Well, it’s been a long time coming, I have to say.  It must be a worrying condition to suffer from, especially if the people around you don’t understand the disorder.  I went down to the job centre the other day, and overheard the bloke in front of me say to the interviewer, that he suffered with narcolepsy.  He was bright, educated and had recently passed a string of exams at Reading university, and what job did they offer him?  Apprentice sheppard!   

You’ll be pleased to know that the narcolepsy support group Kippers Unite, (sponsored by Dreams Beds) contacted me to help them widen the scope of the careers of those who suffer from this debilitating condition.  And, I’m glad to say, that after an exhaustive power breakfast, which lasted more than eight minutes, I have some suggestions to put forward to the job agencies.

Putting aside the trilfuling problem of staying concious for a moment, you have to open your minds and look forward as I have done.  And this, in my eyes, is exactly what the country’s job centres should be doing.  We are trying to dig our way out of a global recession after all, and the suggestions below would all benefit from a job-share scheme, which in turn will reduce unemployment.  I mean, what are the chances of both workers nodding off at the same time!  With this in mind, let’s take a look at my new options.

Why can’t a narcoleptic sufferer apply for a job a sleeper in a terrorist cell?  Because the careers advisors aren’t looking past the end of their noses!   Why not sponser a narcoleptic Arctic exploration team?  There would be a saving on food straight away, as at least two of the four man team would be asleep most of the time.  How about a bobsleigh team for the next Olympics?  Surely the ‘dead weight’ factor alone, would be a bonus to the team!  And what about a motorcycle display team!  You’ve gotta start thinking out side of the box guys!

Obviously there are certain jobs that the sufferer couldn’t undertake, like a lion tamer or a base jump instructer.  However, I see no reason why a group of jobless narcoleptics couldn’t hold down a job as a lighthouse keeper or a safari tour guide.  So there we have it, I’m doing my bit to reduce the unemployment figures, are you? 

Right, I’m off, I’ve got a hamster that needs sanding down.  BB

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