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Is this the worst job in the world?

Jim Riley

15th July 2010

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Here’s an alternative way to teach motivation. What financial or non-financial rewards might an employer have to offer people to do this job?

The Independent reports on a particularly nasty, smelly job that is currently being undertaken under the streets of London. Sewer blockages are an increasing problem due to the excessive disposal of fats into the waste system.

Can you imagine working as a “flusher” for Thames Water? “Full breathing apparatus” is provided (great) - but that only goes a little way to alleviate the unpleasantness of the working environment. I reckon I’d do the job for £1,000 an hour (in cash, brown envelope). But how long could you work in that environment?

Over to the students…

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Jim Riley

Jim co-founded tutor2u alongside his twin brother Geoff! Jim is a well-known Business writer and presenter as well as being one of the UK's leading educational technology entrepreneurs.

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