Are all jobs created equal? While some jobs may be vital to society, others may not contribute much or have negative impacts. This article will discuss the top 15 jobs people have voted to contribute nothing to society.
From professional poker players to corporate lawyers, we’ll delve into the reasoning behind why these jobs made a list.
1. Phone Scammer
One user stated that they had received calls from scammers overseas who claimed to be from a local cell phone provider and tried to sell them a good deal. Still, the user found it evident they were following a script and would continue to press for information, so they responded by saying their company paid for their phone.
They didn’t see the bill, which eventually caused the scammer to end the call.
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2. Multilevel Marketing
Another shared that they felt foolish to have been convinced that a particular business opportunity was not “pyramid selling,” Even though it didn’t cost them a lot, they felt ashamed that they had tried to involve others.
3. PBMs (Pharmaceutical Benefits Managers)
An individual said that in the US, PBMs (Pharmaceutical Benefits Managers) are a job that people voted as contributing nothing to society, as they drive up medical costs while simultaneously telling your doctor what you can’t have, making any contribution to your well-being and producing nothing of value.
4. Long-Winded Facebook Videos Creators
A person commented that long-winded Facebook video creators are a problem, who use fake chalkboard drawings and pay people $59.95 for common knowledge, which is not even a trick.
5. Paparazzi
A second user said they dislike paparazzi, noting that they have never seen their work as providing valuable insight into celebrities’ lives and would not care if they all lost their jobs.
6. Megachurches Period
One user warned about the rise of oppressive wolves and twisted speakers among the flock after their departure, urging others to stay vigilant against such manipulations.
7. Extended Warranty Call Center
A person stated that working in an extended warranty call center made them realize that their job was essentially to scam existing and potential customers by passing them around and not providing any real help, leading to the user quitting on their second day after feeling terrible for not being able to assist a frustrated customer.
8. Predatory Tow Agencies
One user stated they had a terrible experience with predatory tow agencies, particularly when their dad’s motorbike was taken to a tow yard after a fatal accident. Despite needing power of attorney to claim his bike, they were told it wasn’t applicable, and the bike was sold at auction to pay for storage costs, with no personal effects returned to them.
9. Admissions Counselor for Unaccredited Schools
Another warned about admissions counselors for unaccredited schools, cautioning others to research accreditation status before enrolling as there have been cases where the accreditation was owned by the same people who owned the school.
10. Mommy Bloggers
A toddler’s parent shared that Facebook seems to know, and now they get videos of “dolled up mommy ticktock ers” dispensing their parenting advice despite having less experience than the user.
11. Ticket Scalper
Someone shared their frustration with the ticket sale system, noting that they could see some bands they liked for free thanks to a radio station. Still, when they looked up the tickets, they were sold on Ticketmaster for over $100, despite being priced at only $40 on the ticket.
12. BMW Blinker Installer
An individual said the BMW blinker is a tremendous waste of regulation and materials ever seen on a production scale. They wonder if it will ever be used for its intended purpose.
13. Timeshare Cancellation Companies
Someone experienced that timeshare cancellation companies scam their clients by allowing their payments to go into default, which ruins their credit. They then pay credit reporting agencies for a quick boost, leaving the clients out of $15k or more.
14. Landlords
One user stated that landlords need to get more attention in this thread. According to them, giant corporations buy up all the properties, making it hard for people to afford single-family homes.
15. Professional Poker Player
A final user expressed that being a professional poker player was one of the empty feelings they had ever experienced, even though they won money. The person further explained that it felt like their only contribution to society was taking advantage of people gambling with money they couldn’t afford to lose.
This article was brought to you by this thread. While some may argue that specific jobs on this list do have their place in society, it’s clear that there is a growing sentiment that specific industries are not contributing to the betterment of society as a whole.