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About This Quiz
Mike Rowe won over the hearts of blue collar workers everywhere by appealing to hard-working, everyday people who get down and dirty at their job sites. Which of America's dirtiest jobs best suits your personality? Play on to find out!
On a scale from 1 to 10 (10 being the grossest), how much gross can you handle?
Very little: 1-2
Some, but nothing major: 3-5
I have a pretty high tolerance for gross things, but certainly not everything: 6-8
I can handle it all: 9-10
Which of the following do you find most appealing in a job:
The uniqueness of the job.
A good amount of physical labor.
Being around animals.
The camaraderie between coworkers.
How social are you?
Very social.
Pretty social, but I enjoy solitude from time to time too.
Moderately social.
Not very social at all.
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How do you feel about explosions?
Explosions terrify me.
I don't really have an opinion.
I think they're cool, but I"m not a fanatic.
Explosions are awesome!
Can you operate heavy machinery?
I've never tried, but I think I could.
Yep, and I'm very good at it.
I've done it before, but it's not my favorite thing.
I've never done it, and I don't think I want to.
Can you handle being in small spaces?
I think so, but I haven't spent much time in small spaces.
Yes, but I prefer not to be.
Yeah, it's not a problem for me.
No, not at all.
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What's the most important factor in choosing a job?
The pay.
Whether I enjoy the job or not.
The amount of time I get off.
The physical working conditions.
Would you be willing to trust your coworkers with your life?
Probably, if the hazard pay made it worth the risk.
Yes.
Maybe, but I'm not sure I'd feel comfortable with that.
No, I don't think so.
Are you a risk taker?
No - quite the opposite.
I only take well calculated risks.
Sometimes I am.
Yes, I'm definitely a risk taker.
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Would you be willing to work a job that offers hazard pay due to potentially dangerous working conditions?
Maybe, but I'm hesitant.
If the pay is good enough, definitely.
I'd certainly consider it.
No, I won't risk my health and safety for a job.
To what extent to you like to work with your hands?
I like to spend most of the time working with my hands, but it doesn't have to be labor intensive.
I like to create things with my hands.
I like a mix of hands on labor and non-labor intensive duties.
I enjoy hard physical labor.
Do you know how to work with building materials?
No, but I'd like to learn.
No, it's not my thing.
I know the basics.
Yes, I'm very good at it.
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How do you feel about working with animals?
I love animals!
I don't mind working with animals.
I'd prefer not to work with animals.
I absolutely do not want to work with animals.
Can you deal with foul odors?
To an extent, yes.
I can deal with anything.
I'm moderately tolerant of foul odors.
No, I can't handle most foul odors.
Would you be able to work around feces?
Nope, definitely not.
I'd prefer not to, but I can if necessary.
I think so, but I've never done it before.
For sure. It doesn't phase me.
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Do you think you could be a produce farmer?
Gardening and farming aren't my thing.
I'd love to be a produce farmer.
I've considered it, and it's certainly a possibility.
I'm not sure.
Can you handle heavy lifting?
No.
What's considered heavy?
I think so, but I haven't done any heavy lifting in a while.
Yes, I'm very strong.
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Are you comfortable working around water?
Definitely.
Sure, I don't see why not.
I'd prefer not to.
No, water makes me nervous.
How patient are you?
I'm not known to be patient.
I'm not the most patient, but I've been working on it.
I'd say I'm pretty patient.
Patience is my greatest strength.
What's your favorite thing to do outside work?
Spend time doing outdoor activities (e.g. hiking, swimming, biking).
Watch my favorite shows.
Spend time with family and friends.
Work on a special hobby.
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What does an ideal work schedule look like for you?
Start work at sun up and end in the early afternoon.
Work in two shifts (AM and PM).
A standard 9 to 5 work day.
I prefer to have some flexibility in my schedule to where I can choose my hours.
Do you find birds to be particularly interesting?
Yes, I find them to be fascinating creatures.
I think they're cool, but they're not my favorite animal.
I'm not very interested in birds.
No, I really do not like birds.
Which type of work setting is ideal for you?
I prefer my work to be mostly outdoors.
I like to work in interesting places.
I like working in livestock bars.
I'm happy to work anywhere as long as I enjoy the job.
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Can you handle blood?
No, absolutely not.
It grosses me out, but I can deal with it if I have to.
I'm relatively comfortable with it, but I wouldn't want it to be a normal part of my job.
It doesn't bother me.
Is hat hair a deal breaker?
Yes, I like my hair to look good regardless of where I am and what I'm doing.
Maybe, but I wouldn't be happy about it.
Probably not...but I wouldn't be happy about it.
Definitely not.
The idea of working 700ft underground makes you feel...
Excited!
A bit uneasy, but I could probably handle it.
Very uneasy. I don't think I could stay down there for the full shift.
That's definitely not going to happen.
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Which of the following makes you happier:
The feeling of relief and accomplishment after a hard shift.
The feeling of knowing my job makes a positive difference in the world.
The exhilaration of an active job.
Seeing the final product of my work.
Could you handle sorting through owl vomit pellets that are covered in feces?
Yep. I can handle all things gross.
As long as I can wear gloves - I'll plug my nose.
Maybe, but I might also end up vomiting.
No, not a chance.
What sort of impact do you hope your job has on the world around you?
I want my job to make a difference in the lives of kids.
I want my job to offer nourishment to people in my community.
I want my job to enhance public safety.
I want my job to offer something to people around the country or world.
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