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26 Professions That Everyone Hates and Roasts Until They Actually Need Their Help
Interview With Expert
Generally speaking, there are quite a few professions that are not really liked by people. Am pretty sure we have all grumbled, “Ugh, cops!” or been intimidated by them when we see them. The truth is, no matter what, we still need them.
That’s not the only profession with which people have a ‘hate but need’ kinda relationship. When Reddit user Spektakles882 asked, “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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#1
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.
285q6dgq6d 2 weeks ago
Our school custodians were vital and amazing! As a teacher, I relied on them so much. Not just to clean, but our kids loved them!
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#2
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 a*****e. Years in the hotel industry and I’ve only ever seen one person steal. A manager.
Rachelle 2 weeks ago
In my gap year I worked at a very hoity toity/famous hotel in Banff, Alberta. I slaved as a housekeeper for exactly one day (moved to front desk after they found out I was multilingual). Things discovered in that day: rich people have no qualms about sh*tting in the bathtub and leaving it there. Massive amounts of d***s just left lying around. People treat hotel rooms like their personal garbage. People trying to trick housekeeping into taking money by leaving some on the bed in plain view WITH a note that says: "TIP" - confirmed with other staff members that this happens frequently & if they DO take it the "guest" will call management and tell them the money was stolen just to get comped rooms and services. That was ONE day! From there on out I've treated hotel rooms better than my own. Housekeeping is RIDICULOUSLY underpaid!!
#3
IT.
When everything is working? "***Why*** do we even have IT?!"
When something is broken? "Why do we even ***have*** IT?!".
285q6dgq6d 2 weeks ago
Yep. My husband is in IT and it is exactly like this. He only gets praise and thanks from people in his field.
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 these career fields, you need them and 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 Panda reached out to Apoorva Kale, an industrial and organizational psychology practitioner. She explained that the negative perception of certain jobs often stems from social psychology and equity issues.
#4
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….
Single Spinner 2 weeks ago
Ha ha, teaching, alongside nursing, must be one of the most rewarding, and thankless jobs.
Warren Peece 2 weeks ago
I'm a retired nurse. I am currently doing volunteer work tutoring high school students.
T'Mar of Vulcan 2 weeks ago
I've had people roll their eyes when I say I'm a teacher. One parent many years ago actually quoted that saying, "Those who can't, teach." (Which in its original context has to do with physical ability, not knowledge.) FWIW, her son told his class she was a prosecutor, and the kids misheard and were going around telling everyone that this mom was a prostitute! Karma, beeyatch. Anyway, think what you like - I have 2 degrees from Wits and I chose to be a normal primary school teacher because I like imparting knowledge and I love children. If you think that makes me somehow lesser than you, bite me.
Mike D 2 weeks ago
Hmmm, thought this went a bit further in the US - Those who can't do, teach. Those who can't do or teach are school admnistrators. Those who can't do, teach, or administrate are school board members. Those who can't do, teach, adminstrate, or be on a school board never paid attention in school but still feel qualified to complain about teachers.
Lady Eowyn 2 weeks ago
I'm 70 and I still remember fondly my 4th grade teacher and one of my college professors. A few I remember not so fondly.
nm (he/him) 2 weeks ago
Somebody please explain "grooming children" and "use litter boxes", because I don't like what I found in google for the former.
K Barnes 2 weeks ago
Some of the ultra-conservatives in the USA are making up claims that by teaching tolerance and love of all families/students teachers are grooming kids and trying to turn them gay. Something as innocent as reading a book where the character has 2 dads is grooming the kids and turning them gay. There is also a hoax from the same side claiming that school boards are trying to put litter boxes into classrooms for children who identify as "furry", in order to undermine having gender neutral bathrooms in schools. Both are big on right wing men's podcasts.
Load More Replies... justagirl 2 weeks ago
oh my gosh. i don't believe this! Wings of Fire (Dragonslayer) has a few mentions of Violet having two dads, do you think that would also be banned?
Spencers slave no more 2 weeks ago
Probably. Many books have been banned, not just in US schools, but also public libraries! I'm in New Zealand and the Wings of Fire books are on my 9 year old grandson's "to read" list and I'll be the one buying the collection for him.
K Barnes 2 weeks ago
There are groups, often mom's groups, who spend (waste) huge amounts of time looking for things like that in books and reporting the books to suggest they be banned. So potentially, yes, though not necessarily. Depends where in the USA and how much power the book banning groups have. So incredibly sad. Wings of Fire is awesome!!!
justme 2 weeks ago (edited)
There is nothing peculiar about what teachers are teaching the kids. Nor is it secret. Anyone can go to the school board and request a syllabus for the classes their kids are in and see exactly what they are going to be learning (in the USA). Anyone who says otherwise is spreading false news to demonize teachers.
Load More Replies... K Barnes 2 weeks ago
I've been called out hard for teaching about the changes in our earth's climate (in as unbiased of a way as I can). When I respond by showing those parents exactly where it is in our government mandated curriculum they usually shut up, or complain to the government instead of me. We also had a parent post a totally fictional schedule for pride week to social media with a list of grooming events that didn't exist and would never take place in a school. Many parents were outraged until we shared the real pride week schedule, which had nothing to do with gender/sexuality and only taking pride in being yourself and what makes you unique.
Marlowe Fitzpatrik 2 weeks ago
I am so glad our schools in Germany don't bow to school-boards or parents' whims and belief-system. The syllabus stands and the way teachers teach their topics are more or less free to the teacher. School is for learning and also for giving children a safe space to play and develop. There are problems, obviously. But the more I've learned about the US , the happier and prouder I've become of how my country works.
T'Mar of Vulcan 2 weeks ago
Not to mention if you live in South Africa and send your child to a government school, you can complain until you're blue in the face but your kid will be learning X, Y and Z, and if you don't like it, there are lots of independent schools, eish.
Apatheist Account2 2 weeks ago
I was referring to certain parts of the UK, where they appear to be promoting trans ideology in a way that almost encourages children to believe that they should be changing s*x...at the age of 5. In this view of many, this is absurdly young.
#5
This is a bit niche, but since I work in the field: road maintenance. People get so inexplicably furious when they’re mildly inconvenienced due to us fixing stuff, but God forbid there’s a pothole, or a tree goes down, or it snows. Then we’re all buddy-buddy again.
The amount of times I’ve almost been hit by cars who don’t want to stop/slow down, or given the finger and screamed at for holding them up is insane.
Single Spinner 2 weeks ago
Don’t know what country you’re in, hope it’s not Australia. I’ve always found you helpful and polite.
#6
Cops.
DennyS (denzoren) 2 weeks ago
I don't hate cops, I hate crooked cops and those who abuse their power in law enforcement.
Apoorva further stressed her point by elaborating that while people rely on laborers, housekeeping, or domestic workers for essential tasks, they frequently view these professions as lacking respectability due to the stigma associated with their perceived value.
"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.
#7
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.
#8
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.
#9
Abortion providers.
Our expert also emphasized that the factors that contribute to the public’s negative perception of essential but unpopular jobs are based on societal status hierarchy, stereotypes, or historical devaluation. She claimed that blue-collar jobs are usually associated with undervalued skills, less recognition, and lower status; these are shaped by social, economic, and cultural influence.
Speaking about this unfair disparity, 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."
#10
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.
Tele Avision 2 weeks ago (edited)
Security Officers are like a step-parent for a society of adult children.
#11
Food service workers. People seem to hate them *while* they need them.
superfluous 2 weeks ago
I don't like businesses (restaurants) that don't pay servers a living wage. Or politicians who back laws allowing sub minimum wage for food workers. Also, servers who are FOR the tip system because they rake it in. Other than that, I don't have a problem with food service workers.
#12
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 these jobs don’t need real skills and that they aren’t really important will affect their self-esteem, while they view themselves as lesser in society.
#13
Every blue collar job.
#14
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.
Single Spinner 2 weeks ago
I’ve paid into my medical insurance for YEARS, but now I’m older it doesn’t cover me for any old age problems.
#15
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.
Vermonta 2 weeks ago
What a thankless, depressing job. An overload of cases. Judges that still think the child is better off with biological parents. Some years ago, in my town, a CPS worker was shot and killed in the parking lot of the CPS office by a mother with mental problems that wanted her teenage daughter back.
Lastly, she also expressed that there is a lack of awareness and empathy in society that could lead to isolation and disconnect, resulting in depression. "Organizations can support these workers by implementing cultural recognition, career growth opportunities, fair compensation, and mental health resources," Apoorva concluded.
That does sound reasonable, doesn't it? After all, these are simple individuals, just like you and I, who are trying to survive by doing their jobs. What are your thoughts about it? Also, if you can think of any other fields like these, let us know in the comments!
#16
Hate them until you need them? A tow truck.
DennyS (denzoren) 2 weeks ago
Roadside assistant is the best. If I had to hire a tow truck locally it would be around $50-100USD to get my car home but if I pay for insurance with it included it costs like $20 and I have three free uses per year.
#17
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.
Apatheist Account2 2 weeks ago
Who on earth hates vets? Only when they misdiagnose or mistreat a pet.
#19
Quality management.
#20
CPAs but accountants in general. No one wants to talk to us or hear about our work until it’s imperative. And then at least some of them are astonished by standard market rates and feel they’re being fleeced.
#21
Lawyers.
Russell Bowman 2 weeks ago
“The first thing we do, let’s (unlive) all the lawyers.” Henry VI Part 2
#22
Surgeons. I read a lot here about how they’re a******s.
Auntriarch 2 weeks ago
Depends. The surgeon who sorted out my fibroids was an absolute twatbasket in his manner, but he did a fine job.
#24
Doctors.
#25
Funeral Directors.
Apatheist Account2 2 weeks ago
Not sure there's any hatred towards them. It seems a creepy and weird job to do, but not someone I'd hate - they don't cause inconvenience to anyone apart from driving slowly.
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Sky Render 2 weeks ago
We all know that the original victim of this is s*x workers. The very people that belittle, hate and attempt to legislate away s*x workers are their most frequent customers. So it has been since the dawn of patriarchy, so it shall be until the fall of patriarchy.
KrazyChiMama 2 weeks ago
Only one I could think of that I didn’t see mentioned is bail bondsman…who wants to sit in jail after all?
Papa 2 weeks ago
People love to bad-mouth farmers and ranchers, but those people are responsible for putting food on the table.
Mike F 2 weeks ago
They are getting a pretty bad rap here, they were the biggest supporters of the orange. He could do no wrong until he canceled their subsidies. Now they are the biggest whiners in the area and the push back they are getting is "well, you put him there and he's doing what he said he was gonna do". Soy and corn are the main crops in my immediate area, the corn stays here, but the soy beans were (largely) exported and we all know where that's headed.
Sky Render 2 weeks ago
We all know that the original victim of this is s*x workers. The very people that belittle, hate and attempt to legislate away s*x workers are their most frequent customers. So it has been since the dawn of patriarchy, so it shall be until the fall of patriarchy.
KrazyChiMama 2 weeks ago
Only one I could think of that I didn’t see mentioned is bail bondsman…who wants to sit in jail after all?
Papa 2 weeks ago
People love to bad-mouth farmers and ranchers, but those people are responsible for putting food on the table.
Mike F 2 weeks ago
They are getting a pretty bad rap here, they were the biggest supporters of the orange. He could do no wrong until he canceled their subsidies. Now they are the biggest whiners in the area and the push back they are getting is "well, you put him there and he's doing what he said he was gonna do". Soy and corn are the main crops in my immediate area, the corn stays here, but the soy beans were (largely) exported and we all know where that's headed.
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