that will come their way during a job search.
Why you should follow him: Lin Tweets his own interview tips, as well as other experts’ advice and news articles.

@Keppie_Careers
About the author: Atlanta-based Miriam Salpeter is a career coach and résumé writer for Keppie Careers. She helps job seekers spice up their résumés, prepare for interviews and achieve their career goals.
Why you should follow her: In addition to posting links to the day’s job seeker headlines and news, she also offers career advice and lets you know where she’ll be giving presentations.

@Writerbabe
About the author: Chicago-based Raven Moore authors The Writerbabe Series, a blog that explores professional, pop-culture and newsworthy topics.
Why you should follow her: Moore directs you both to her own writings and to other writers’ works, as well as interesting news items she comes across. Plus, some of her personal Tweets are entertaining enough to make you forget about the current economy.

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This season, Jeff has taken hired Trace the intern and I can’t wait to see more of him. Not only did he shrug off the need to eat lunch upon arriving to work (“I ate yesterday”), but he also gave one of the best excuses reasons for being late I’ve ever heard.  (And you know we love them!)

When Jeff questioned Trace about his tardiness, Trace explained about his morning ritual: He must play a game of checkers on his mobile device, and win, before he gets out of bed every morning. That morning, he had to play the game three times before winning, thus delaying his arrival to work. Jeff’s reaction? He wasn’t incredulous or mocking, but rather pleased at the intern’s frankness and sympathetic to the intern’s idiosyncrasies.

The lesson: Next time you need an excuse reason for being late to work, be truthful … or at least play into your boss’s personality.

Tell us, what’s the best one you’ve ever used or heard?

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From the six martini lunches to the fabulous clothes, I just love, love, love this TV show set in an advertising agency in New York City during the 1960s.

Sure, there’s a lot of things that happen that simply would not fly in today’s business culture, but it’s a fascinating look at how work used to be … and how it’s also very much the same. No more secretarial pools, typewriters or smoking in the office, but there’s still deals to be made, office politics and office romance. But why don’t people dress like that for work anymore? And how did they get by without the Internet, PowerPoint or BlackBerries?

If you’re like me and counting down until Sunday night, here’s a diversion to get you through the day. Recreate yourself in 60’s style with Mad Men avatar with the MadMen Yourself tool. Choose between numerous looks and settings, and insert yourself into the world of Don Draper and friends. Here’s one I’ve created and I just can’t stop. I must say it’s been the cause of some lost productivity around CareerBuilder but it’s oh so fun. Happy Friday!

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This article from LA Times sums it up nicely, but here’s the gist: Heigl was on Letterman and made the joke (depending on whom you ask) that a 17-hour day of filming  the show was grueling and she mentioned it because “I hope it embarrasses them.” She then went on to joke about only getting an hour lunch in the midst of these hard work days.

So then writer Ken Levine wrote a response on his blogsaying the schedule was the result of her demands and needs. I don’t know if Levine is privy to such information, so I don’t assume he’s telling the truth. Maybe she was joking and it just didn’t come off right. I don’t know.

But there are two lessons to learn here that don’t necessarily involve Heigl and Levine. Instead, these are lessons we could all learn from :

1. Be careful with your words.
We’ve probably all been in a situation where we made a joke and nobody laughed, or they laughed uncomfortably. People didn’t know if  you were being serious. People get offended or you come off as angry and unhappy. It’s not that you can’t joke or speak your mind sometimes, but speak carefully. And if you sense some uncertainty about what you’ve said, clarify it. Better to ruin a good joke by explaining it than find out a week later that the entire team thinks you hate your job and wish you were working somewhere else. ‘Cause, you know, they just might make that wish come true.

2. Vent privately.
Everyone’s entitled to get frustrated with their jobs now and then. You can complain to your family and friends at home. You can even gripe about the boss with your co-workers over a beer during happy hour. But you shouldn’t take an issue between you and your boss or team in front of other people.

From a selfish standpoint, nobody wants to hear about your problems. We’ve all got problems and for you to force everyone to listen to your frustrations comes off as whining. If we all shared our frustrations all the time, we’d never get any work done. Ever.

More importantly, going public with your issues damages the image of your team/company. The assumption is that if you can’t resolve the issue with your boss privately, then everyone must be in constant friction. The boss can’t keep his or her employees under control; the employees are brats. And right now, when plenty of job seekers would be happy to take your place, it seems silly to damage your reputation like that.

If the issue gets too big for just you and the boss, go to HR or whatever other channels are available to you. Trash talking your employer (aka biting the hand that feeds you) will make it that much harder to find work elsewhere. Who’s going to give a recommendation to the sourpuss employee?

So whatever the case is with this TV drama, who knows? But we can learn a lesson from this ongoing soap opera.

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It’s just a few days away from Jillian’s final rose on The Bachelorette. Who will she choose: Ed, Kiptyn, Reid … or no one at all?

Why are we talking about this on a job blog?  We’ve often compared the job search to dating. Our friend and frequent contributor, Joe Turner, has written a guest blog for us today on interview tips you can learn from watching “The Bachelorette” on ABC.

6 Job Interview Tips From “The Bachelorette”
by Joe Turner, The Job Search Guy

Have you admitted to watching the “The Bachelorette” on TV this season?  If you have, you already know that this competitive reality dating show involves Canadian “bachelorette” Jillian Harris in her quest to find her soul mate.  Cute, determined and spunky, she soldiers on each week weeding out a field of 25 potential male candidates through a succession of group and individual “dates” as she determines the winner – her potential suitor.  

“The Bachelorette” has it all: elation, heartbreak, betrayal, drama and triumph.  OK, it gets to be a bit heavy on the melodrama at times, but it also offers six notable tips for job interviewers: 

1. POSITION YOURSELF
Whether vying for the love of a bachelorette or competing for your dream job, it’s imperative to distinguish yourself. Every successful competitor in “The Bachelorette” has found distinctive ways to separate himself from the pack and to become memorable.   Sometimes though, the methods used, like exposing themselves, have gotten them the boot. 

In a job interview, the same rule applies.  You must distinguish yourself from your competitors from the outset. The best way is to be yourself. Be real and be in the moment. Play to your uniqueness. Being genuine, honest and open will help win you a call back.

2. BRAND YOURSELF
The winning contenders in “The Bachelorette” understand and communicate their Unique Selling Proposition (USP) to the bachelorette. Each of the finalists has successfully identified the single most unique benefit or value that he has to offer her, and has communicated that benefit in many different ways throughout the TV show.

The man who wins the hand of the bachelorette has “sold” her on his USP. In this year’s show, that USP has dovetailed with Jillian’s goal to marry and start a family. Do you know your USP and how to communicate it to an interviewer? A good USP says, “Here’s what I can do for you” by highlighting that one major benefit that you can bring to this employer.

3. IT’S NOT ABOUT YOU
Wes, one of the finalists, seemed to have an inside track with Jillian during the early episodes of the show. But his perceived flaws became more glaring each week. The viewers witnessed him plug his singing career, band, new CD, and the popularity of his music in Mexico. Although the viewers knew that he was “all about himself”, it seemed to take Jillian awhile to catch on to his true agenda. Jillian finally rejected his self-involved attitude and she gave him the boot in Barcelona.

At the interview, remember, it’s about the employer, not you. Be able to answer the hiring manager’s question, “What’s in it for me?” Focus on the needs and problems of the employer, and you will discover a critical key to successfully winning the job.

4. DON’T GET OVERLY FAMILIAR
While it’s important to be yourself, there are limits. Contestant Tanner P., self-confessed foot fetishist and prankster on this season’s “The Bachelorette,” stripped to his “manties,” as he called them, in front of Jillian and the other suitors. It didn’t go over well.

The same goes for the interview.  When you walk into an interview, it’s all business.  Sure, you’ll want to make that connection and be yourself as much as possible, but you’re not there to be best buds with your interviewer.  They may be chatty and informal at times, but this is not a signal to shift into “hang out mode” with your best pal.  You’re there to win the job and any informality on the interviewer’s part will often be calculated to see how you respond.  Don’t take the bait!  Stay focused.

5. TELL YOUR STORIES DURING THE INTERVIEW 
Jillian has learned a lot about all of her suitors by asking questions, then listening and observing the suitors tell their stories.  Some have been able to shine more than others because their stories are more poignant, honest and revealing.  Through their stories we get a glimpse of their true values, intentions, successes and failures.  These score big time on the show and can determine who stays and who goes.

You job interview is very similar.  Here’s why: a competency-based interviewer may spend about half of the interview focusing on your job skills, and about half on your behavioral competencies. They’ll be looking for evidence of your behavior real situations in the past.

 Having your stories ready in advance plays well to this type of interview. A company wants to determine whether you’re an asset or a liability. Will you either make money or save money for the company? The employer wants to know whether you’re a team player, and will you fit into the company culture.

 Telling your stories will address all of these questions and more. You will be participating in the interview as an equal.

6. ASK OPEN-ENDED QUESTIONS
Finding her soul mate requires a flow of questions and answers between Jillian and her suitors. This process requires open-ended questions and a patient listener. The same is true for the job interview process. The ability to both ask and answer questions in an open-ended fashion is necessary to win a job offer. Here are five potential questions you might want to ask your interviewer:

• “What happened to the last person who held this job?”
• “How has this job been performed in the past?”
• “Why did you choose to work here?”
• “What is the first problem that needs the attention of the person you hire?”
• “What can you tell me about the individual to whom I would report?”
•  “What’s our next step?”

Even in this economy, you don’t want to be desperate.  You’re there to vet the company as much as they examine you.  These types of questions are great at getting information you need to make a decision about whether you really want to work there.

As a recruiter, Joe Turner spent 15 years finding and placing top candidates in some of the best jobs of their careers.  The author of Job Search Secrets Unlocked and Paycheck 911, Turner also hosts his weekly Job Search Guy Radio Show on JobRadio.fm as well as other locations. You’ll find free tips and advice on landing a job in this tough economy at: http://www.jobchangesecrets.com.

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I admit, I’m a fan. I’ve read all the books, own all the DVDs and spent a good part of this past Sunday watching the movie marathon on ABC Family (I did have a bad cold). Hey, we all have our guilty pleasures literary preferences.

To celebrate (instead of ditching work to see the flick) we wonder: If Harry were to pursue a Muggle’s — that’s a mere mortal to you and me – career, what would he be suited for?

Here are 10 jobs that Harry Potter might do if he ever gave up wizarding:

1.  Journalist
Why? Harry knows the power of the media after his old “friend” Rita Skeeter, kept him on the front page of the Daily Prophet, the newspaper of the wizarding world. After vicious lies and inaccuracies were reported about him in the media, Harry might be inspired to search for and report the truth.

2. EMT
Why? Emergency situations depend on quick reaction and competent care, and the “The Boy Who Lived” knows a thing or two about this. From potions gone wrong to Quidditch accidents, Harry and his friends seem to always land in prickly scenarios. Harry manages to keep his cool and come to the rescue no matter the situation.

3.  Public relations professional
Why? A PR professional must build and maintain positive relationships with the public. Potter relentlessly battles attacks on his character but manages to come out on top every time. How’s that for reputation management?

4. Spy or secret agent
Why? Two words: Invisibility cloak

5.  Veterinarian
Why? Potter’s pet owl Hedwig is often his only friend and his godfather Sirius Black turns into a dog. He can also speak to and understand snakes with Parseltongue, a language associated with the Dark Arts, and bonds with the hippogriff Buckbeak. Perhaps he could partner with Hagrid, the half-giant who has a soft spot for all sorts of magical creatures.

6.  Physical education teacher or coach
Why? Harry is particularly talented in the favorite sport of Wizards, Quidditch. He played the position of Seeker on the Griffindor team and eventually became its captain. He could train amateur or professional athletes for competition by holding practice sessions to perform drills that improve their form, technique, skills and stamina

7. City administrator
Why? Harry is all too familiar with the workings of Wizard laws — and breaking them. Whether he intends to or not, Potter seems to find himself dealing with the bigwigs at the Ministry of Magic fairly often. With this inside knowledge, perhaps a job in local government is ideal.

8.  Management analyst
Why? Like many of us in this economy, Harry has to do more with less. Harry and his group of friends need to be scrappy when they need fight the latest evils in their lives. In this role, he could analyze and propose ways to improve an organization’s structure, efficiency or profits.

9.  Social worker
Why? The first 12 years of Harry’s life were not the happiest: His parents were killed when he was just an infant and he was and he was treated more like a servant than family in the less-than-loving-home of his Aunt Petunia, Uncle Vernon ( and Cousin Dudley. He no doubt would no doubt thrive at looking after the welfare of abused or neglected children and helping parents learn how to better care for children.

10. Drill sergeant
Why? Harry is not what you would call academically gifted. He is, however, a natural in the subject of defense against the dark arts. He led the secret class of Dumbledore’s Army when the subject was banned from Hogwarts. Pair his natural defense skills with his leadership and quick temper and you’ve got a born drill sergeant.

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• New parents are opting to stay at home with their children.
• A lagging industry makes this the best time for a career switch.
• Moving to a new city (because of college, graduation or cost of living) means leaving a job behind.

Even in a recession, life events are forcing people to quit their jobs.

In the few days since Sarah Palin announced that she was leaving her post as governor of Alaska, people on both sides of the aisle have been confused. Why is she doing it? What does this mean for her career? Is her exit strategy smart? Is her party going to support or turn on her?

I don’t know. Nobody does except Palin. But the whole ordeal has proven two things:

1. Politics is its own bizarre world. If any regular person quit his or her job, the media really wouldn’t care and this hoopla wouldn’t occur. (And I wouldn’t be blogging about her.)
2. If you’re going to leave your job, don’t follow in Palin’s footsteps. What works for politicians don’t exactly work for everyone.

To that second point, here are some tips for leaving your job on the right note:

Lesson 1: Stay on message
Palin did this: The most memorable thing about Palin’s resignation has been her cryptic speech. It had mixed metaphors and vague references.
You should do this: Your boss doesn’t need to every detail of your departure. Still, whatever reason you give your leaving–needing a fresh start, a great opportunity elsewhere, wanting to start a family–stick with it. Maybe it’s a mix of reasons. Whatever the case, stay on message because if you give one reason today, another tomorrow, and a third later, you’ll sound dishonest. You want your boss to remember your good work, not that you’re lying to him or her as you head out the door.

Lesson 2: Have good reasons
Palin did this: Part of the problem with the confusing speech mentioned above was that Palin’s reason to leave her post early wasn’t very solid. Since she wouldn’t be running for governor again, she didn’t want to be another lame duck in office, she said.
You should do this: Leaving a job can be awkward regardless of how long you’ve been there, but if you’re leaving after a short period of time, you’ll face more scrutiny. It’s just the truth. You don’t want your boss to think you outright lied during your interview if you said you were in it for the long haul. You don’t want to leave the impression with this boss or a future one that you just couldn’t handle your duties.

If you realize that this isn’t something  you like, explain that the position ended up not aligning with your career ambitions and you think your skills are better suited elsewhere.  You don’t need to blame the boss or play the victim. Tell your boss that when  you accepted the job, you didn’t anticipate moving on so quickly and you are appreciative of all you learned during your time there.

Lesson 3: Give plenty of notice
Palin did this: Here’s where Palin sort of got it right. She announced in July 3 she’d be leaving office on July 26. That’s a little more than three weeks’ notice. Seeing as she’s governor, that might not be a lot of time for her because her position’s more powerful than most of ours. If you leave, you might just have to show someone how to use Excel and where the coffee room is.
You should do this: Two weeks is the normal amount of time, so announcing your departure three weeks before your last day is a nice show of consideration for your employer. If your announcement will catch everyone off guard, a reasonable amount of time lets your boss form a game plan and possibly have you train someone else before you leave. Use your best judgment to see what works best for you and for your employer. Walking up to your boss at the end of the day and saying, “Yo, I’m outta here! Have a nice life. Neener neener!” is not a graceful exit.

The lesson in all of this is that you want to leave on a good note. Especially in this economy, you don’t know when you’ll need references or to come back to your previous job. As fun as it might be to give a big kiss-off speech to a bad boss, it won’t help your career. At all. If someone’s chatting with your boss in a few months, you want them to say, “Oh, she was a great employee. We really miss her but hope she’s doing well.” You don’t want, “Oh, yeah. Her. I feel bad for the sucker who hired her. Good riddance.”

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As a child, I was all about the TV show. I had the action figures. I memorized lines. I might have even pretended my Big Wheels could go from plastic vehicle into intimidating, robotic machine. Don’t judge me.

With the  movie franchise taking off and raking in plenty of cash, I’ve had a wave of nostalgia overcome me. My $10 Skyfire sits somewhere in my parents’ attic and I wish it were on my desk.

So in the spirit of childhood memories, the movie’s release and The Work Buzz’s love for all things career, we put together a list of 10 jobs that would be good for the Transformers. I’d love to see Optimus Prime wear a name tag or Omega Supreme sit in a cubicle.  But that’s just me.

1. Public transportation…worker?
   Normally we point people to positions like bus driver and train operator, but the Transformers could be the transportation with no additional help needed.
2. School principal
   If you’re a badly behaving student, wouldn’t you be scared to hear thumping, metallic steps coming down the hall?
3. Junkyard proprietor
   I think that one’s pretty self explanatory.
4. Assembly line worker
   Again, not hard to see how it’s a good fit. And between the machine-like precision and personal touch, you’d be getting the best of both worlds with them as employees.
5. Bouncer
   I dare you to try to slip past Whirl if he says the club’s full. Go ahead–try it.
6. Laser eye surgeon
   Why bother with fancy medical offices? All you need is a big enough room to house a transforming giant. Oh, and a really big lab coat.
7. Search and rescue
   They can find crime and eradicate it. They can find missing persons.
8. Pizza delivery person
   They’ll always be on time. And they can heat it up on the way!
9. Waste management specialists
   The heightened sense of smell and the ability to get dirty without being squeamish. Perfect fit.
10. Movers
    You can’t always rely on friends to help you  move, and many movers charge by the hour as well as amount of workers. Why not hire one Transformer for an hour to get everything from the old place to the new one?

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Sure enough, I followed the tiny URL to an article with the headline “Fox to make reality TV show about company layoffs.”

The article goes on to describe how the folks at Fox are “letting employees of some troubled small businesses decide which one of their colleagues will be laid off and turning the results into a reality show.”

Each episode of the show, “Someone’s Gotta Go,” (Tasteful, don’t you think?) will “feature a company with about 15 or 20 employees that needs to cut costs because of the economy. Instead of the boss deciding who is fired, the company will open its books to show everyone’s salaries and let the employees make the call,” according to the article.

Call me crazy, but doesn’t this show seem a little … inappropriate? In a time where so many people are unemployed, struggling and living in fear of layoffs, I don’t think many people will enjoy Fox making a quick buck off other people’s misfortune. Layoffs are no laughing matter.

Mike Darnell, chief of alternative programming at Fox had this to say about the show:

“I feel that it’s part of the times that we are living in. It’s certainly no worse than watching the news every night and hearing all the statistics and watching what is happening. To be frank, like all these shows, if you don’t want to watch, don’t watch it.”

For the full article, click here.

Would you watch this show?

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