There are a lot of jobs that aren’t in the “cool kids” options. The jobs that your parents will forbid you to do. You know which ones I’m talking about.

The type of jobs that will bring shame to your family because it shows that you didn’t study hard enough, or you’re a failure.

Examples:

Trash collector
Road cleaner or any form of cleaning job
The security guard at a local mall
Deliverers
Waitress
Retail salesperson

There’s nothing wrong with these jobs

I’m so sick and tired of people judging others based on where they work. We are all humans. We are all working to support our lives.

Some of these jobs are a little harder to do but none deserves to be ill-respected. In fact, you should thank the person who clears the trash for you. Without them, your pile of rubbish will sit and stink up your whole neighbourhood.

If you are in a not-so-popular job, it’s okay. Work with pride. You are earning a living for yourself and your family. It’s honest work. At least you aren’t stealing or hurting anyone. You’re actually helping people.

If these jobs don’t pay much, just do them while you work on a side hustle.

Do it with pride

I’ve met people who chose to be on the shop floor despite the low pay. They enjoy chatting with customers. One girl, I’ve met during my time as a part-time salesperson, even told me that she left her office job to return to selling Nike shoes.

Taxi drivers are often looked down on.

They drive people because they can’t find other jobs.
If they’re smart, people would be driving them. Not the other around.
Study hard or you’ll end up as a taxi driver.

These are some comments I’ve heard growing up. These comments came from the adults who have great influence over our developments.

Someone close to me drives a taxi. She has done it for the past 30+ years and is still doing it. Because driving is her passion. She does it with love and pride.

The world will be a better place with kinder souls

Imagine a world where every job is given equal respect. Imagine everyone being happy in any job they have. They’ll do their jobs with more dedication.

Work quality will increase. Employees will be productive. Results will improve. The world will flourish.

Wouldn’t that be better?

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This post was previously published on Noteworthy – The Journal Blog and is republished here with permission from the author.

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