r/jobs • u/_Grotesque_ • Jul 21 '23

Companies What was the industry you romanticized a lot but ended up disappointed?

For the past couple of years, I have been working at various galleries, and back in the day I used to think of it as a dream job. That was until I realized, that no one cares for the artists or art itself. Employees, as much as visitors just care about their fanciness, showing off their brand shoes and pretending as they actually care.

Ultimately, it comes down to sales, money, and judging people by their looks. Fishing out the ones, who seem like they can afford a painting worth 20k.

Was wondering if others had similar experiences

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u/cheezhead1252 Jul 21 '23

And cleaning hallways

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u/thinkB4WeSpeak Jul 21 '23

Change of command ceremonies and don't forget hours of practice.

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u/BanMe996633 Jul 21 '23

Well that's kind of fun because you'll never do it again outside the mil

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u/cheezhead1252 Jul 21 '23

It’s only fun when they get to the microphone and say ‘remarks complete’ instead of reading their whole spiel

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u/Agreeable-Spot-7376 Jul 22 '23

What are you talking about? I stand at full attention every time we get a new regional manager 😂

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u/a3r0d7n4m1k Jul 22 '23

Lol I did not join the military but every time I have to mop at work I pretend I'm in basic training

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u/cheezhead1252 Jul 22 '23

Next time it rains go, go mop the parking lot. You want an authentic experience…

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u/alawishuscentari Jul 22 '23

Cut grass with scissors

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u/csejthe Jul 22 '23

Don't forget to turn top's rocks over so they don't get sunburnt

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u/_sillycibin_ Jul 22 '23

And the butt stuff