Most kids growing up have big dreams. They want to be pro athletes, doctors, or perhaps even a world-renowned scientist. But as we age, the romantic allure of our childhood dream job often loses its appeal.
To get a better idea of what I'm talking about, I've compiled a list of people sharing those professions which seem great, but in reality, aren't all that they're cracked up to be.
According to Reddit user kahli-dub, "The travel would be amazing, but let's face it. You're a glorified waitress working in a cramped, aluminium[sic] tube."
They didn't even mention all of the crying babies that you'd be forced to deal with.
Being a veterinarian is both incredibly competitive and intensely stressful, according to Redditor Dontbeavet.
They reason that the majority of your patients won't like you and every pet owner will always be suspicious of you trying to upsell them on something.
According to a poll done by careeraddict.com, being a chef is one of the most stressful professions on earth.
The long hours, coupled with the dangerous and often volatile working conditions have led many to self-medicate with drugs and alcohol.
On the surface, this would seem like a dream job for any sports fan.
Until you realize the amount of travel and time away from your family that the position entails. Say goodbye to weekends and all major holidays, too.
For the majority of people out there, morning truly doesn't begin until after they've had their first cup of coffee.
Coffee house patrons can be incredibly ill-tempered and often make the staff into their own personal punching bags.
This Reddit user says that "Most people don’t complete it and the mental health issues are quite serious. There’s a lot of criticism and stress in the beginning, lots of late nights and hard work. At the end of the work you get insulted in public."
Being a lawyer is one of those jobs where the better you are — the harder the work actually becomes.
Not only that, but attorneys usually work on average 80 hours a week, and at times lead very isolated and lonely lives.
Farmers are without question the unsung heroes of our entire society. Without them, we quite literally wouldn't have food to put on our plates.
It's a relentless unforgiving job that brings about new challenges and obstacles every single day.
If you think managing your own money can be stressful at times, think about how you'd feel being the sole person responsible for someone else's nest egg.
There's no such thing as "off the clock" when other people's money is involved.
"Parents spend tens of thousands (or more) on training. They give up their entire teen years and schooling (most elite ballet dancers are homeschooled and a large percentage move away from home for training in high school)." - Reddit u/meatball77
Ever since the lockdowns came into place due to COVID-19, parents all around the world have developed a new understanding as well as an appreciation for teachers.
They work far too hard and are paid far too little.
Becoming a doctor is no easy task. Not only does it require years of schooling, but also countless hours of dedication and sacrifice.
Most doctors, especially in their first few years, will work tireless hours. Shifts can sometimes last upwards of 12-16 hours.
Modeling can be a superficial and even dangerous profession at times.
According to a post by Redditor Thunder_bird, their sister's friend (who weighed 115 lbs) was told that she was too fat and needed to slim down in order to keep working.
It isn't all too uncommon for a person's worth to get tied up their social media following.
Serious research has gone into studies that prove how becoming obsessed with "likes" and "shares" can be detrimental to a person's mental health.
Reports claim that 36% of all UFC fighters made less than $45,000 last year.
When you factor in fees for training, coaching, nutrition, flights/accommodations, etc. — most are lucky to walk away with a few thousand dollars in their pockets. And on top of that, you have to get punched in the face for your supper.
