Real talk--in the world I live in, there is no job I would do for free because I have to eat and keep a roof over my head. But if we lived in some kind of utopian Federation paradise where all our material needs were met regardless of income, these are the types of careers I would enjoy (and yes, I'm lucky that some of them have been or are similar to my actual careers!).
Bookish Jobs I Would Do For Free In a Universe Where My Material Needs Were Already Met
1. Writer--In this universe, it wouldn't matter if I got published or not, although I'm sure I would find ways to share my writing with friends and peers. I'd spend lots of time writing, researching, taking classes, honing my craft.
2. Bookseller--Although maybe in this mystical place the role would be more like Bookgiver or Book advisor? I loved my job as a bookseller and only left because it was minimum wage. It's so much fun to see all the books and shelve them and help people find books and discuss favorite books...
3. Editor--I'd love to help edit other writers and teach them, maybe join some kind of editing exchange where we edit each others' writing.
4. Teacher--I loved/love teaching--helping students learn to appreciate the value of writing and the power of stories. I was so lucky to get to do this--and again, left because *low wages*.
5. Librarian--Helping people find books--and also do research. And citations. Love this.
6. Tutor--Also loved writing tutoring. Would love to be able to have just a few students that I could really help over time.
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