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How do people get into this line of work?

112 replies

Jojofox111 · 24/08/2026 12:04

How do people actually get in to this line off work as im interested

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Whatmesurelynot · 24/08/2026 12:05

What line of work? Have i missed something?

BloodyRoses · 24/08/2026 12:06

Vague posts missing critical details probably aren't helpful for 'this type of work'

madaboutpurple · 24/08/2026 20:45

I have ended up laughing as I don't know what it refers to.

ShetlandishMum · 24/08/2026 20:47

Eh?

Backedoffhackedoff · 24/08/2026 20:48

Takes 16 years post graduate study and costs c£4.2m to qualify so it’s quite tricky to get into

FinallyHere · 24/08/2026 20:50

the detailed will slowly be revealed in later years in Wizard’s school.

Sit tight, you will soon pick it up.

Happyinheels · 24/08/2026 20:52

It’s really difficult and competitive. Definitely a case of who you know!

TwoLeftSocksWithHoles · 24/08/2026 20:55

Contact tbe council. They provide the broom and a half days training.

6ate9 · 24/08/2026 20:57

Do you mean "the world's oldest profession?”

TheEarlofButties · 24/08/2026 21:01

As an expert in this line of work myself I can give you some patronising advice about it

Octavia64 · 24/08/2026 21:02

They know someone already doing it

6ate9 · 24/08/2026 21:06

You wait for a discreet ‘tap on the shoulder’ and then you’re recruited!

UnitaBath · 24/08/2026 21:08

Mostly via nepotism.

BagginBilbo · 24/08/2026 21:10

It's a very niche industry. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it won't be replaced by AI...

alexdgr8 · 24/08/2026 21:13

It helps to have come over with William the Conquerer.
Or at least have direct ancestry thereto.
Frankly I wouldn't embarass yourself if not.
As if you have to ask you are obviously not part of the ruling classes.

101Alsatians · 24/08/2026 21:14

My money's on it being about Foot Finder 🤣

YYURYYUCICYYUR4ME · 24/08/2026 21:17

You buy a Lucky Bag and the job pops out!

EvangelicalAboutButteredToast · 24/08/2026 21:21

Posting on message boards? This line of work is free at the point of access but then robs you of months of life where you just argue with people online. I can’t recommend it.

AugustDieSheMust · 24/08/2026 21:25

Those at the top think it’s by merit, but in reality it’s what previous posters have said. It’s by looking and sounding like those already doing it.

MademoisellePraline · 24/08/2026 21:26

I've heard if you snap, then fart, you're almost guaranteed a placement.

PinkKimonos · 24/08/2026 21:27

It’s a fiesta of nepobabies.

BeardySchnauzer · 24/08/2026 21:29

Sorry, not sure you’re cut out for proof reading

Wherethedogsits · 24/08/2026 21:29

Pray.

I’m not religious but worth a try?

Gazelda · 24/08/2026 21:31

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Vaguelyclassical · 24/08/2026 21:37

A stars in Maths, Physics, Chemistry and Biology A Levels and your first novel published before you're 20.

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