The career I am in is constantly derided, and I am offended by this

[Anonymous]

OP is a DEI facilitator.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here. It’s not that I’m in a career that people would find morally objectionable (so not lobbyist or OnlyFans). Rather, it’s that people don’t understand what I do and assume I am either just a paper pusher, that the work is mind-numbing or that it’s meaningless. I also have to sign confidentiality agreements frequently and am not really allowed to explain what I’m doing.

And lastly, there is some insecurity at play.

Then just make something up

[Anonymous]

OP works for the IRS lol

[Anonymous]

You just need to work on your self- confidence. Why do you care what others think about anything, unless they are professionals of some kind you are paying for their counsel? They are more to be pitied than censured!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP is a DEI facilitator.

Lol

[Anonymous]

I don’t know why you care, honestly. If you like what you’re doing, are treated well, and are paid a fair wage… who cares what other people think?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here. It’s not that I’m in a career that people would find morally objectionable (so not lobbyist or OnlyFans). Rather, it’s that people don’t understand what I do and assume I am either just a paper pusher, that the work is mind-numbing or that it’s meaningless. I also have to sign confidentiality agreements frequently and am not really allowed to explain what I’m doing.

And lastly, there is some insecurity at play.

What’s morally objectionable about OnlyFans?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here. It’s not that I’m in a career that people would find morally objectionable (so not lobbyist or OnlyFans). Rather, it’s that people don’t understand what I do and assume I am either just a paper pusher, that the work is mind-numbing or that it’s meaningless. I also have to sign confidentiality agreements frequently and am not really allowed to explain what I’m doing.

And lastly, there is some insecurity at play.

OP I think you will feel less offended once you get to the bottom of this insecurity. What is the insecurity?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here. It’s not that I’m in a career that people would find morally objectionable (so not lobbyist or OnlyFans). Rather, it’s that people don’t understand what I do and assume I am either just a paper pusher, that the work is mind-numbing or that it’s meaningless. I also have to sign confidentiality agreements frequently and am not really allowed to explain what I’m doing.

And lastly, there is some insecurity at play.

[Anonymous]

OP is a government contractor.

[Anonymous]

Realtors are overpaid, sorry. No matter how great you are at your job, nothing justifies a one house commission that equals the average annual salary for most of America. Which means the brokers are overpaid too. It’s a shakedown. But if you like it, carry on and enjoy under the “don’t hate the player, hate the game” philosophy.

If you’re a landlord, be ethical and human and take pride in knowing you’re an exception and more people should be like you.

If you’re a builder, take pride in your work, refuse to build ugly $hit that becomes visual pollution for the community.

If you’re a lobbyist for the NRA, lobby for a different - and positive - cause.

If you work for MTG or a similar political troll, work for someone you respect instead.

If you like what you do, find a way to do it with integrity and stop caring about what other people think.

[Anonymous]

sahm?

[Anonymous]

OP here. It’s not that I’m in a career that people would find morally objectionable (so not lobbyist or OnlyFans). Rather, it’s that people don’t understand what I do and assume I am either just a paper pusher, that the work is mind-numbing or that it’s meaningless. I also have to sign confidentiality agreements frequently and am not really allowed to explain what I’m doing.

And lastly, there is some insecurity at play.

The answer is to find ways throughout your day/week to feel pride in what you are doing and to remember for yourself how it is meaningful. This might be through meditation, journaling, or talking with a spouse or coworker.

In general people don't think or talk much about other people's careers, outside their own colleagues. I would cultivate some non-work hobbies so you have other things to occupy your time and to discuss with friends and family.

I have a profession that is commonly derided as "not that hard" and not that helpful. I find meaning in it because I am making small changes to improve the world. My spouse has a very meaningful job, but cannot discuss it due to confidentiality reasons. He and I find great meaning in it even though the details cannot be discussed. It makes a difference in the grand scheme of things even if no one knows what he has done.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here. It’s not that I’m in a career that people would find morally objectionable (so not lobbyist or OnlyFans). Rather, it’s that people don’t understand what I do and assume I am either just a paper pusher, that the work is mind-numbing or that it’s meaningless. I also have to sign confidentiality agreements frequently and am not really allowed to explain what I’m doing.

And lastly, there is some insecurity at play.

So if your job is as confidential as you make it sound ^^, why are you telling people about it?

And you're not savvy enough to spin your job title or pivot conversation? You'd better start.
And grow thicker skin too.

[Anonymous]

dietician