Blog Guy, I'm about to graduate from college in December, and I could use some career advice. I know you're great at that.

Well, it depends on what you studied, of course. We need doctors, teachers, engineers....

I majored in creative writing and film studies.

Oh. Have you considered the carwash?

Yeah, but I have only a B-minus average, so the better carwashes won't even look at me.

Not to worry. There's always the carwash in Afghanistan, as you can see in these photos. Plenty of new business, too, since the average car in Kabul lasts four and a half minutes.

Awesome! Thanks for the advice! Say, why are these pictures in black and white, anyway?

I believe they ARE in color, but that's just how color looks in Afghanistan.

Thanks, I can't wait... You want rust-proofing too, sir?

Afghan carwash slideshow

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Above: Workers clean a car along Qabri Gora Road in Kabul, November 2, 2009. With Kabul's busy and dusty roads, business is always assured at the carwash.

Below: A customer (R) waits while his car is being washed.

REUTERS photos by Jerry Lampen

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