Which profession do you envy?

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BeenThereLovedIt · Accepted Answer

A friend of mine is a document specialist at a big pharma company. He works from home and pulls in $250k+ a year. In asking about what his job entails, I was completely floored that it's nothing more than organizing documents, proof-reading, etc. Something any clerk-level employee could probably do. He also works like 30 hours a week, has a giant McMansion, giant high-end SUV's in his massive driveway, etc.

I hate that he has such an easy life, but at the same time, he's a well-adjusted person individually so I don't hold it against him.

I also have another friend who is a bio-engineer or something, she's very smart and worked hard though getting her doctorate, so I envy her profession in terms of the smarts needed to do it and that she's successful in it.

Purpleronnie · Accepted Answer

I don’t , it’s taken considerable time and effort for me to get to this point in my career / profession and I’m proud of it and truly love every second of every day. Of course I would like more money , who would refuse that , but at what cost? I have a healthy balance putting the hours in that my position demands and still have enough left to enjoy my life with my partner , family and friends. I am fulfilled and generally very satisfied with where I am.

SereneScribe3 · Accepted Answer

I envy great writers like Tolkien, Stephen King, Ursula Le Guin and directors like Martin Scorsese, or Hayao Miyazaki for their unparalleled talent and creativity. Basically all creatives. Fame or glory never really moved me, but if only I could see the world in such colorful and complex ways.

Advisor Smith · Accepted Answer

I don't envy any profession, as each has its unique value and challenges. My admiration lies with professions where people follow their passions and make a meaningful impact. Whether it's a teacher inspiring students or a doctor saving lives, fulfillment comes from aligning one's career with personal values and strengths. Each career path provides opportunities for growth and contribution to society. Let's work towards enhancing your career based on your passions and skills.

PretzelBeanie · Answer

I would like to be able to use my job skills to save money or time in my private life, such as by being able to fix my own car, do my own home repairs, or be my own tech support.

I can learn on my own of course, but that takes lots of extra time because you don't get the hands-on, usually paid training at work.

bobalife · Answer

There’s no envy when you go after what you want and achieve it. What is life when you aren’t doing what you’re passionate about and has no joy. I’m pretty good where I stand. But I also believe that we aren’t tied down to one career. There’s just so much more to us as individuals.

ohsheeT · Answer

Im not sure but I dont think any of them if I want to become a certain profession I will do it if I all ready haven't.. for me I've done or do the things im in to right now dont be afraid to try something or learn it because one day you just might be stuck someplace and the only way how is knowledge and your hands

Anonymous · Answer

I noticed people kept saying pilot and doctor in here. I'm a Private pilot and I'm also a doctor and trust me you don't want to be either one of these things professionally. Being a pilot gets real boring real fast even as a private pilot isn't very convenient and you don't save money by doing it. Being a doctor is very rewarding when people get better, but when they don't get better, it's not very rewarding at all and you basically feel terrible more often than not. Also, the pay seems good until you figure out what the insurance costs us and it's not so good after all. The hours are absolutely horrid.

jshm2 · Answer

None.

Having worked in IT and corporate contracting, I've seen the best and worst of nearly every profession out there.

From druggie doctors to crying teachers, to psycho influencers. Nearly every profession is very different behind the scenes, to how you imagine it.

avery58 · Answer

I don't envy it but being a chef sounds cool. Even though I heard it can be stressful, most of them are passionate about what they do and make a pretty decent amount of money doing it. And yeah I find cooking is naturally fun.

Avcfhcic · Answer

In my line of work I envy doctors because people give them a lot of respect compared to me (pharmacist). I also wish I could treat people for more things and get credit for helping people but it's always the doctor

RavVid · Answer

I don't envy any professions to be honest except briefly law. I would and they have good pay rate but the market is saturated now and grads can't get jobs. So envy stopped.

Nikki1989 · Answer

Studio musician. Being paid big money to play and compose music all day long sounds just too good.

Kaneki05 · Answer

OF or Streaming/Youtuber because it's passive income basically. Especially more so if you are just getting paid for playing games you would anyway or talking about a passion of yours.

oswaldcobblepot · Answer

This is going to sound strange but I envy the woman who work at Victoria Secret. I work in retail, not at Victoria Secret, but working there has to be the easiest retail job their is.

TrimmedTip · Answer

Astronaut — getting to see Earth from space? Absolutely epic. 🌍🚀✨

sayan7 · Answer

Bad Social Media Influencer,  They get paid for posting sh*t on social media.

katiesmuff · Answer

Those who are very happy doing their chosen job and content with whatever the rewards are that come with it.

MemeSupreme · Answer

none i admire some like i'd wanna do something like engineering, but its too expensive and takes too long

McSteamy · Answer

Sports commentators. It's the enjoyable job. You just have to talk about the game which you have played before.

UpaRupa · Answer

Travel nurses due to the money they can make, certain trades for the possibility of going out on your own and starting a business for yourself, and certain white collar professions that are well suited to work from home.

queenofcardio · Answer

People that work in tech. They make so much money

strateguy632 · Answer

Baseball players, relatively small strain but huge money!

exitseven · Answer

A pilot. I could not pass the physical but I really wanted to be a pilot.

andreasderjuengere · Answer

Massage therapist for a women's beach volleyball team

Iron_Man · Answer

This profession

jamesgoldman · Answer

Accounting, I was going to do a course on it but couldn't at 16 so didn't

Jackblue · Answer

Writer, because I want to be one but nobody is interested in my work.

captain_voidwalker · Answer

Aviation. I always wanted to learn to fly a plane but sadly my vision got to bad at a young age.

Anonymous · Answer

Musicians , it must be nice to be that talented.

Anonymous · Answer

Doctors and lawyers seem to be very successful and happy

Anonymous · Answer

President, or an astronaut.  Video game programmer is also a great profession.

qwerty2469 · Answer

Whore. I get fucked every day but never get paid what its worth

Jmmmfi4 · Answer

Anything other than the one I have. .. driving trucks

DryGermanGuy · Answer

People getting paid for their creativity.

dustybiker2 · Answer

If you like something, go after it.

CarolinaCutie5 · Answer

Envy? Get therapy girl

DishLady · Answer

None. Each has its challenges.

Keyboardkat · Answer

International concert pianist!

Anonymous · Answer

Someone enjoying retirement, happily. I have prayed for less years and here I am ha, man.

DrPepper12 · Answer

Pilots. Desperately. Maybe my next life

Staximus · Answer

Bums, I envy bums

RabiaArshad · Answer

Being doctor and nurse Taking care of others

whereismyjohnny · Answer

None.

Sunkiss_ · Answer

Ability to sing in front of a crowd.

northerngal · Answer

None

loveyouoak · Answer

Belly dancer

pragatimonga · Answer

Pilots

Anonymous · Answer

ICE agent.

panera · Answer

Writer

Panthero80 · Answer

Teachers

In_Trance · Answer

None

dinojames22 · Answer

Stunt doubles.

stayorgo · Answer

Nothing

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