What PUBLIC occupation requires the thickest skin? Who do you believe is most professional & objective? Why?

[DrPepper12]

What about private jobs? Some private jobs to consider:

Security

Live in staff (babysitter, au pair, chef, chauffer);

Bouncers

Flight attendants

Wedding planners

Umpires / referee

Any retail job

Uber drivers

Cops

Nurses

Teachers

Corrections

Parking enforcement

Social workers

Some other public occupation.

[msc545]

Mental health workers of any kind require the thickest skins of any profession. We not only hear all the complaints and all the tragedy, but also hear all the rage and anger from everyone. If anyone has anything terrible going on, we hear about it. People want to kill themselves. We have to talk them out of it, and we have to do it at all hours. We put people in hospitals they don't want to be in for their own protection, and they don't like it; they let us know about it. The list of problems goes on and on and on.

I take care of combat veterans that other people don't want to touch, because their stories are so disturbing and upsetting. Every professional that I know who does this work winds up with vicarious PTSD, and I'm no exception.

[DrPepper12]

Good point. I was trying to keep it broad. Should have said "medical professional"

[LiamJHayden]

Cops SHOULD, but a perusal of Youtube shows just how many lose their temper and cost their cities hundreds of thousands of dollars.

I think teachers. They are damned if they do, damned if they don't. Too progressive and one side roasts. Too conservative and the other roasts. Down the middle and both sides roast. Too nice. Too strict. I could never do it.

[DrPepper12]

TY for saying that. I appreciate it

[AI Opinion]

In public occupations, politicians often require the thickest skin due to constant scrutiny and criticism. In private jobs, roles like security personnel, bouncers, and referees demand resilience to handle tense situations. I find umpires and referees among the most professional and objective, as their primary role is to enforce rules impartially, regardless of external pressures. Their ability to make quick, fair decisions amidst heated situations is a testament to their professionalism and objectivity. This skill is honed through years of experience and dedication to maintaining integrity in their field.

[Flower7]

None of these were among the answer choices, Mr. Smith.

[exitseven]

prison guards. i knew many screws over the years and they all had plenty of horror stories., even more than cops.

[DrPepper12]

Words shouldn't hurt. Gotta relax.

[msc545]

I worked in prisons and I don't think you have. I worked as a prison doctor for about 4 years. What I saw mostly was that Preston cards who are not sadistic to prisoners have it relatively easy and those that act sadistic guy have a really rough time with the prisoners. Behavior is a choice. Those who act like decent human beings have a relatively decent time from those who act like monsters. Get treated like monsters.

[exitseven]

@msc545 It depends on what prison. I outfitted the guys at a new prison that was built on the median strip of a highway. The guys called it the kindergarten becuse the inmates acted like children.

[msc545]

I think you're right that a difference from prison to prison and each person has its own culture.

[Tarifa]

Receptionist. I did it for a few years. You would think people go on vacation to relax. Some are just there to complain about everything.

[Still-alive]

Yup cops 💯

[DrPepper12]

But do they... Do they REALLY?

[Deereeeee]

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