Fill in the blank (_) in the following sentence from the following choices.
Sentence: The work at the school was tedious but the other job as a mechanic would not be a good idea. Therefore the _ job was taken.

Choice 1: The work at the school was tedious but the other job as a mechanic would not be a good idea. Therefore the school job was taken.
Choice 2: The work at the school was tedious but the other job as a mechanic would not be a good idea. Therefore the mechanic job was taken.
Which of the choices is correct? Respond with only "1" or "2" and no additional text.
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