Everyone has their assumptions about different occupations. In some people’s minds, a job can be glamorous, rewarding, and fun – even if the reality doesn’t match the perception.
Surprisingly, many zoo keepers have gone on the record saying their job isn’t nearly as fun as they thought. This was my dream job as a kid, but it sounds like I’ve dodged a bullet.
Many people think bartending is a nonstop party, but it’s more like a babysitting gig where you’re in charge of keeping grown adults from making fools out of themselves!
As someone who knows many San Diego craft brewers, this particular job assessment is sadly accurate. “The hours are horrible, and the pay is terrible,” laments one brewer.
Between the long hours, being away from home for weeks, and endless hotel stays, being a pilot means that there’s no time to socialize or foster relationships outside of work!