We’ve all gone through a bad day (or more than one for that matter) at work. Whether we’re feeling overworked, underappreciated, or underpaid, most of us can find something to complain about when it comes to our jobs. However, you might not consider yourself so unlucky when you hear about the thankless fields other people have to work in.
Following, we would like to present you with a list we have compiled of the top 6 most thankless professions in the world, ranked according to the level of respect each of the occupations commands. Other indicators were also taken into account, such as level of stress and remuneration. We’ve provided you with a brief overview of the following professions, which clearly depicts why they are some of the thankless occupations in the world.
Read below to find out if you too work in a thankless field. Let’s take a look at the countdown.
No. 6: Referees
At a first glance, it might seem odd why we have chosen referees for our countdown. But if you think about it, what other professionals are disrespected and yelled at, even though they’re doing a flawless job? With referees, there is no win-win situation. Regardless of the particular day or match, there’s always one side that’s going to be completely infuriated against the referee.
No. 5: Teachers
Being a teacher is one of the most thankless professions out there, and this is especially true in the case of high school teachers. Despite playing an influential role in educating the young, teachers rarely receive the respect they deserve. Few students and parents nowadays take the time to appreciate a teacher for the hard work put into motivating, inspiring, and modeling the minds of children.
No. 4: Interns
Granted, an internship is not a job per se, but interns usually have to work as much and as hard as full-time employees. Interns have to comply with countless tasks, from ordering coffees and running various errands, all while trying to learn the ropes of a company. Despite their hard efforts, interns are seldom appreciated by their superiors. In addition, in most cases they only receive school credit or, for the few fortunate ones, a rather measly pay. Even though an intern might at some point be hired in the company, the months spent ordering cappuccinos are void of any appreciation and respect.
No. 3: Restaurant busboys
Busboys are amongst some of the most unappreciated workers in the hospitality industry. While chefs and waiters get to hear a „thank you” every now and then, nobody really bothers to appreciate the hard work busboys do so as to maintain the immaculate appearance of restaurant tables. In addition, restaurants often represent a stressful work environment. This, coupled with the low wages busboys receive, makes this a highly thankless profession.
No. 2: Janitors
Janitors are those people who work far away from the spotlight, ensuring that our offices, schools, and apartment buildings look tidy and spotless. But even though their work is essential, the general public does not see janitors too highly. Nobody really takes the time to show them any appreciation for a hard day’s work. The lack of respect janitors get from the public, as well as the typically low wages makes this profession one of the most thankless in the world.
No. 1: Tax/IRS agents
Few people are despised more than IRS agents and the feeling is somewhat understandable. After all, who likes doing their taxes and dealing with the IRS? Given this somewhat general animosity towards taxes, few agents get to hear a „thank you” throughout the day, even though their job is by no means easy and stress-free.
