How Would You Earn A Living In 1800s Walnut Grove?
How Would You Earn A Living In 1800s Walnut Grove?
Life was simpler when you were living in on the prairie.
But the prairie needed more than just farmers. That town just can't run itself.
If you weren't a farmer, what would you be in Walnut Grove?
Life was simpler when you were living in on the prairie.
But the prairie needed more than just farmers. That town just can't run itself.
If you weren't a farmer, what would you be in Walnut Grove?
Unfortunately, back in the day, your gender was a big factor in determining your career path.
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So 1st question: What is your Gender?
How do you like to help out the community?
What's the best recipe or meal you've ever made?
How do you feel about manual labor?
Are you a good listener?
How do you stay healthy?
Last Question: Do you have a family you need to support?
As A Spinster School Teacher
As A Spinster School Teacher
You are great with children and can teach them well.
However, you are destined to have the prefix "Miss" for the rest of your life.
Embrace it - it's all you have.
As The Spiritual Advisor - AKA "The Reverend"
As The Spiritual Advisor - AKA "The Reverend"
Back in 1800s Walnut Grove, there must have been a great need for spiritual guidance, because everyone in town would be present at the church/school building each Sunday.
Every so often, Charles Ingalls could fill in for a sermon or two.
But you are needed for the weddings and frequent funerals.
Keeping Office Hours and Making House Calls
Keeping Office Hours and Making House Calls
You are very smart and also very dedicated to your community.
Whether dealing with a snake bite, scarlet fever, anthrax, or pregnancy, you always keep your cool.
Unfortunately, back in 1800s Walnut Grove, being a doctor wasn't very lucrative. But you did get your fair share of chickens and sheep as payment.
Sawing Logs
Sawing Logs
How do you think they got the logs to build that Little House?
Not to mention the rest of the town. All the citizens of Walnut Grove needed lumber to build their buildings.
I also hear there is a new restaurant coming to town. And the railroad might be interested too. That should keep you busy and well paid.
The Town Entrepreneur / Gossip
The Town Entrepreneur / Gossip
You are a savvy business woman/man and are in tune with the retail industry.
You also know the desires and needs of the community. You know the optimal time to start a new business like a restaurant or telephone company.
Just be careful not to let all that success go to your head. No one likes a know-it-all or gossip.
Staying at Home - And Helping As Needed
Staying at Home - And Helping As Needed
Yes, you technically are a homemaker. But you really know how to get things done. You are calm, wise, and a great friend.
In 1800s Walnut Grove, you would have also been a cook, waitress, farmer, teacher, mother, chauffeur and so much more.
Go you!
You Don't Need to Work - Mom and Dad Spoil You
You Don't Need to Work - Mom and Dad Spoil You
Even back in 1800s Walnut Grove there were "trust fund" kids.
You don't have to do anything. Your parents gave you everything. They even built you a restaurant so you could land a husband.
Have fun with that.