Jobs That Seem Fun from the Outside But Are Actually Boring According to Employees

No job is entirely fun; that’s the nature of work…

1. Forensic Scientist:

“Unfortunately, people on dating apps only ask me about my job. It’s very technical and consists of routine tasks.”

2. Park Ranger:

“Don’t get me wrong, I loved this job, but most of the time I was cleaning overflowing toilets, checking tank filters, or shoveling the tank. Occasionally, we had to deal with drugged individuals on the bridge. And all this for a very low salary despite having a university degree!”

3. Bookseller:

“This job has nothing to do with books, but unfortunately, it attracts book lovers, including myself.”

4. TV Viewer:

“Yes, I get paid to watch TV all day, but if I don’t like the assigned program, it can be very boring. Even worse, sometimes we have to share shows with coworkers, so I can’t fully enjoy the ones I like.”

5. Florist:

“This job is like any other retail job. People keep telling you how fun your job must be. Helping people choose flowers for funerals is not fun at all.”

6. Marine Biologist:

“I spent last week measuring frozen fish heads.”

7. Scientist:

“People think this career is fun and imagine we’re constantly discovering things. But actually, we spend hours analyzing data manually.”

8. Beekeeper:

“Get used to the constant buzzing while inspecting hives. Even in hot weather, you have to wear protective gear. Many beekeepers don’t realize they are allergic until it’s too late.”

9. Video Editor:

“The more I do it, the more I get tired of it.”

10. Video Game Tester:

“I’ve worked in this industry for six years. People say, ‘Wow, you play games all day?’ but it involves very specific and challenging tasks, including numerous testing methods.”

11. Pastry Chef:

“To have everything ready by 6 AM, you need to start work at 3 or 4 AM.”

12. Demolition Worker:

“Everyone wants to swing a sledgehammer, but it gets tiring quickly. Nobody wants to clean up the debris.”

13. Paleontologist:

“It’s not about working with dinosaur skeletons or exciting exhibitions. Mostly, you sit at your desk looking at bone photos and entering data into a computer. Occasionally, you might get to examine a fossil. If you’re lucky, you’ll go on a dig and spend hours sweeping dirt under the scorching sun.”

14. Actor:

“The actors you see on TV and in movies are the lucky 0.0001% who made it in this competitive industry. Most of the time, you’re waiting around in makeup, repeating the same lines for hours.”

15. Disney Performer:

“Playing a character at Disney is exhausting. Visitors can be abusive, saying things you’d never expect. The constant attention on your body and face can be depressing. Colleagues aren’t always nice either.”

16. Dog Groomer:

“This job is like working with toddlers, except the toddlers might bite your face if you’re not careful. It’s very stressful!”

17. Lawyer:

“Just when you think, ‘Finally, the case is in front of the judge,’ the opposing side doesn’t show up. The next hearing is scheduled months later.”

18. Music Store Employee:

“You spend your day listening to 50 different people playing bad music, often simultaneously.”

19. Cybersecurity Specialist:

“Movies don’t do us justice. Hacking isn’t as fast or easy as it appears in the media. It’s a great field, but most of the time, you’re waiting for things to develop.”

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