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Money
You'll be very comfortable
rags
riches
Power
Who cares about power, anyway?
pushover
head-honcho
Prestige
Some of your friends are Jealous
nobody
idol
Sex Appeal
Still a Virgin, huh?
nun
porn star
Flexible Hours
Consider it a normal 9-to-5
strict
loose
Social Relevance
Your work concerns many
irrelevant
Ghandi
Flexible Work Location
Limited to your country!
chained to desk
work in boxers
Continued Learning
Time to consider a Ph.D!
unnecessary
necessary
Math
Understand HS-level Algebra
none
mathmatician
Science
Know enough to teach Earth Science
Paris Hilton
Albert Einstein

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Computer Programmer: Lyle (The Italian Job)
See this Web site: someone programmed it (way to be, Jay). Lyle is the supposed genius behind Napster, and a gold theft conspirator.

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