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21 Mar 2011, 7:41 pm

I was reading about hair lice removal in the paper and thought it might be an ideal job for someone on the spectrum--it takes 1-1/2 to 2 hours to work on a head of hair. I can see someone on the spectrum doing this hour after hour without getting bored. From what it costs, I imagine it even pays well.



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21 Mar 2011, 7:50 pm

Really? You wouldn't get bored doing that?

I would. And squeamish.


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21 Mar 2011, 9:18 pm

Having to touch people I do not know would drive me insane not to mention worrying about getting lice from the person you are grooming. 8O I would be a mental wreck at the end of the day.


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21 Mar 2011, 9:31 pm

Todesking wrote:
Having to touch people I do not know would drive me insane not to mention worrying about getting lice from the person you are grooming. 8O I would a mental wreck at the end of the day.


^ That.


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22 Mar 2011, 7:44 am

I read a Times magazine article that said they charge $95 an hour.

Yes, I'm sure I wouldn't get bored--my wife has learned to give me a 15 minute warning to wrap things up so we can head out to lunch or go shopping.