Would you rather have a job that's easy and boring or one that's challenging?

Question

My Librarian job that I had was really easy, but very boring. There was nothing challenging about it. It was the main reason I left besides the co-worker drama where they gossiped about everyone.

But the Customer Service Advocate job I have is challenging which I really like. I feel like I'm more productive and I really like my co-workers. I've even befriended one and we go out sometimes after work.

WhiteSteve · Accepted Answer

I like easy and boring, lmao. I’m not a big “work” guy😅😂 Not in the lazy sense, but just like “I’m living my life, I don’t have eight hours a day to give to things that don’t make my heart sing.” And nothing that makes my heart sing is anything I could make a living doing. So it’ll just always be “because I have to.” But living my life in the way I want to live it is always and forever priority number one. There are concessions that will have to be made, but I’ll fight them tooth and nail.

The other thing is that I’m a man of routine. My ideal job situation involves doing the same thing every day, same order, over and over, while be low-pressure, low-stress, and just maintaining a fixed status quo. No surprises, no changes, no “do a little better each year”…. just “this is the job. It has to end up with ‘x, y, and z’ results at the end of your day, it’s totally doable, we just need someone to see to it.”

I feel like I’d be a good overnight janitor, lmao. Come in at closing, wipe down this, mop that, refill the bathroom supplies, vacuum the carpeting. Walk out as everyone is coming in. Doesn’t have to be that specific kind of work, but just a set situation that I’m maintaining. Working alone is also ideal.

NathanDavis · Accepted Answer

I very very very much prefer one that is rather interesting and/or challenging... otherwise, I will not be motivated at all, lmao... if I don't feel it then I am just not going for it

this was actually the main reason why I did drop college half-way, because it was leading me to a profession that while it could have been great financially... I just really wasn't into it, I would have felt stuck... I actually fell stuck even before I started with it

and, in general... easy things are just not that appealing for me, lol

7Phoenix7 · Accepted Answer

I prefer the challenge. It keeps me energized lol. Healthcare is always a challenge ahaha...

CupcakeTheDestroyer · Accepted Answer

I will take easy and boring with a fat paycheck every time lol

Advisor Smith · Accepted Answer

Your experience reflects the importance of engagement and fulfillment in a job. From my observations, a challenging role often leads to greater satisfaction and growth. Feeling productive and enjoying your workplace environment can significantly enhance job satisfaction. It seems your current role as a Customer Service Advocate provides those key elements. Continuing in a challenging role where you also have positive interactions with colleagues will likely support both personal and professional growth.

Finchie40 · Answer

I have an easy and boring job now , but the salary is nice and it gives me time to focus on my dream of becoming my own boss , because I am trying to start up a business with my brother and best friend , which is challenging , but we are having fun doing it. I have always worked challenging jobs prior to this and to be honest it’s kind of nice having an easy boring job nowadays

Kaneki05 · Answer

I've come to realise people are weird. They actually like and want jobs.

I am not one of those. Though the real question I ask myself if most people do then why not let people who do, do and the ones that don't don't.

As to the answer is you get paid the same ethier way most would choose to work anyway. And most would choose challenging as this shows. Rather than be like me who wouldn't.

Leonardo_Di_Vinci · Answer

I'd go for work always, I want smth to do so I can pass my time, easy work is good but challenging work brings experience and time passes like it was nothing, so yeah challenging is my type. Not the type of person that gossips, I only talk football and bikes no other bullshit 😂

BadApple69 · Answer

I picked challenging and my job is BUT…. I had a boring job once and I used the time that I had there to design projects, learn new things…. Don’t waste a job at a library when that’s the perfect place to study and learn.

DeeDeeDeVour · Answer

I easily get bored.  And, I don't like boredom.  So, give me something challenging to do.

Anonymous · Answer

Depends on you.

I want something productive/meaningful and within my capabilities (skillset not like mining 12 hours underground with no proper equipment or sufficent payment).

Otherwise I don't care if extremly boring.
An example could be lifting boxes my whole workshift.

fantasticass · Answer

It's healthy to have ambition, enjoy your new journey ✌️

aceleon · Answer

Easy and boring, sorry but i can't be bothered with work, i already have enough problem and have no mental energy to spare to shits i don't give a fuck about, my mental energy belongs to my hobbies and nothing else.

wynning · Answer

Hmm I'm thinking boring because I'd probably cruise through work and then I can do whatever I want after work and just relax or push myself with my hobbies which would TRULY challenge and excite me.

Anonymous · Answer

I have both. So I guess you could say both. Because I trade stock. And there are a lot of things that are boring and routine. But if making money trading stock was just a simple formula everyone would do it. So there are many aspects of it that is always an ever changing landscape.

So I guess my answers is I enjoy all the routine research. Because I'm very much a numbers guy. But I enjoy the unpredictability of trying to spot a hidden gem ahead of others.

ohsheeT · Answer

Challenging just makes it 10 times better no matter what the job is That is the last thing I want to do on the job is be bored. It's just like it'll work that way l o l

Bricealan · Answer

@simslover92 Hard question, 'Sims lady"... I have had both, and the difficult job is more stressful, where the easy job can be boring and no challenge.

Jackblue · Answer

Easy and boring, challenging means you could easily end up unemployed.

lilBigPotato · Answer

I think it needs a good middle ground. Too boring and it will drive you crazy and too challenging and you will end up stressed and with burnout

lyrem04 · Answer

Easy and boring I’m so lazy sometimes I’ll find ways to entertain myself while working 😭

Douglas1180 · Answer

I just sit in meetings all day. I'm not sure they even understand why I'm there.

Amy10223 · Answer

Challenging but doable, not frustrating in any way. I like a good challenge.

red-lipstick-girl · Answer

I don't like challenging jobs, it's better if they are easy and boring.

exitseven · Answer

I woudl rather have a challenging job. I got bored easily.

Staximus · Answer

It really depends on what kind of job we're talking about here. Challenging is not always good, especially people's lives depend on you

Iron_Man · Answer

at first I don’t care what it is. I want control. I don’t wanna be overwhelmed. Then later on I wanna challenge once I’m used to it

jahaims · Answer

For the same pay? Ez boring job. My last job in sales I got my work done in an hour and got to do whatever with the rest of my time.

Jay-_- · Answer

One that's challenging that I can do and honestly whatever pays more which is usually the more challenging job.

KittygosMeoWW · Answer

I love challenging jobs, I’ve always had high a high work drive

KostasKouvalis · Answer

Easy and boring. But like you said, when people are bored, they gossip

Lilly1979 · Answer

Easy and boring did challenging jobs when I was younger.

Kelly6 · Answer

@simslover92 Challenging and even multiple jobs

IslaTheWitch · Answer

definitely challenging... :D

Anonymous · Answer

Easy and boring is way better in my opinion.

Panthero · Answer

Boring will be REALLY boring after 20 years.

Booboolove69 · Answer

Absolutely has to be challenging 😰

sawno · Answer

Challeging, I don't tollerate boredom well.

Nikki1989 · Answer

I enjoy a challenge.

Sunrising · Answer

I'd rather have a job that's well paid!

thegreenyogi · Answer

Definitely challenging.

Awantika03 · Answer

History never can be erased

Pohjolan · Answer

Whichever pays more.

shortster · Answer

The one that pays better

blackeagle007 · Answer

Interesting and no drama works with me

ABC1x1x · Answer

High paying and easy.

Chely00 · Answer

Some where in the middle.

Yohenis · Answer

Challenging i love challenges

bralesswonder · Answer

as long as it pays a living wage I'm happy

msc545 · Answer

Challenge me please. I'm bored is intolerable.

Bklynbadboy12 · Answer

Definitely challenging

WhitneySnow · Answer

Challenging

alice55 · Answer

easy

Jennz6 · Answer

Challenging

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