Dirty Jobs

"These are the happiest people I know." - host of Dirty Jobs, Mike Rowe talking about septic tank cleaner Les Swanson.

If you haven't seen the television show Dirty Jobs on TV, then you really should. Watching the show will give you a better respect for having a job. And if you work in a desk job, seeing the show will give you a new respect for having a clean job. It is one of the most popular shows on the Discovery channel now, and I would highly recommend it. It's a lot of fun to watch. The show is about people who work in very dirty jobs. From tar roofers to septic tank cleaners, the show covers many difficult jobs. The most important thing is that the people on the show have an appreciation for what they do. Watch the video below, it's Larry King interviewing the host, Mike Rowe, and a septic tank cleaner. The septic tank cleaner seems to enjoy and appreciate his work. How can I even complain about my job? That's the great thing about this show, because it makes you ask that question.

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