What's the worst job you ever had?
I'm interested in hearing from you all about the worst job you've ever had before becoming successful in your career. What (not so pleasant) steps did you have to take before landing your dream job?
What do you do for a living now? What was the worst job you ever held (and why?) What did you learn from it or what advice would you tell your younger self while in that position?
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Jul 30, 2019
I love link building but in this case, oh man.
It was a remote position but the owner would sit in a conference call with me while I shared my screen.
He would watch me work.
I was too embarrassed to ask to use the bathroom so I held it.
I felt like I wasn't trusted.
The thing about link building is, it is either done or not. You can see if I've been working by looking to see if the links I claimed are actually there.
Jul 30, 2019
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https://www.business.com/articles/successful-people-worst-jobs-ever/
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Jul 24, 2019
I worked for my uncle digging post holes for $75 a day with a check so that's not even $75 a day.
He paid workers $150 so he paid me half of what he paid others.
I should have asked for more money.
Don't let people take advantage of you, even your own uncle.
Jul 24, 2019
Great point! Stand up for what your worth. Even if your boss is family!
Jul 30, 2019
Also, check out the article (written and researched by one of our own staff writers) that sparked the community discussion:
https://www.business.com/articles/successful-people-worst-jobs-ever/
Thanks for participating and providing your unique perspective!
Jul 24, 2019
The worst job I ever had was doing survey research on frozen foods in the freezer aisles of supermarkets. It was so cold!
Jul 24, 2019
Harry, I totally understand! I worked in a supermarket as one of my first jobs and would always volunteer to wipe down/clean the glass on the doors of the freezer aisles (to stay busy). My hands were like icicles by the time I got to the end!
Was there anything you learned from this job? Looking back, are there any lessons that you think followed you into your career today or were you too frozen to take away any positive outcomes from the experience? Haha!
Jul 30, 2019
Also, check out the article (written and researched by one of our own staff writers) that sparked the community discussion:
https://www.business.com/articles/successful-people-worst-jobs-ever/
Thanks for participating and providing your unique perspective!
Yikes! Personally, when somebody is watching me (even standing behind me while I type), I always seem to perform worse. Seems inefficient if you ask me! I'm glad you don't have to deal with that anymore.
Was there anything that you learned from this experience?
... besides the fact that being watched virtually does NOT promote a motivated employee! haha