peterman is looking for a career that will allow him to have prestige. He doesn't want to work hard, and values continued learning. He enjoys Arts and Writing, and is good at helping people.
Inspector Gadget (Inspector Gadget) John Wayne Gacy and Ted Bundy were both put in jail due to the hard work of detectives, as were a host of other criminals and crumb-bums. Inspector Gadget doesn't really do anything. His niece, Penny (who I had quite the crush on when I was a kid-got to love them cartoon honeys), does all the work.
Professor Sherman Klump (The Nutty Professor) Professors have found a way to never get a job: they just stay in school until they are dead. Klump, at least, is one of those professors who does a lot of research and work outside of his job, which amuses his entire family.
Daphne Moon (Frasier) A physical therapist assesses the needs of patients and then shows them exercises to relieve pain or tension. Daphne is a live-in physical therapist, though I've never seen her do a bit of physical therapy.
John Kimble (Kindergarten Cop) You teach the malleable minds of the world to think, explore, and work to their maximum potential. You can also teach them anatomy, like what the difference between girls and boys is.
Jean Noble (Novocaine) Scraping plaque, telling you to spit, listening to soft rock, these are the calling cards of the dental hygienist. Jean has a job because she married the dentist she works for, and because she can look the other way while he steals painkillers and kills people.