In a perfect world, jobs would pay well enough for you to survive doing them. But we don't live in a perfect world and pretty much everyone can tell you that lots of jobs don't pay anywhere near a livable wage.
That doesn't mean they're not awesome.
Thanks, Netflix!
<p>Movie store. Free rentals. Netflix was just starting to take off, so it didn't get busy ever. I got to watch movies all day and drink free slurpies.</p><p>- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/ku1tz8/whats_the_best_low_paying_job_youve_ever_had/gipgr53?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">Gingerchaun</a></p><p>Same. Free movies before they were "released" and work consisted of bs'ing about movies and playing Gameboy. Best job ever for being 17.</p><p>- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/ku1tz8/whats_the_best_low_paying_job_youve_ever_had/giq2tqj?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">PreppyNotYuppie</a></p>Living History
<img lazy-loadable="true" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yNTQ0NDA4Mi9vcmlnaW4uZ2lmIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY3MTQ0MDcwOH0.9VyZGPNVlQ9qA62mpZaaFPWW6sloaQwFRjbPuSn_xr4/img.gif?width=980" id="57d61" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="538733f410afe1bf669a0682aa139ce9" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" data-width="480" data-height="269" />night museum GIFGiphy<p>Working at a small local museum. Basically did tours for local kids who didn't care or the elderly who knew more about the stuff than I did. On my first day, my high school history teacher (who helped me get the job and previously ran the place) gave me a tour and pointed out one interesting thing in each room. When I asked if I needed to learn about the rest, he just laughed and said I would.</p><p>Every single tour I did for the elderly someone would get super excited and talk nonstop about something they recognized "hey this signed used to hang at the old mill..." "oh my god, this looks just like the nurse uniform I wore in WW2" "this portrait is my grandmother". </p>My Current Job Is Much Safer
<p>I worked as a bike courier to up my allowance. I was super fit, riding my bike for more than 1500km per month. On the downside I got "run over" by cars three times.</p><p>And that's not to mention the suddenly opening car doors. Those got me twice. </p><p>One time was bad: My bike was destroyed beyond repair (the frame was bent), I had muscle contusions, a ripped tendon in one of my hands, injured joint capsules, abrasions all over the body ... I couldn't even walk without painkillers for two weeks. I was exempt from sport for two or three months. That sucked.</p><p>Luckily enough I suffered no permanent damages. My current occupation as a software developer is much safer and <em>much</em> better paying, but I think fondly of that time.</p><p>- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/ku1tz8/whats_the_best_low_paying_job_youve_ever_had/gipf3q3?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">_cnt0</a></p>The Whole Job Was To Press A Button
<p>Ski lift operator at a ski resort. </p><p>Got paid minimum wage , but the whole job was to press a button if someone fell, which a lot of people did. </p><p>I would just see some clearly inexperienced people get wrecked while getting off, stop the lift, roll my eyes, maybe help them if it's going to take a while, start lift again. lol</p><p>It came with sweet perks like free snowboarding and half price for food. Also my coworkers were a bunch of dope snowboarding hippies</p><p>- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/ku1tz8/whats_the_best_low_paying_job_youve_ever_had/gipnrpk?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">Snowfreak2507</a></p>Sweet Trouble
<p>Working at a theatre.</p><p>We were all young, had our own cash and places for the first time, and got into all kinds of trouble. Very fun!</p><p>Plus, free movies and snacks. Pretty sweet.</p><p>- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/ku1tz8/whats_the_best_low_paying_job_youve_ever_had/gipiemn?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">NillaBeans</a></p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/ku1tz8/whats_the_best_low_paying_job_youve_ever_had/gipiemn?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank"></a>Seconded, working at a movie theater was great. Tons of free movies (sometimes before official release), usually fun people to work with, unlimited access to tokens for the arcades, etc.</p><p>I'm genuinely thinking about working at one again when I retire just for the enjoyment.</p><p>- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/ku1tz8/whats_the_best_low_paying_job_youve_ever_had/giqqa0c?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">Tak_Jaehon</a></p>Front Desk
<p>Night shift at a hotel front desk. </p><p>I spent the night by myself, chilling and watching movies on my phone. Hardly anyone ever checked in at night and when they did it was just a five-minute process. I was also allowed to snack on the food in the kitchen. </p><p>I had to make breakfast, and would get to eat that as well every morning. I'd have a big Texas cinnamon roll and some milk just about every night lol. </p><p>It didn't pay much, but for someone who enjoys spending time alone and not dealing with the public much, it was great.</p><p>- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/ku1tz8/whats_the_best_low_paying_job_youve_ever_had/giq3p13?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">booneisthemoon</a></p>Barista
<p>Being a Starbucks barista actually isn't bad. </p><p>Out of all the food service industry jobs I've had, they had the best health insurance plans and you didn't need to work 40 hours minimum to qualify for it. That left me open to waitress and make more money while still getting health insurance and free coffee! </p><p>The work was fun too.</p>Borders
<img lazy-loadable="true" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yNTQ0NDA4Ny9vcmlnaW4uZ2lmIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY2MDE4ODc1Nn0.bDn1lQfsGIRD4UbIsoSQDn0gYzTPsmPVMiPRRplaZqk/img.gif?width=980" id="b4a6a" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="ed95484a392f2d904c0aa7bbcfb4a757" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" data-width="480" data-height="270" />Books Lol GIF by UdGGiphy<p>Borders Books. Dang I miss that company. </p><p>$30 gift cards a month to buy books in addition to the employee discount. Also you could "borrow" up to two books at a time to read and return in salable condition. Pretty good bonuses and incentives for a retail job. </p><p>And it was nice working with employees (and having customers) who were book lovers.</p><p>- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/ku1tz8/whats_the_best_low_paying_job_youve_ever_had/gipq3os?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">pink_kryptonite</a></p>Blueberries and Ice Cream
<p>I worked at a blueberry farm where I worked inside the blueberry store. </p><p>They sold homemade blueberry baked goods, homemade blueberry jam and other jams, blueberry (and other flavors) ice cream, and blueberry knickknacks and trinkets. The owner's daughter who worked with me was fun and we just manned the cash register and served ice cream. </p><p>I worked there for three summers during college, made a sweet $8/hr and got a bowl of ice cream every day. Best job ever</p><p>- <a href="I worked at a blueberry farm where I worked inside the blueberry store. They sold homemade blueberry baked goods, homemade blueberry jam and other jams, blueberry (and other flavors) ice cream, and blueberry knickknacks and trinkets. The owner’s daughter who worked with me was fun and we just manned the cash register and served ice cream. I worked there for three summers during college, made a sweet $8/hr and got a bowl of ice cream every day. Best job ever" target="_blank">why___me</a></p>The Work Sucked, But...
<p>I worked in the warehouse part of a furniture store when I was 17. </p><p>I was the youngest and the other guys were in their early 20s. We just goofed off, told jokes, and had fun. When we actually worked, it was hard due to assembling furniture and unloading trucks, but the rest of the time it was a blast.</p><p>- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/ku1tz8/whats_the_best_low_paying_job_youve_ever_had/gipippu?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">SecretKGB</a></p><p>This. Working at a furniture store was my first job. I didn't like the work, but we had such fun.</p><p>- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/ku1tz8/whats_the_best_low_paying_job_youve_ever_had/giqeftn?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">deaconofthedeep</a></p>And No Boss!
<p>Bike rickshaw (pedicab) in Austin on 6th street. </p><p>Ferrying around drunks all night is so entertaining and was such an easy way to meet girls. Got to see fights, people falling over, and hilarious shenanigans almost every night. And no boss! </p><p>Best days were game days and could make bank from the rich alumni between the beer gardens and stadium. Husbands always paid you to take their wives ahead and they could stay back and drink beer.</p><p>- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/ku1tz8/whats_the_best_low_paying_job_youve_ever_had/giq2h5j?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">Jzzlbbr57</a></p>Job interviews are such a unique experience.
For a brief interval of time, we have to simultaneously try to impress someone with our qualifications, come off as casually pleasant, demonstrate passion for the role in question, and, somehow, be ourselves throughout that whole charade.
Sleeping Giant
<p>"I had a candidate tell me 'I have extreme anger problems and I can't help but get loud and hands on when's someone's doesn't get what I'm trying to say'...it was for an engineering internship." -- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/jree8h/you_have_15_seconds_to_ruin_a_job_interview_what/gbsroq0?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">KeemstarsBlackFriend</a></p><p style="margin-left: 20px;">"NOT A WHILE LOOP!! A DO WHILE LOOP!!! WE NEED IT TO RUN ONCE BEFORE CHECKING THE CONDITION!!!"</p><p style="margin-left: 20px;">"* shaking the other person aggressively by the shoulders *" -- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/jree8h/you_have_15_seconds_to_ruin_a_job_interview_what/gbsuwfa?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">moistkinkajou</a></p>In it for the Short Haul
<p>"Where will I be in 5 years? Hell if I know but in 5 months I better be out of this slop house." -- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/jree8h/you_have_15_seconds_to_ruin_a_job_interview_what/gbsrxcp?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">BroadcasterX</a></p><p style="margin-left: 20px;">"I thought the right answer was 'celebrating the 5th year anniversary of you asking me this question'" -- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/jree8h/you_have_15_seconds_to_ruin_a_job_interview_what/gbtpwc6?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">biggulpshuhasyl</a></p>All Good
<p>"Sorry I'm late I got pulled over, but I was under the legal limit so..." -- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/jree8h/you_have_15_seconds_to_ruin_a_job_interview_what/gbss8ug?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">lil-miss-militia</a></p><p style="margin-left: 20px;">"<em>just</em> under the legal limit." -- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/jree8h/you_have_15_seconds_to_ruin_a_job_interview_what/gbtk8vu?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">kindsoberfullydressed</a></p><p style="margin-left: 20px;">"Keyword being 'was' amirite guys?" -- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/jree8h/you_have_15_seconds_to_ruin_a_job_interview_what/gbu3jy6?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">Poly--Meh</a></p>Cartoonishly Problematic
<p>"Excuse me ma'am, can I talk to a man here? Like someone who would be capable enough to interview me? I can't listen and answer to a woman." -- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/jree8h/you_have_15_seconds_to_ruin_a_job_interview_what/gbsxfoh?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">ilikesarcasticpeople</a></p><p style="margin-left: 20px;">"I wish this was a joke but I once interviewed a guy who asked me who his boss would be."</p><p style="margin-left: 20px;">"When I explained it would be me, the person interviewing him, he laughed and said congratulations for 'getting so far' but that he could not be expected to just do what I asked him to, and also any woman being in charge of a man was 'disrespectful.'"</p><p style="margin-left: 20px;">"He did not get the job." -- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/jree8h/you_have_15_seconds_to_ruin_a_job_interview_what/gbt8lpo?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">TheWaystone</a></p>Keep Belching to a Minimum
<p>"Did this already! Was nervous and chugged the last of my coke before going inside. Went to shake the guys hand and say Hello but a very loud long burp came out instead."</p><p>"I just dropped his hand and left."</p><p>-- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/jree8h/you_have_15_seconds_to_ruin_a_job_interview_what/gbt1t33?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">RosieCakeness</a></p>Tough to Schedule
<p>"Do you have masturbation breaks?" -- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/jree8h/you_have_15_seconds_to_ruin_a_job_interview_what/gbsrdew?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">katep2000</a></p>Gauging the Strictness
<p>"Does your employee theft policy offer second chances or would you fire me right away?" -- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/jree8h/you_have_15_seconds_to_ruin_a_job_interview_what/gbss53y?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">SlapCracklePop</a></p><p style="margin-left: 20px;">"Can I steal loo roll? Like, just 1 when it's nearly payday? Or enough that my extended family never need panic buy again?" -- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/jree8h/you_have_15_seconds_to_ruin_a_job_interview_what/gbuakq5?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">JJY93</a></p>Way Ahead of Ya
<p>"Bring a bottle of apple juice and proceed to tell the interviewer that you brought your own drug test sample whilst accidentally spilling it all over the table and their laps...." -- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/jree8h/you_have_15_seconds_to_ruin_a_job_interview_what/gbsr7wf?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">MatteBlack84</a><span></span></p><p style="margin-left: 20px;">"Nah, if you're serious about it you'll use apple cider vinegar. They will never get that smell out." -- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/jree8h/you_have_15_seconds_to_ruin_a_job_interview_what/gbsws7y?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">whiskeyweedwood</a></p>Optimal Performance
<p>"I'm never on time for work as I sleep a lot but at least I'm not tired when I arrive" -- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/jree8h/you_have_15_seconds_to_ruin_a_job_interview_what/gbsqzxa?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">WhiskersCleveland</a></p><p style="margin-left: 20px;">"In the 5 years I have been at my job I have slept through 3 alarms. As it turns out my natural wake up time is 10am.....2 hours after I start work." -- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/jree8h/you_have_15_seconds_to_ruin_a_job_interview_what/gbtlx32?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">Ziogref</a></p>Pro Tip: Stay on Topic!
<p>"Interview going well."</p><p>"Female Interviewer : Do you have any questions ?"</p><p>"Me : About you or the company ?"</p><p>"Female Interviewer : .............."</p><p>"Haunts my memory to this day"</p><p>-- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/jree8h/you_have_15_seconds_to_ruin_a_job_interview_what/gbsyvmf?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">ShreyasSodhe</a></p>Mid Shift Only
<p>"I had a guy applying while completely stoned."</p><p>"He was like « don't worry, I only smoke in the evening. Well sometimes before breakfast too »"</p><p>-- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/jree8h/you_have_15_seconds_to_ruin_a_job_interview_what/gbsy9lc?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">barbara84live</a></p>All About Eye Contact
<p>"I will noticeably slide my hands down my pants. Then, while maintaining eye contact, take a deep and drawn out sniff of my finger."</p><p>"I proceed with the interview as if nothing has happened."</p><p>-- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/jree8h/you_have_15_seconds_to_ruin_a_job_interview_what/gbsy3fm?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">Ging_Philosophy</a></p>That Was One Tough Year, Whichever It Was
<p>"'Wait, what year is this?' I actually said that in an interview."</p><p>"I had been traveling a lot and got some years and dates mixes up. The interviewer questioned me on how long I had been working in Germany, and I mixed it up. And I actually said that."</p><p>"Needless to say I did not get the job."</p><p>-- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/jree8h/you_have_15_seconds_to_ruin_a_job_interview_what/gbtavre?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">someonesgoat</a></p>Suppose Lyme Disease Would Be Worse...
<p>"Here's what I saw someone do to tank their interview in 15 seconds. She stopped mid answer to a question, ripped her pantyhose open, <em>dug out a tick</em>, and then asked for a Band-Aid."</p><p>"No, she did not get a call back."</p><p>-- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/jree8h/you_have_15_seconds_to_ruin_a_job_interview_what/gbtsu95?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">stickaforkimdone</a></p>So Much Work to Do
<p>"Walk in."</p><p>"I'm black with a boring generic name. I've seen the light go out in many hiring managers' eyes the second they see me. Only takes about 10 seconds."</p><p>-- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/jree8h/you_have_15_seconds_to_ruin_a_job_interview_what/gbtaj43?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">SystemOfADowneyJr</a></p>A Contemporary Offense
<p>"I interviewed someone who rolled her eyes at me when I asked her to put a mask on before we got started."</p><p>"Spoiler: she did not get hired."</p><p>-- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/jree8h/you_have_15_seconds_to_ruin_a_job_interview_what/gbto9yh?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">BearBeingFuzzy</a> </p>In and Out
<p>"We have a guy come in and say 'so I actually exaggerated on my cv just to get my foot in the door, I've never actually done any of those things'...."</p><p>"ok, bye then."</p><p>-- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/jree8h/you_have_15_seconds_to_ruin_a_job_interview_what/gbts1ex?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">Letheron88</a></p>Strengths-Based Culture
<p>"As an interviewer let me say my favorite one."</p><p>"Me: What's your greatest strength? Candidate: uhhh well I guess free lifts.. I can do like 80 now..."</p><p>"I had to excuse myself and leave the room. Mind you this was some 16 year old interviewing for a grocery store but to this day I still think I should have hired him."</p><p>-- <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/jree8h/you_have_15_seconds_to_ruin_a_job_interview_what/gbuv2ng?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">serenerdy</a></p>As an actor, everytime I step off a stage and mingle with an audience inevitably, someone is going to ask it. The same question. The same odd fascination. "How in the world do memorize all of those lines?" I'll admit, they ask with genuine fascination and mild adoration but... really? That is the main question? Not the emotion we evoked, not the hilarity we inspired. No. Just the lines. It gets frustrating. It feels like everyone skips over the magic part and goes to the mundane.
Trust me, anyone is capable of the memorization. Unless you struggle with a disability that involves the brain and memory.... anyone is capable. The mind houses thousands of songs, lines from films and the oddest details from that could qualify you for "Jeopardy!"
Redditor u/HilbertCube wants everyone to stop being so overly inquisitive. Like, why would you even ask that? They asked the internet..... "Oh, you're a programmer? I have a problem with my printer...". What's the equivalent of this in your job?Am I a Bank?
<img lazy-loadable="true" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yNDc1Mjg3NC9vcmlnaW4uZ2lmIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY2ODM2Njc1M30.O-Tr6ombN_tvZwR9SQ3gKSXHrNM2TEoJk5pLgoWwIGI/img.gif?width=980" id="95fec" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="c816c46fdcd34d80cb020dd39ab07a48" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" data-width="480" data-height="360" />rich danny devito GIF by QuickBooksGiphy<p><em>"Oh you work in finance? What stock/fund should I buy? / you must be making a boatload on your personal investments with all the insider information you have access to!" </em></p><p><em></em><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/jnv89d/oh_youre_a_programmer_i_have_a_problem_with_my/gb4pu66?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">waffleswithsprouts</a></p>A Genius? Ha!
<p><em>"Oh, you're a teacher? Please explain to me how my child's teacher had the audacity to give them a C despite it being very obvious that my child is a genius!"</em></p><p>Bonus points if they want you to explain the grading criteria in a completely different subject and level of schooling than you teach. Like, I teach high school and community college English and Social Studies - why do you expect me to know the grading criteria for middle school math? </p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/jnv89d/oh_youre_a_programmer_i_have_a_problem_with_my/gb476w9?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">Theartofdodging</a><span></span></p>Doctor. Doctor.
<p>Oh you're a paramedic? I have this thing on my toe, Will you check it? </p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/jnv89d/oh_youre_a_programmer_i_have_a_problem_with_my/gb4a8ej?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">chumpidcul</a></p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/jnv89d/oh_youre_a_programmer_i_have_a_problem_with_my/gb4a8ej?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"></a><span></span>Ask for $5 look at it for two seconds and tell them to go to the hospital/doctor. </p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/jnv89d/oh_youre_a_programmer_i_have_a_problem_with_my/gb4qmwd?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">krispy_d</a></p><p>I would tell them that if they wanted me to look, they have to call for the ambulance since it carried all of my very specialized tools. </p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/jnv89d/oh_youre_a_programmer_i_have_a_problem_with_my/gb4ukqq?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">UnsafestNumber</a></p>Chair Fly
<img lazy-loadable="true" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yNDc1Mjg5Ny9vcmlnaW4uZ2lmIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYzMzc3NTMyOX0.FpdJz2wmNGsm4RSiH_URUUWmYjmO-O__JQg3RnB19u8/img.gif?width=980" id="d14f2" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="9467a24ef6ed5cbca2a92511f0f8d07a" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" data-width="636" data-height="288" />windy taking off GIFGiphy<p>"You're in the Air Force? So you fly planes?"</p><p>Nah I fly a desk. </p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/jnv89d/oh_youre_a_programmer_i_have_a_problem_with_my/gb4g8eh?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">cjt11203</a></p>The Numbers Game
<p><em>"Oh, you're an accountant? Can you add and/or multiply these huge numbers in your head lightening fast?"</em></p><p>No. You have no idea what I do.... </p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/jnv89d/oh_youre_a_programmer_i_have_a_problem_with_my/gb40h5b?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">garbagepencil</a><span></span></p><p>Came here to say this. I am in corporate finance. I took a tax class or two back in 2003, so I might have SLIGHTLY more knowledge than the average person, but seriously not much at all. I'm really good at pivot tables though! </p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/jnv89d/oh_youre_a_programmer_i_have_a_problem_with_my/gb53j1o?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">netsirk</a></p>For Free Please...
<p><em>"Oh you're a Graphic Designer? Can you make a logo for me really quick? It's for my cousin's birthday. I don't have any money to pay but I'll have multiple revisions that will cut into your actual paying work time, but then get upset when you ask for payment." </em></p>For the Music
<p>Cinematography and Photography. I had a guy walk up to me the other day while doing street photography and ask me if I do music videos. I'm like ??? no, and even if I did I wouldn't take a job from some random who walked up to me on the street and tried to make a verbal contract with no discussion of pay. </p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/jnv89d/oh_youre_a_programmer_i_have_a_problem_with_my/gb4j1bz?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Noblesseux</a></p>Walter?
<img lazy-loadable="true" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yNDc1Mjk0Ny9vcmlnaW4uZ2lmIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY2MTU0ODc3N30.jcB_Bt-YkzxgTuX-nXHhUci5lb2H0CaW8gk4wAxfJMY/img.gif?width=980" id="46d73" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="63c03499a64144115c249e0aa5aecc51" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" data-width="480" data-height="270" />aaron paul what GIF by Breaking BadGiphy<p><em>"Oh, you're a chemical analyst? You must know how to make drugs." </em></p><p><em></em><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/jnv89d/oh_youre_a_programmer_i_have_a_problem_with_my/gb3ypz0?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">Absolute_Predator</a></p>the fix....
<p>Oh, you work in construction? (Proceeds to ask about fixing things around the house, asking if something was installed wrong because it doesn't "look right", or wanting a price quotes for various projects). </p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/jnv89d/oh_youre_a_programmer_i_have_a_problem_with_my/gb3y2tl?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">New_Game_P1us</a><span></span></p><p>I love using this one, I'm a Carpenter and Construction Project Manager, I get these little requests all the time, easiest way is to say "Yeah nah, that's screwed, gonna take some work to fix, maybe take it back to the frame because it wasn't built for that purpose and needs rework.", you watch their face turn pale and they reply "I... I... I can live with it I think.", works every time. ;) </p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/jnv89d/oh_youre_a_programmer_i_have_a_problem_with_my/gb4g7xk?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">Azrael_Cain</a></p>For the Celebration....
<img lazy-loadable="true" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yNDc1MzA0Mi9vcmlnaW4uZ2lmIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYzNzA1NjMzN30.3VgoRDXbeehCZ8sskFFBpgTZXO6vxCfiHqDyTbDBDbU/img.gif?width=980" id="663b4" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="38e37d423b81c5fe7111366eb21c8870" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" data-width="341" data-height="192" />marisa tomei picture GIFGiphy<p><em></em><em>"You're invited to my.. party/event/wedding/celebration.... please could you bring your camera." </em></p><p><em></em><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/jnv89d/oh_youre_a_programmer_i_have_a_problem_with_my/gb43wzq?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">imontiza</a></p>No Mary!
<p>Oh you are an accountant, can you do my taxes?</p><p>No Mary i can't. I work for a corporate company not frigging H&R block. I mean I probably could but I don't wanna. </p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/jnv89d/oh_youre_a_programmer_i_have_a_problem_with_my/gb3xddg?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">summerwritingcat</a><span></span></p><p>Its either that or "you're an accountant? Cool." Then proceeds to talk to other people because you can't delve deeper than those two outcomes into the convo. (Talked to a dude who just said that and we all ended up standing in silence for a few seconds after he did). </p><p><span></span><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/jnv89d/oh_youre_a_programmer_i_have_a_problem_with_my/gb40k7w?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">TheCrimsonChariot</a></p>Wires Crossed
<img lazy-loadable="true" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yNDc3MTgwNC9vcmlnaW4uZ2lmIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYzNzA3OTAxMX0.bAZJkk_A4NRUOO7Y01zdVJuIFH7-IV0-cZABzIZqDC0/img.gif?width=980" id="2d4d0" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="a23734af67497cf6c3611287ff7bf3ae" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" data-width="480" data-height="268" />season 1 episode 3 GIF by Dream Corp LLCGiphy<p><em>"Oh, you're an electrical engineer? Can you wire my garage?" </em></p><p><span></span><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/jnv89d/oh_youre_a_programmer_i_have_a_problem_with_my/gb446rt?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">McDougal_Scarborough</a></p>On the Road
<p>"Oh, you're a truck driver? Can you come tell me what's wrong with my car?"</p><p>Umm, ma'am, I just drive the damn things... You want the shop guys for that.</p><p><strong><em>Edit:</em></strong> Okay, wow. lots of attention on this one. To clarify a few things:</p><p>-I know how to do basic maintenance on my truck: Replace bulbs, fuses, etc. But for serious repairs, that's on the shop</p>The Author
<p><em>"oh, you're a writer? Can you help with this very important legal letter?"</em></p><p>And a non-job bonus: "you're married to my programmer son, can you help me with my phone?" My husband gets the "you work in IT, my printer isn't working" questions from his mum. She thinks he does tech support. He programs systems for universities, government departments, etc. </p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/jnv89d/oh_youre_a_programmer_i_have_a_problem_with_my/gb3vla5?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">KittikatB</a></p>Frontline Doc
<p>"Oh, you're a pharmacist? Well I have this huge, gaping wound on my left butt cheek, can you look at it and tell me what I can use over the counter?"</p><p>Sir... Please go to the hospital... </p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/jnv89d/oh_youre_a_programmer_i_have_a_problem_with_my/gb41ura?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">brow3477</a></p><p>In some countries, pharmacists can act as the kind of first line of access to the healthcare system. They have walk-in clinics for people who can ask 'Is this really serious enough to see a doctor about, or can you fix it with a pill/cream?' I've seen that a lot in the developing world, where doctors may be scarce. </p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/jnv89d/oh_youre_a_programmer_i_have_a_problem_with_my/gb46qzu?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">CiderDrinker</a></p>Not all machines
<p><em>"oh you're a mechanical engineer, can you fix my car?" </em></p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/jnv89d/oh_youre_a_programmer_i_have_a_problem_with_my/gb3v8nr?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">MHRolley</a></p><p>I'm a mechanical engineer and I'm really good with machines but I know nothing about most actual systems. I always tell people that I can figure out the problem <em>eventually</em>, but I'm probably going to need to have it for a month, strip down the entire thing, and might end up saying "this part is chipped and there's nothing I can do." </p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/jnv89d/oh_youre_a_programmer_i_have_a_problem_with_my/gb4qvd7?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">TheLollrax</a></p>Do you think so?
<img lazy-loadable="true" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yNDc3MTgxMy9vcmlnaW4uZ2lmIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYzNDA1MzM1M30.-C2-qvkFYJDDVgHZv1swSbo7b30oax2HLUBGB1vvdQI/img.gif?width=980" id="6056f" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="f8066eccc01b139df1dd34bbd9868f41" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" data-width="480" data-height="270" />therapist safe place GIF by LuciferGiphy<p>Oh, you're a therapist? <em>tells me about their family member who really needs to see a therapist. </em></p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/jnv89d/oh_youre_a_programmer_i_have_a_problem_with_my/gb3zdwd?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Conscious_Tea</a></p>Rocks and Stuff
<p><em>"Oh you're a geologist? What kind of rock is this?"</em> Just kidding, we love that crap and will tell you a long story of the history of that rock and how we saw examples in the field in the middle of nowhere. </p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/jnv89d/oh_youre_a_programmer_i_have_a_problem_with_my/gb4pwn7?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">CarbineFox</a></p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/jnv89d/oh_youre_a_programmer_i_have_a_problem_with_my/gb4pwn7?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"></a>Hahaha yes we will!!</p>The Wild
<p>I work with wildlife and reptiles and get asked all of the time. Many times I have convinced the people to either re-home the animal or drop the $500 needed on proper supplies.</p><p>And I managed to have one guy fined because he admitted and had video proof of releasing an invasive species of turtle into the local waterways. </p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/jnv89d/oh_youre_a_programmer_i_have_a_problem_with_my/gb4npzc?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">GRZMNKY</a><span></span></p>Beneath the Sky
<img lazy-loadable="true" data-runner-src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yNDc3MTgyMS9vcmlnaW4uZ2lmIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY2MzY1MzA0OH0.Jhsnu_B31mEmfQCjMnVRfXEDviSSsUSO2nMKiSpuVnU/img.gif?width=980" id="3c2c4" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="9e70b9713209e683425b35d69f371d68" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" data-width="480" data-height="480" />carl sagan space GIF by Feliks Tomasz KonczakowskiGiphy<p>Oh you're an astronomer? Why is my outlook as Pisces so negative this month? I heard all the planets are going to be lined up what does that mean for my horoscope? </p><p><span></span><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/jnv89d/oh_youre_a_programmer_i_have_a_problem_with_my/gb4pepw?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3" target="_blank">Rand_alThor_</a></p>People Who Did Poorly In School But Have Great Jobs Now Explain The Secret Of Their Success
School isn't a totally accurate barometer for success. It's often said geniuses like Albert Einstein did very poorly in school, but went on to have extremely fulfilling careers.
When we are in school, though, we are taught to believe that we must become factory robots who produce straight As or else our future will be flushed down the drain. While this is not always the case--sometimes, the system in the United States really does work against those with lower GPAs and less opportunities.
But those stories that circumnavigated that hardship are inspirational.
Planes, Trains, and More Planes
<p>I almost failed my last year of High school. I have no idea how but I managed to pass lol</p><p>I'll always have a little resentment for this. My parents forced me to go to college and I didn't even know what I wanted to do. I enjoyed animating at the time, I just didn't know if I wanted that as a career. The only class I thoroughly enjoyed was Drama. I liked acting, I was in ALL the school plays. So... I went with trying to become a teacher to teach that course. It went alright until my YouTube channel was doing GOOD. My animations were skyrocketing and I realized I wanted to that instead of school... but. My idiot mind didn't handle it well then I got kicked out of University at my 2nd year. So I spent a long time animating... then my channel got shut down for no reason. F**k you YouTube. Then my fiancé left me after that.</p>Creativity Knows No Math
<p>I did really badly in school. I hated it because I struggled with maths and with writing. I had good ideas but couldn't seem to get them onto the paper. I left school and worked in a shop Then I joined an acting class and eventually got into drama school in London. Learned to touch type as a way of writing comedy sketches....did well. Now I'm a professional writer. Turns out I have dysgraphia and dyscalculia. Took me 15 years to work that out.</p><p><span></span><a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/Ieatclowns/" target="_blank">Ieatclowns</a></p>It's Always Creatives
<p>Got tired of high school, so I quit and did different jobs. In my mid 20's I started doing webdesign courses and found out I really loved it. Used all my savings (and got some help from my mom) to put life on hold for a few years and went to finish my high school degree, start college and get my degree to become a webdesigner. At 29 I got a permanent job at the place I interned and get to do design work and front end development in a small web agency and I love it ^^</p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/Teukneugels/" target="_blank">Teukneugels</a></p>It's Not One Size Fits All
<p>This is me but let me explain something first.</p><p>Some kids respond better to different teachers and different environments in different schools. I feel there are very few bad teachers, it's just some teachers don't gel with some kids.</p><p>First school I went to, I was bottom at everything, went to a new school and suddenly didn't just excel, I became top at maths and IT. Next school, right to the bottom again, next school, I went into the top few in some subjects, even doing some exams early.</p><p>I then went to college and flunked everything because I discovered girls and how being a DJ got me lots of sex.</p>Youth Ain't Everyone's Peak
<p>I was a "Mess up" in HS - summer school every summer, barely graduated, not even a C average. Took a crack at the State U; got put out in short order. Got fired from a string of jobs because I was nineteen and I had a lot of attitude. Got a job in a factory building machinery. Had to go in the Army. Drank, worked as bartender and bouncer. Finally graduated the State U at 36; started law school at fifty, downtown office now. Life is far from perfect but it's vastly better than it was in my youth. <em>Don't give up on yourself, don't sell yourself short, don't buy into negativity! You are not "struggling" - you are on a journey!</em></p><p><em><a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/Buffyoh/" target="_blank">Buffyoh</a></em></p>School Ain't My Place
<p>Dropped out of highschool, got my GED, tried college but realized it just wasn't for me. I joined the Us Army and while I was enlisted I realized that I'm just going to have to figure my own way because I can't stand school. So I made my own way, learned to code 25 years ago and have done very well for myself. My brother has a similar story but he didn't even bother trying college. He's followed his dreams and made successful careers out of his hobbies. Just because school doesn't work out for you don't think less of yourself and don't underestimate your value.</p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/GrainyGuernica/" target="_blank">GrainyGuernica</a></p>A Nice Start
<p>I'm in IT. Got bad grades all through high school because I didn't apply myself and took 8 years of online classes to make it through college with "Get a C and get a Degree mentality".</p><p>In the long run it didn't really hurt me, but it did make my path to get to my current position a little more convoluted. I ended up joining the Army since my prospects were slim initially and was able to get entry level experience and turn my security clearance into a nice start in the civilian world once I got out.</p><p>If I had to do it over again I might do things different, but I don't regret any decision.</p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/darwinn_69/" target="_blank">darwinn_69</a></p>Toxic Parenting
<p>I was a bad student in high school, but managed to pass.</p><p>In college/grad school, I think what helped me do a lot better was the fact that my parents weren't involved. I am 100% a believer of this. My parents were "involved" in my work all the time — making me tell them about my tests/quizzes/projects so that they'd always know to ask about my grade in it later. They always knew.</p><p>One stretch of time in 8th grade, I remember just going 'screw it' and not telling them anything. After ~1mo or so, my dad called the teacher and she told him all my test grades — all of which were in the B-range; a lot better than usual, at the time. There was no acknowledgement of being impressed with my independent performance. The big issue was that I never told them about these tests/grades. That was THE takeaway from that.</p><p>My parents always made it sound like a threat that when I finally went to college, they wouldn't be able to monitor my studies. And at the time, it was scary. But in reality, it was GREAT! I made honors three times (each level of school) — all without my parents breathing down my neck!</p><p>Now I work in a hospital</p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/Resinmy/" target="_blank">Resinmy</a></p>Once Again, Poor Metrics
<p>I got fairly bad grades in highschool. My guidance counsellor told me to join the army and be an infantry soldier because I'd never go to university/college or be successful.</p><p>I ended up getting a BA and now I'm an ESL teacher. Currently looking at options to get fully certified and step up the teaching game.</p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/Matt872000/" target="_blank">Matt872000</a></p>Behind Peers
<p>I was a terrible student in high school, bottom percentage of my class, had to take a summer class after graduation because I didn't pass economics. They let me walk but I didn't get my diploma until like, August.</p><p>I watched all my friends go off to colleges while I went to community college after getting rejected from a few schools I applied to. Eventually went to a four-year college and graduated in two years with ok grades, not great. I was an art major so my grades depended mostly on meeting deadlines and quality of the work. Forward 10 years, I went back for certificate degree then started to work in my field (design). Now I'm working for a multi-national corporation and making six figures.</p><p>So being a crappy student hindered my ability to stay on a timeline along with my peers, but didn't prevent me from a successful life as a working adult.</p><p><a href="https://www.reddit.com/user/Fearless_Lab/" target="_blank">Fearless_Lab</a></p>People Confess Which Careers They Wish They Had Actually Pursued In Life
We all have dreams and we all make mistakes. Sometimes, the dream we follow turns out to be the mistake. One day you look back and think... "What am I even doing here? I hate teeth! Why didn't I pursue.... fill in the blank." We've all been there in one way or another.
Redditor u/Shelliko wanted to know who has some regrets when it comes job choices that have been made by asking..... What career do you wish you had pursued?