No Right Answer: Best Science Fiction Job Ever

[Firefilm]

Best Science Fiction Job Ever

New Year's resolution time, and what better goal to set than getting a better job?

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[ZZoMBiE13]

I'd totally be a Ghostbuster if given the chance. Men In Black though? No way. I'd miss my daughter too much.

 

[Canadamus Prime]

As awesome as it would be to be a Ghostbuster, I'm not sure I'd want to lug that heavy Proton Pack around.

 

[Abomination]

I'm sorry, but the idea of having a Cricket as a side-arm as an INTRODUCTORY weapon?

Sign me up for MiB.

 

[kasperbbs]

Both of these jobs suck to be honest, unless you have PLOT armor that only works in movies. Who would want weird things constantly trying to kill you? And they would probably succeed in doing so pretty quick.

 

[Gunjester]

Until Kyle got to the drinking round I was so ready to a type a comment of how they missed the fact that MiB only associate with aliens and MiB, they have no life outside the agency. Good show guys!

 

[Scarim Coral]

Honestly I go with MIB seeing how they come more of an package while Ghostbuster is more of an independent group (not as secure when compared to a large coperation).
Also the Ghostbuster job look more like a firefighter since they are expected to get a phonecall at anytime (which make sense that their base used to be a fire engine station) which I'm not suited for that work style.

 

[Wuvlycuddles]

Han Solo, Mal Reynolds. Smugglers.

Best Sci Fi job

But of the two I'd pick MiB, cuz I like a good suit and gadgets.

 

[LotusPhi]

I would pick MIB. Chris had some strong arguments there.
Incidentally, you guys never had a LOTR-centered episode, so here is an idea: Who is the best member of the fellowship of the ring?

 

[Overmind78]

Oh come on, how can you not think of the Stargate jobs? Ancient technology, Asgard weapons, travelling to different worlds (which somehow all look like the Canadian Rockies).

Sign me up for this.

 

[ritchards]

Given how much Kyle was giggling, I was expecting a different outcome in the drinking round.

 

[Azuaron]

Between the two, Chris had me at, "You think I pay taxes? I don't pay taxes."

However, we're going science fiction jobs, and nobody's talking about a job in SPACE? Come on! I want a job in frickin' SPACE. Hell, I would take a job like asteroid miner, or space debris collector (half section in Planetes), or even terraformer (a notoriously dangerous job) just because, that's right, SPACE.

And those are the CRAPPY space jobs. Those are the jobs you have when you're in a space horror movie and a monster's going to kill everyone. We haven't even started talking about the good ones, like: explorers, black hole physicists, space marines, galactic navies, or ship salvage-/construction-yard worker.

 

[Scars Unseen]

Meh. I think I'd rather just heckle movies with my robot pals.

 

[Mega_Manic]

Meh. I think I'd rather just heckle movies with my robot pals.

Sadly being torture is not a job. It's a calling.

 

[Mr_Terrific]

Umm...how do you have this conversation without bringing up being a Starship Captain?...whether it's Galaxy class as in Star Trek, or Firefly class as in...you know.

 

[Baldr]

Umm...how do you have this conversation without bringing up being a Starship Captain?...whether it's Galaxy class as in Star Trek, or Firefly class as in...you know.

Star Trek wouldn't count because they got rid of the economy, so it more of a lifestyle choice than an actual job. I do agree with your point.

 

[synobal]

Ghost Busters likely has a shitty pay and has terrible benefits. How ever MIB likely has great benefits but has a lot of bureaucracy and rules. Still cool gadgets, and aliens and space ships.... ya I go with the MIB easily.

 

[mykalwane]

Both Star Trek and Stargate you could make the same argument that they are goverment jobs. Did enjoy the show, but how come you didn't use any of the cartoons. Both got decent show spin offs. Then again you may be saving that for Best cartoon spin off, but then Batman the animated series would win that then.

 

[Alar]

Oh come on, how can you not think of the Stargate jobs? Ancient technology, Asgard weapons, travelling to different worlds (which somehow all look like the Canadian Rockies).

Sign me up for this.

Aside from the chance of dying terribly! But you know, it would be pretty cool... aside from that.