This from AP: “Renowned astrophysicist and best-selling author Stephen Hawking has announced he is looking for a graduate student to work for him for one to two years…The candidate can earn about £23,500 ($44,300) and would likely join Hawking on his many travels abroad, according to a job posting on the university’s Web site. Planning lectures, maintaining computer, answering public inquiries and helping with scientific papers are a few of the responsibilities.” How many entry-level positions allow you to spend a couple of years in the presence of greatness? Ah, if only I were younger and smarter.

The exercise:
Write about the best job you never landed.