We've gotten a lot of response to our "On the Job" show which aired last night.  People seem genuinely to like our premise that it is interesting to see some of the jobs that "other people do."

     Chronicle has been doing similar shows, including "Dirty Jobs" long before Mike Rowe was ever discovered by the Discovery Channel.  We used to call our version "Jobs you Love to Hate" and over the years Mike Barnicle, myself and others have gone to places and been in predicaments the average person might avoid.  Granted, we get the occasional complaint: "did we really need to show that septic cleaning during the dinner hour?"  But for the most part, people seem to like the in-depth, and slightly voyeuristic look, at how people make their way in this world.

    One viewer of last night's show wanted a copy of the program because her husband helped design much of the equipment on Deer Island.  Another viewer simply thanked us for highlighting what Deer Island has meant to the cleanup of the harbor.  And another found the whole concept of watching me prep a cat for surgery outrageously funny.  Glad to know we can inform AND entertain!

    There were also e-mails from Aquarium lovers, some of whom hadn't been there for years, but thanked us for making them feel like they were there last night.  Your comments and feedback are welcome and flattering.

    In fact, if you have jobs that you think would make for an interesting story on Chronicle, you can contact us through our website:

http://www.thebostonchannel.com/newscenter5/index.html

    Oh, and if you're just craving more of my experiences as a veterinary technician, check out "Chronicle Extras:"

http://www.thebostonchannel.com/news/5841702/detail.html

    Thanks for your feedback, thanks for watching and keep those suggestions coming because we are always "On the Job."