No honest work is ever something to be ashamed of. Living off of other people by choice when you have the ability to support yourself is what is shameful.
There are tens of millions of people in the service industry, whether they bring you your food, fix your car, build your house, mow your grass, or make your bed. Virtually every famous actor you know - and many that you will eventually know but haven't yet gotten their big break - have been or are currently in the service industry.
I wouldn't suggest it as a lifelong career - you could probably do more with your life - but there is absolutely no reason not to do something you are good at and enjoy doing, especially if you can make a living at it.
And anyone who says otherwise can kiss my ass right in the crack.41 Reply- +1 y
Your response is hilarious you made my day ππ
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+1 yNo, we have had maids in our parents home, when my grandma was alive and we needed help.
We were always respectful, and they were nice.
I think the only reason some people think of it as "low" is because there are a few instances where some maids have stolen items/money and even rarer instances where it was found out some were engaging in sex with the man of the house, for a little extra (this is particularly bad in the eyes of other women, since they see themselves as the gf/wife being cheated on).
I think those things are very rare tough, so its very biased to male assumptions. Most maids i have seen are respectable. It all depends on how you own it 😊15 Reply- +1 y
I would never do anything like that Iβm very shy and reserved
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I would assume you wouldn't, most people dont do such things.
You dont habe anything to be ashamed of. Be proud of your work. If anyone asks, tell them you are a maid, with a smail. If you sense any smugness or superiority from anyone , dont talk to them. Dont waste time with people who lool down on you.
I haven't had a job , but i have been in that situation where i wad looked around because of some things i have done, or who i ised to be and most pften for the company/friends i ised to have.
I always defended my friends, and asked what the problem was. They usually dont have much to say when you call them out on it. And of they act smug, f*ck them. Dont talk to them, even of they try talking to you. - +1 y
Wow, i have no idea how i made that many typos/errors π₯ππ
*smile, not smail ππ
**looked down, not around π - +1 y
Itβs okay I understood everything you said π and thanks Iβll try not to feel embarrassed about it but sometimes I canβt help it
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Lol, okay.
Well, be proud of yourself. Everyone else's opinion doesn't matter
Anonymous(36-45)+1 ymy sisiter in law work as a house keeping for the St. Regis... nothing wrong with it.
i know one couple who is older... she ditched the guy, becasue she couldn't suport herself and the guy, doesn't have a retirment to support her, so she broke up wiht him...
has notihing to do with being a maid... she happened to be one and i would say.. bad character.. him better off w/o her10 Reply
+1 yI can see why it can sound embarrassing to some. Its more of a looked down position.
However, if thats what you love then thats great - become like a manager or supervisor of your department!00 Reply
+1 yWhy should you be ashamed for having a job that you enjoy. And you are making a living of it to. That is just great. Don't be ashamed or emberresed. If you are so will they. Embrace it instead.
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1.4K opinions shared on Education & Career topic. Nowadays, Having a job should be a Big Thing, and Not... What one, hun, Is called.
Public Servant, the Next time someone asks "What do you do?"xx17 Reply- +1 y
Thanks
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Youβre welcome π and I will donβt worry
+1 yno absolutely not! Be proud and hold you head up high
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+1 yNah, if it helps pay the bills, clean away.
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+1 yNot to me. I would probably ask about 30 questions... but I would think you know, work is work. I respect hardworking people, especially if theyβre doing something they like. And if you enjoy it, and earn enough for a simple lifestyle, thatβs awesome.
Iβm a bit messy, myself. I like cleaning some rooms of the house, but if I ever make good money, I think Iβd hire an organizer, and then a cleaner/maid so that I could be more organized Without all the work; if I cleaned as much as I should, in addition to having my current work and social life, Iβd never sleep.10 Reply- 439 opinions shared on Education & Career topic.
+1 yYou are working, and doing what you can to make a living. That's called being responsible. Not something to be ashamed of.
My ex used to be a maid. She worked for a few different maid services. She was about the same age as you at the time, maybe a little older. She ended up doing pretty well in life.20 Reply I wouldn't care what the woman I was dating was doing. She's working and making a living for herself. You shouldn't feel embarrassed or ashamed of that. Any guy who judges you for it isn't worth your time.
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Okay thanks.
Anonymous(25-29)+1 ywhy should you be embarrassed? it's not like you're working as a stripper or porn star or hooker. work is work, sometimes you just don't get to pick and choose when there are limited positions and options available in your area and because you need to be able to support yourself and/or your family.
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Or even more embarrassing than that, the Stripper pornstar hookers.
Don't tell people you're a maid. Just say you really enjoy cleaning as part of a healthy lifestyle, so people pay you for it.
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Okay so you think itβs shameful
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Okay I understand what you mean
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u +1 yIn August and September, I dated a girl who was a house cleaner, It didn't bother me to have her attend social events with professional colleagues. It's honest work, she is a nice lady, and attractive, too! We broke up, but not because of her work!
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+1 yYou should never feel ashamed of who you are. I know its easier said then done, but there's nothing weong with being a maid. Its a job that most couldnt do. And do you have the french maid costume option if i hire you for services?
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Wrong*
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Okay thanks and no I donβt have that option π
+1 yNot if you own your own business. Even if you don't, the only thing to be ashamed of is getting a check from the government because you can't feed yourself or your kids.
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No I sadly donβt own my own business
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My friend started doing it a few years ago and makes 6 figures a year. Doesn't take much capital investment to start out. Advertising is free.
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Your friend is very lucky π
To be honest it's not something I'd mention. I'd rather say I was unemployed than a maid. I think it's better to be working then not doing anything at all but at the same time I'd just keep it to myself to avoid judgy people.
20 ReplyAnything that brings you satisfaction or joy should be completely free of shame, as long as you're not hurting someone. If someone else has a problem with what you do, or how or why, they're not worth your time. To thine own self be true, always.
10 Reply316 opinions shared on Education & Career topic. Honest work is never something to be ashamed of. If you enjoy your work, you are better off than the large majority of Americans.
10 ReplyWhy would it be?
No. It's a job. Much better - it's a legal job.
It pays the bills, brings food to the table.
Don't let other entitled people tell you otherwise.10 Reply
+1 yNot at all. It's a job that needs doing, and if you're happy doing it there's nothing wrong with that.
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+1 yNope. Any job worth doing is worth doing well. I've met gravediggers who were proud of their ability to do a good job. The real question is, why are you ashamed of it?
10 ReplyWork is work and money is money nothing to be ashamed of
20 ReplyIt's okay. Don't be ashamed. No job is big or small. It's just how people see it.
Just enjoy your work and your life. Don't listen to people.10 Reply
+1 yOf course not! Your job is a honoured job as much as any other. Only gross people look down upon honest jobs.
Cheer up!10 Reply
+1 yI don't think you should be ashamed of your profession, you're simply providing a service :)
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+1 yIf you were born in a country that had free education and you weren't having any struggles, and you had oppurtunity to go college or uni that would be very embarrassing
10 ReplyNoooo, it is Linda cute. Be high and proud. Just Try to read and be cultured too. But no nothing to be ashamed off.
10 ReplyNot at all. I dislike people that put an opinion on someone because of their job. Everyone should be proud of what they do. There are a lot of people that just live off of the system. Those people should be embarrassed not you
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+1 yNo. Its a job that puts food on the table, and a roof over ur head.
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+1 yNot at all, that's an honest living. Never be ashamed of that.
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+1 yYou shouldn't be ashamed of what you do. All that matters is what makes YOU happy. Continue to do what you enjoy doing, don't let others dictate your emotions.
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Anonymous(36-45)+1 yenjoying cleaning is the weirder thing, i dont enjoy cleaning, i dk why you do
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it makes me feel calm and itβs relaxing
+1 ythe only job i won't do that i would be ashamed of is picking cotton. anything else is respectable in my opinion
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@Caaarl yeah you make a good point i wouldn't be a sex worker either but the others... strip club owner too i wouldn't want that but the rest id do
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@Caaarl There's a difference between having a job that's illegal and being ashamed of it. I was a sex worker for a while, but I certainly didn't tell my parents! ;) It's not shame; just a desire to stay out of jail and avoid the arguments.
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@Caaarl Exactly. ;)
+1 yNot at all. I always have respect for people making an honest living doing something they love.
10 ReplyNever be ashamed of what you do especially if you enjoy it.
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+1 ynope I work with domestic cleaners all day every day, its a job
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+1 yNone of the jobs is embarrassing. Always be proud of yourself
10 ReplyIt is depending who you tell
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What do you mean?
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Okay so you think I should lie or people will look down on me
Not at all. A job is a job
10 ReplyNo way. Do you have the outfit 😜
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Yeah but itβs not like a sexy frenchmaid outfit π
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Thanks π
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No I donβt
Working is never something to be ashamed of. :)
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+1 yTell them that you like to get dirty.
10 Reply No, nothing shameful about honest work.
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+1 yNothing to be ashamed about.
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+1 yNope. It's perfectly honest work.
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+1 yAbsolutely not.
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+1 yNope
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Anonymous(30-35)+1 yNo it is not.
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