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Assignment:
Review the above video, along with any other credible resources (please cite them), to answer each question below-minimum one paragraph per question:
1. What realization does Mr. Rowe describe about neutering an animal? How does he relate this event to his understanding of "dirty jobs"?
2. Can someone be passionate about a "dirty" or "dangerous" job? If yes, in what way? if no, why would they do it?
3. Is there a stigma attached to "dirty jobs"? How does the media amplify these stereotypes? Is it fair to judge someone based on their job? Can smart people do dirty jobs or are only the uneducated relegated to do them?
4. How important are people that do "dirty jobs" to our society and economy? What issues might emerge no one did these jobs?
5. Do you know anyone that does a "dirty job"? What aspects of it make it undesirable? Is this person happy with their career choice of would they change it? If you do not know anyone, watch one episode of the show "dirty jobs" (you tube) to answer these questions.
6. Use the following economic report to identify the riskiest jobs in the U.S.? What are the main characteristics of these jobs? Now go to the occupational handbook and determine the median wage for logging workers. Is it higher or lower than the median for all workers? Why do you think this is the case?