Jobs For The Short People

Finding a stable job is a major concern for everybody, but if you are short, there might be some jobs out there more specifically for you. Fast food is a place that works pretty well, but I  and while I was there, I was informed about some places that might work for me, just because I am vertically impaired.

We were closing the store, and having a friendly conversation about what Disney characters we would be, or who we should be based on our looks and personality. Some ended up with princes, or princesses, and other typical answers like heroes or even a few bad guys, but since I am vertically impaired, I was immediately classified to be one of the seven dwarfs. I wasn't overly fond of the classification that I was given, but they had a point, when you are short, that's usually what you will get.

You can use it in your favor though. Sometimes when the people in the magical land of Hollywood make movies, they specifically want short people for a role. When they were casting the munchkins in The Wizard Of Oz, they were looking for any short person they could get, so they would have plenty of people to fill the roles.

Since you can fit in small spaces, because you aren't overly big, jobs where some tight spaces are necessary are a better fit. Sometimes exterminators need to get into small crevasses in homes and businesses, so that could be an option. That is as long as you don't mind the details of the job. You could also install insulation, or do heating and cooling work for homes and businesses.

You can basically be a ninja at work if you work in heating and cooling, because you will fit easier into the air vents. Tall people can crawl around them too, but I feel like the corners would be easier for someone who is a little more compact. That might be to your advantage if you have to carry a bulky tool box or wear a tool belt for repairs.

Just because you are small, doesn't mean that you can't do whatever career you want. Despite my friends suggestion of working at Disneyland being one of the Seven Dwarfs, I actually want to work at a radio station either as a D.J. or an advertising consultant. So far my height hasn't really hindered the possibility of either, so if you are vertically impaired and you are afraid it will decrease your job opportunity window, don't be. If you want to go after a specific dream, then go for it. The sky is the limit, and I have yet to hear of an employer that has specifically not hired somebody just because they were a little under the average height.
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