In your opinion, what’s the toughest job in America today? I think these are close seconds.
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector
Logging Worker, Lumberjack
Fisherman
Zoo Worker
Septic Tank Worker
Police Officer
Or what about the myriad other really difficult jobs (in my mind), such as working at a slaughterhouse, being a firefighter, or manning a prison or juvenile hall? When I think about all those employees who wake up each day to get this kind of work done, it’s hard not to feel foolish about complaining about the paper jam that put my printer out of commission, or of feeling miffed about the coworker who put me on the spot during my last presentation (which thankfully, was a long time ago). With all the job classifications that are out there, I’m glad I don’t have this kind of tough job to face each day.
Would You Take This Job? The Toughest Job In America
But to answer my question, in my mind, I believe that the toughest job around is that held by the soldier and by those who work in the military. I’ve given some thought to the sacrifices made by American soldiers who’ve given their lives for our country.
When I think about it, any job that puts your life on the line must be the hardest job you could ever have. Not only does a soldier risk their own life when they perform their job, in many instances, they’re also doing it under the worst of conditions. So how about putting into perspective what it really means to be making a sacrifice?
No matter what job we have or situation we find ourselves in — financial crisis be damned — I believe there’s always room for us to look on the bright side and count our blessings.
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I would take any of the above jobs only if I had no other choices. I’m not above doing what I need to do to survive, but at the same time, I’m not looking to work in a job where I come home smelling like an outhouse, either. I definitely agree that a soldier’s job is the hardest, but I think it’s more than just putting their lives in danger. Most of us would gladly do so for those we love. What makes a soldier’s job difficult is the fact that it’s not just their families they’re fighting for. They fight for complete strangers, which isn’t bad in and of itself, but when those strangers choose to mock them or spit in their faces, that’s hard. It’s hard to know that the very freedoms you risk your life for – and the despair and anguish of your family should you be lost – are taken for granted by ignorant people.
If you personally do it, maybe you’d have to think how much you should get paid, but if you have a company, it may become a profitable business, because few people are willing do it.
I’ve always said that I would do what it takes. I have cleaned toilets, waited tables and delivered telephone books when the need arose. I would RATHER work smarter than harder but we do what it takes!
I don’t know what the toughest job in America is – but the toughest job I’ve ever had was working as a laborer for an asphalt road paving crew while I was in high school. The asphalt would come off the truck at about 375 degrees in 100 degree heat, and since I was the young guy on the crew, if anyone ever had to get up in the truck and stand in it for some reason (such as shoveling out small amounts for patch work), I got chosen for the job. It was the toughest $6 per hour I ever made. Just thinking about it makes me appreciate the job I have now as an attorney, a job that has it’s own hazards, but by comparison is a great job.
Just came across your blog, and I have found it really great, would I take ones of these jobs, if I had no other choice then yes but not by choice if that makes sense, the one that would stick out would be the zoo keeper, for me that cant really be all that bad working with animals and I love animals so I wouldn’t find this too hard to manage.
First of all, I respect anyone that works hard for a living and brings home an honest paycheque.
These are some pretty unsavoury jobs – I think I would try to find something else.
But, if I didn’t have a choice, I wouldn’t say no.
Great Blog!
I think that there are no bad jobs, work is work!
but is just that there are better jobs than others!
when I was like 9 years old (I’m 21) I had my first job collecting coffee, my first payment was almost three dollars, for around two weeks of work!
Last year I worked as a debt collector in the middle of the crisis, and it was not very good!!!
But for sure We do really need to eat! and stay on foot! I would take any of the jobs above but I would prefer the Zoo worker too! love animals
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i am poor boy. i want every job in america. i can show my CV. plz give me a job with my qualification and exprience, I like every job in america, plz give me a job then i will show my performance. Here is my C.V:
Résumé Of Sheikh Mohammad Rubel
B.C.S.I.R Staff Quater
Mirpur Road, Dhanmondi, Dhaka-1205
Contact Number: 01911-091825
E-mail: rubel_syed2000@yahoo.com
Career Objective:
To build up a challenging and rewarding Career in an organization that provides structured Career advancement with the extent of Comparative opportunities with Self- Confidence, hardworking and Synergic ability. Desired satisfaction will come out where my creative talents and innovative capabilities can be effectively utilized.
Educational Eligibility:
Name of Exam. Group Board/ Result Passing Year
H.S.C Commerce Dhaka Board GPA 3.30 2003
S.S.C Science Dhaka Board 1st Division 2001
Computer Proficiency:
Windows 98, XP 2000
Microsoft word, Microsoft Excel,
Microsoft power point
Internet Browsing
Pad, Card and Document Design with Photoshop & Illustrator
Language Proficiency:
Efficiency in Writing & Communication both in Bangla & English.
Experience :
• Working experience as a Computer Operator from 01.07.2006 to tile now
Thanks for your resume, best of luck to you on your job search.
Thx for the article…
still searching for a job now…
Great article. It’s good that people are willing to take these jobs- someone’s gotta do it!
Pumping out septic tanks or portable toilets may not be the hardest job in the world but it can be dirty and quite smelly. But someone has to do it.