Now, this is a great idea. Heard about it today on Startup Nation (which is a great radio show and podcast, by the way):

VocationVacations allows people to test-drive their dream job completely risk-free. A VocationVacation isn’t job-shadowing, and it isn’t a fantasy camp. Instead, “Vocationers” work one-on-one with a credentialed mentor to see what their dream job is really like. Currently, the company offers more than 200 packages in 31 states - and is growing each month including: TV producer, brew master, dog trainer, B&B owner, professional photographer, comedy club owner, race team pit crew member, baseball team general manager, chocolatier, sports announcer, white water rafting outfitter, animal shelter director, costume designer, talent agent, horse trainer, wine maker, baker, private investigator, film events producer, cheese maker, wine retailer, fishing outfitter, wedding coordinator, and many more.

See what might fit your desires with their Dream Job Finder.

Looks very interesting. I’ll have to dig into this and maybe try something out.

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