That’s not the only profession with which people have a ‘hate but need’ kinda relationship. When Reddit userSpektakles882asked, “Everyone hates me until they need me.” What jobs are the best examples of this?” folks had numerous answers ready. You might relate to a few of these careers, so just scroll down to check them out!
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I was a janitor for 7 years. “Ewww you have to clean all the puke and s**t, that’s so gross!” Yeah well I’m trying to get through school and make a couple bucks on the side so I can have a beer and a meal every now and then so thanks.
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Housekeeping. People were such a*s to the housekeepers at the hotel I worked at. To them they were a bunch of foreigner skum, personal servants, and thiefs. In reality those girls were the hardest workers I’ve met, and for little pay in return. They had a lot of integrity. They could find a diamond ring and every single time when they could pocket it they are turning it in to me so I can call its owner. If you accuse a housekeeper of stealing with no proof otherwise, you’re an ae. Years in the hotel industry and I’ve only ever seen one person steal. A manager.
IT.When everything is working? “Why do we even have IT?!“When something is broken? “Why do we even have IT?!”.
As you scroll through the list, some of you might be working in these fields and might even be nodding your heads in approval. Despite your dislike for thesecareerfields,youneedthemand not the other way around. To be honest, it’s a little ironic when you think about it, isn’t it?To get a deeper insight into why particular fields draw more hate from the public,Bored Pandareached out toApoorva Kale, an industrial and organizational psychology practitioner. She explained that the negative perception of certain jobs often stems from social psychology and equity issues.
As you scroll through the list, some of you might be working in these fields and might even be nodding your heads in approval. Despite your dislike for thesecareerfields,youneedthemand not the other way around. To be honest, it’s a little ironic when you think about it, isn’t it?
To get a deeper insight into why particular fields draw more hate from the public,Bored Pandareached out toApoorva Kale, an industrial and organizational psychology practitioner. She explained that the negative perception of certain jobs often stems from social psychology and equity issues.
Teachers. Apparently, currently teachers are grooming children and letting kids use litter boxes, but then I remember once the pandemic hit everyone was calling teachers essential because people were forced to deal with their evil spawn they spewed onto the world….
Cops.
“In contrast, high-status careers like doctors and engineers are seen as more desirable because of the education, skills, and economic contributions they represent. This disparity can significantly impact an individual’s self-esteem and how they are regarded in the workplace, affecting their job satisfaction and productivity,” she added.
Retail workers. We were “essential workers” during the pandemic but before and after were unskilled workers. Also daily, if we can help a customer find something, we’re good but if it’s not available, the amount of verbal berating we take is absurd.
Truck drivers. People will always complain about them when driving near them but they’re the reason why stores can always be running stocked with items.
Abortion providers.
Speaking about thisunfairdisparity, she mentioned, “I/O Psychologists or HR professionals can work towards creating a systematic solution, creating and implementing policies that discard societal norms, and encourage employees to practice professionalism and respect their peers/colleagues despite their hierarchical position.”
I work in security, so me. We’re the ones who have to tell people no and make their task more difficult/time consuming because of policies and whatnot.Like I’m sorry, man, but I can’t just let you in because you tell me what company you’re with if you’re not on the list. It means someone didn’t submit the request properly so that’s not on me, if I start letting people in I WILL lose my job.
Food service workers. People seem to hate them while they need them.
Administrative assistants. We do a lot of things that people just think magically happen.
“Workers in undervalued jobs prominently face psychological challenges: low self-esteem, low job satisfaction, disassociation, and working conditions, causing negative effects on their physical well-being and social perceptions; discrimination, and embarrassment,” Apoorva noted.She also believes that these workers don’t receive recognition or appreciation for their work and are often taken for granted, resulting in demotivation and less job satisfaction. According to our expert, the societal conception that thesejobsdon’t need real skills and that they aren’t really important will affect their self-esteem, while they view themselves as lesser in society.
“Workers in undervalued jobs prominently face psychological challenges: low self-esteem, low job satisfaction, disassociation, and working conditions, causing negative effects on their physical well-being and social perceptions; discrimination, and embarrassment,” Apoorva noted.
She also believes that these workers don’t receive recognition or appreciation for their work and are often taken for granted, resulting in demotivation and less job satisfaction. According to our expert, the societal conception that thesejobsdon’t need real skills and that they aren’t really important will affect their self-esteem, while they view themselves as lesser in society.
Every blue collar job.
The opposite is insurance. Everyone is fine with it til they need it and realize how much they s***w you in every possible way.
Children services. Everyone hates us and has an opinion.Of course - if there’s a child being locked in a basement then we get called.
Hate them until you need them? A tow truck.
Veterinarians and vet techs are a fun example of people hate us when they don’t need us, and they hate us even more when they do need us. Spoiler alert, we aren’t getting any of your money. Dunno where it goes, but not to my pockets.
Dentist obv.
Quality management.
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Lawyers.
Surgeons. I read a lot here about how they’re a******s.
Shipping and receiving depts at any company.
Doctors.
Funeral Directors.
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