A professor of what? I am a prof of nanotechnology, chemical engineering, biomedical engineering, and materials science.

I've already begun working toward my Hugh Akston profession(s). I was in IT for many years (owned 3 consulting companies with many local and some national clients) and did OK until the bottom dropped out (about 2003). When the industry dynamic shifted I decided to chance course and began my writing career (3 books, working on 4, 5 and 6) and later (presently) began produce a multiplayer video game under my own production company LLC.

The pay sucks - little income from the novels, little income from IT, and no income from the game, yet. My wife hates it (not overly thrilled about me either lately). But the work is mentally engaging, I completely enjoy it, and when the game is finished I will feel I've accomplished something, along with my novels, that I take great personal satisfaction in finishing.

Walmart greeter...

I am retired now. I had a lot of organization and management skills, but no one would pay me for my abilities. So, i cleaned toilets and other areas in hair salons for the last nine years of my working life.

I am an exterminator, and my position is bottom of the rung.

I'm going to be a gigolo.

Thanks. I have to live up to Hugh, who made a great hamburger!

I also met a man doing that. He said the rules required that he not become involved off the dance floor. He had most days to himself for what ever he wanted to do.

You are so very good at it!

Mine was too until I retired from that to travel and mess with old cars ;-)

I would spend my time inventing things, but NOT commercializing them in any significant way- only to feed and house myself.

MBA...Air Force pilot...and pilot for American Airlines....retired...spending the summer (till mid-October) living in an RV in Yellowstone National Park as a stocker at the Fishing Bridge General Store...living in the wild...

I volunteer at the library cleaning/sanitizing the computers as well as volunteer at a nature preserve answering the phone and questions. I have also worked for the local Board of Elections during early voting (two elections) as well as being a precinct election official (poll worker) during several elections.

Working as a high school teacher and always trying to expose the kids to Ms. Rand's works and ideals.

Writer

Philanthropist. Using vast wealth (that I don't have) to promote Objectivism.

Nowadays I make vases out of glass for dollars. Others modify said vases for purposes of their own, as the world awakens to alternatives to alcohol. In the heyday, beginning some 32 years ago, the "donuts" were glass subassembly parts for wedding cake tops. Evolution brought contracts for chandelier parts, but I backed away in the last few years due mainly to it feeling too much like work. In this mountain environment where once I employed up to 12 friends, I now consider myself mostly retired, which means mostly broke and extremely happy. For my Akston "job", I do free landscaping for my not that older anymore neighbors 'cause they can't do it for themselves.

Near zero tax bills is an art. Having a fun life is a skill. I shrugged at 21, then used the following 17 years to build a base from which I really could.

Just find something fun to do, and do it lots! :)

Another option is being the host at a campground. It's a volunteer job but you get to camp free all summer.

I've been told that there is indeed such a job. Learn to dance.

My young man's Hugh Akston profession is being a professional gambler.

RV Transport Driver, delivering travel trailers from manufacturers to dealers. Use your own truck, go places all over the US and Canada. Paid by the mile. Work when you want, and go where you want. Start at $1.20 per mile in the US, $1.45 on Canadian runs. You only get paid when loaded though, then you're deadheading back to the terminal.

Outstanding

Haha. I once met an older gentleman widower who claimed that his job was to stay on the cruise ship and entertain the single women. I, to this day, believe that he was telling me the truth. And, if I were single later in life I'd certainly consider that job...

Excellent!

I am applying to teach--at a private school, where I can teach with far greater freedom.

Being the librarian on a cruise ship.

I can dream.