12 p.m.

• So I’ve been watching through On Demand this “Parking Wars” show. Basically, it’s a look at the Philadelphia Parking Authority and its employees – from those that walk around the streets putting tickets on windshields to those that place boots on cars to those that perform the actual towing to those that work at the impound lot. All I can say is thank God I don’t live in Philadelphia. However, as I watched the latest episode I got the thinking: Which one of these jobs would be the best/worst. Let’s see:

Meter Maid:

Plusses

Get to go outside and get plenty of fresh city air.

Many of the fines you write are small, so the public OUTRAGE isn’t as bad.

There are times when you can just ticket and run without being spotted.

Minuses

You’re outside in city.

Many times you’re alone.

Angry ticket-receivers approach you.

Boot Putter-On People:

Plusses

You’re in a vehicle.

There’s a teammate with you.

Even though you’ll be spotted some times, I’m sure there are a number of instances where you can boot a vehicle and get the hell out.

Minuses

You have to get out of the vehicle to put on a boot.

This is Philly, so chances are you’ll be paired up with a black person.

City driving.

Tow Truck Driver.

Pluses

You’re in a vehicle.

Minuses

It takes longer to get a vehicle in tow, so it’s probable that you’d be spotted.

Impound Employee

Pluses

You’ve got backup around you.

You’re protected behind a sheet of glass.

Minuses

You’re dealing with people you can’t run away from.

The fines are rather hefty, so the people coming in are going to be more pissed off.

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Wow. Honestly, I don’t know which one of these jobs I’d take. Probably the person that does the booting.