Jobs & Careers

Frisbee boy #1: This is what war should be: They should give everyone one Frisbees with razor blades on them and send them into battle.
Frisbee boy #2: You know, you’re not going to make a very good physicist if that’s your contribution to modern warfare.

http://overheardatcornell.blogspot.com/2007/05/classes-done.html

Overheard by: charlie

30-ish blonde #1: So, what do you think of my date?
30-ish blonde #2: He seems nice… Plus, he’s a plastic surgeon!
30-ish blonde #1: Hmmm… I don’t really like him. Plus, he only does same day procedures. I’m only dating him for the free Botox.
30-ish blonde #2: I totally understand. I would only date him for free Botox, too.

Ladies’ room, The Wilshire
Santa Monica, California

Professor: In the work-a-day world we work a lot through our mouth.

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Professor: My job is pretty sweet. All I have to do is show up and talk about something I'm interested in. How sweet is that? It would be even better if I didn't hate all of you.

Columbia College
Chicago, Illinois

Woman in miniskirt: I’m a teacher, yo! Wooo! I’m a teacher! [Starts grinding against the wall.]

Hollywood Canteen
http://overheardinlosangeles.blogspot.com/2007/03/those-who-cant-do.html

Rich white chick: Fuck, yeah, I’d be a car ho for some sweet cash.

Christchurch, Canterbury
New Zealand

Man wearing 9/11 conspiracy t-shirt to friend: Did I tell you I'm working on debunking the discovery channel?

University of Cincinnati, Ohio

Overheard by: Vejewsbian

Law professor: I don’t get paid very well at this job. And I need beer money.

SFSU
San Francisco, California

Overheard by: RL

Wife: Honey, be nice…
Husband: No, I refuse to be nice. It’s against my religion.
Wife: Oh, sure, you should get your own title… Archbishop of Jackass.

Home Depot
Rancho Cucamonga, California

Man to friends: I think I'm finally gonna quit my job and write the sitcom I've always wanted to, about the sassy robot.

http://eavesdropdc.blogspot.com/2008/04/it-probably-beats-one-about-sassy.html

Overheard by: Ian