I wish I could clean mirrors for a living. It's something I can really see myself doing.

Behind the Groan

A Reflection on Career Plans

“See myself doing” normally means imagining a future job. A mirror makes the phrase literal because a cleaner sees their own reflection while working. Let the first sentence sound like a genuine career thought, then move naturally into the second. Avoid pausing before “see myself”; the joke is stronger when the everyday expression reveals its literal meaning without warning.