Had enough or the daily grind? Roll up for our Circus Career Quiz and you could be off to a new life in the circus today
We all occasionally reach a point in life, where we just want to down tools and run off to join the circus. Easier said than done, you might think? Not so, with our New Life in the Circus Quiz. Find out where your Big Top Niche lies and where you could best employ your transferable skills.
Q1. What sector do you work in?
A I don’t work. Well, I do have a couple of volunteer roles. And I do some occasional freelance work. And I help out at my children’s school. And I look after my dad who’s quite frail now. And just, you know, the shopping, house admin, DIY and all that. But no, I don’t do much really.
B Engineering
C Entertainment
D Emergency Services
E Project management
Q2. How do you like to relax?
A By doing hobbies. I always have at least two things on the go.
B I’m an adrenaline junkie. I can’t relax until I’ve had a good long run or a sea swim, or been climbing.
C Just having a giggle with friends.
D You’ll laugh, but I love firewalking. It’s an amazing experience and you feel so serene afterwards.
E. I’m not very good at relaxing. It makes me edgy.
Q3. Who is your favourite famous clown?
A. Krusty the Clown from The Simpsons
B. Grock, the Swiss Acrobat/Clown
C. Lou Jacobs - the inventor of the clown car.
D. Pennywise from Stephen King’s It.
E. Grimaldi, of course, the Father of Clowning
Q4. What would be your last meal?
A I’d cook a roast dinner with all the trimmings.
B A huge stack of pancakes, flipped and stacked with loads of syrup.
C Custard pie.
D A vindaloo. With extra chillies.
E Something with a bit of showmanship, maybe a Steak Diane, followed by Bananas Foster.
Q5. What is your greatest skill?
A People often say I’m a great multitasker.
B I’m very flexible and adapt easily to any new situation.
C I think I make people laugh.
D I’m fearless.
E I’m highly organised and I think people respect that.
<Drumroll…> And the results are in!
Mostly A
You’re a juggler. Never one to stand still, you have no problem with keeping your eye on the ball and with handling more than one task at a time.
Mostly B
You would make a great acrobat. You’re fast, flexible and ready for anything. Maybe you could turn those skills to a physical arena and find a new life up on the high wire.
Mostly C
You’re a born entertainer and would make a fabulous clown. You make people smile and don’t take yourself too seriously but you’re also a sensitive soul who people empathise with. Just don’t offer to do any driving as part of your new role. And if you do, don’t offer a lift to all your friends.
Mostly D
Danger is, if not your middle name, then definitely your watchword. With your can-do approach to life - and a slight dare devil streak, dare we say? - we think you’d make a great fire eater. Please leave the man-made fibres at home, though.
Mostly E
In your current life, you’re the one that holds it all together. People look to you for direction and you’re usually meticulously well organised. If you ran off to the circus, we think you’d swap your online organiser for a whip and work your way up to being ring master in no time.
Buy this month's The Simple Things - buy, download or subscribe
