Jobs in the Past

Ever wonder what kind of jobs you could get if you were to time travel back to the 1800’s era? Well, A blogger or web page designer could probably work as a news reporter. An automobile mechanic could probably get a job fixing big steam locomotives. A truck driver could probably get a job driving a stagecoach.

The easiest jobs to get would be like busboy or bellboy, since you live on tips, the restaurant owner / hotel owner does not feel like he has to worry about paying. Also, you can eat free at the restaurant saving on expense.

There is no worry about getting a checking account at the bank since you deal in cash. Also, these jobs do not require ID in the 1800’s. Due to your strange slang many would wonder if you were from another country.

It would probably a good idea to get up to speed on local news events and find out if there’s a lot of negativity toward any one group; for example, after the potato famine in Ireland, it was hard for people of Irish descent to find jobs. Many shots had been their windows signs that said NINA – no Irish need apply.

Another group that faced hostility is immigrants from Italy. Still as long as you look “American” you would probably not have much trouble. Certain religions were not popular in the 1800’s such as Mormons and Catholics.

It would be wise to hide any odd behavior or unusual tendencies from your neighbors; for example, it would be wise to not talk about astral time travel.

Still, there many positives, back in yesteryear crime as low and the air was fresh and clean.