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Most of us are used to reading job descriptions, but they’re usually written by companies hoping to attract new talent. You’ll find out all about how exciting and innovative their fast-paced work environment is, while trying to decipher what exactly they mean when boasting about the competitive benefits and salary that they have to offer. 

But the way that you would describe your own job is likely quite different from how the company would advertise it on LinkedIn. In fact, you might even choose to explain it in the worst way possible. TikTok users have recently been sharing absolutely awful yet hilarious descriptions of what they do for a living, so we’ve gathered the most brilliant ones below. Enjoy scrolling through and trying to guess which careers these replies are referring to, and be sure to upvote the ones that you find surprisingly accurate!

#1

Two firefighters in full gear using a hose to extinguish a blazing fire with smoke and flames visible. Fire start, I go splish splash, firen’t.

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Forrest Hobbs
Community Member
1 year ago

"firen’t."? Best!

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    #2

    Man in glasses and blue blazer intensely talking on phone at laptop, showing frustration in a modern office setting. Customer angry, call me, customer angrier.

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    Grumpy old man
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    ATT is eeeeeeeeevil

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    #3

    Mechanic inspecting car suspension in a workshop, highlighting a humorous job description about product manipulation. Car go kaput, make car go vroom again.

    poyrazbuyukyildirim , Getty Images / unsplash (not the actual photo) Report

    Katakuri
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    Car mechanic

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    #4

    Young woman in a pink sweater explaining and gesturing while talking to another person in a casual indoor setting. Ppl sad, ppl pay me, ppl still sad but understand why.

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    Gionanna
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    Because 100€/hour?

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    #5

    Kids running down a school hallway with backpacks, while two adults stand nearby reading a book, showing product manipulation. I talk, kids stare, I talk again, bell ring.

    sydhzamri , Andrej Lišakov / unsplash (not the actual photo) Report

    Katakuri
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    Teacher!

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    #6

    Man pruning tree branches outdoors, illustrating a humorous job description manipulating person and product. Tree grow. I give hair cut, tree happy!

    just_a_girl_dad , Ales Krivec / unsplash (not the actual photo) Report

    Gingersnap In Iowa
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    Arborist

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    #7

    Tattoo artist manipulating person’s skin while client receives product in a professional studio setting. Ppl want sticker, I put permanent sticker on them :)

    b**chinblack , Andrej Lišakov / unsplash (not the actual photo) Report

    Katakuri
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    Tattoo artist

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    #8

    Man frustrated at laptop, illustrating the concept of hilarious job descriptions with a focus on manipulation and product roles. I tell people have you tried turning it off and on again.

    faisal.ai , Getty Images / unsplash (not the actual photo) Report

    SCP 4666
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    The IT guy !

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    #9

    Someone Asks People To Describe Their Job As Poorly As Possible, And 50 Hilariously Deliver I yap. Tiny humans write what I say. Every few months I ask tiny humans what I said. If they remember, then they get to leave in a few years.

    catmom_zu , Centre for Ageing Better / unsplash (not the actual photo) Report

    Lotekguy
    Community Member
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    1 year ago

    That should also include "I know more but I stuck here".

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    #10

    Manicurist wearing gloves applying nail polish to a person's fingernail, showcasing product in a salon setting. They come, cry about boyfriend, leave with pretty nails.

    erkyperk , Getty Images / unsplash (not the actual photo) Report

    Lotekguy
    Community Member
    Premium
    1 year ago

    ... but still have same problems.

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    #11

    Young woman in a yellow sweater sitting by a window looking thoughtful, illustrating funny job descriptions about product manipulation. Person sick, I tell them what eat. Person less sick if they listen. Person never listen.

    uberrandre , Getty Images / unsplash (not the actual photo) Report

    Maren Villadsen
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    Person fat comes. I say lift/push/swing ect. People less fat if listen.

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    #12

    Two professionals collaborating on a product using a laptop and tablet, illustrating hilarious job descriptions. I'm a nanny for a fully grown executive.

    loveleah283 , Getty Images / unsplash (not the actual photo) Report

    Jane Doe-Doe
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    Personal assistant?

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    #13

    Woman handing a product bag to a smiling man outdoors, illustrating job descriptions where person manipulates another to have a product. Person not have product, I manipulate person, person have product.

    jossa.04 , Ahmet Kurt / unsplash (not the actual photo) Report

    Margie Ang
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    Sales!!

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    #14

    Person manipulating pizza cutter to slice freshly made product on countertop in a busy kitchen setting. Person hungry. Food on dough. Mamma Mia. Person not hungry.

    literally_travis_phelps , Benu Marinescu / unsplash (not the actual photo) Report

    Katakuri
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    Pizza maker

    #15

    Healthcare worker in protective gear manipulating medical equipment, illustrating hilarious job descriptions with product interaction. When the grim reaper says yes, I say no.

    dr_ren , Getty Images / unsplash (not the actual photo) Report

    OneHappyPuppy
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    Missed opportunity to say "not today"

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    #16

    Man with tattoos covering face with hands, expressing frustration or stress related to job descriptions. I get trained, I want fight other country, I come back and wife cheated.

    lucas.l016 , Andrej Lišakov / unsplash (not the actual photo) Report

    JB
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    Odysseus?

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    #17

    Hand piping white frosting on a multi-layered chocolate cake, showcasing skilled product manipulation techniques. I spend hours making edible architecture that people stare at for five minutes, photograph from every angle, then brutally stab with a knife.

    niamh.gty , American Heritage Chocolate / unsplash (not the actual photo) Report

    Justme Again
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    Baker

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    #18

    Woman manipulating children’s attention while reading a book, illustrating hilarious job descriptions concept. I get verbally and physically bullied by people 1/3 of my size.

    danni_doesmakeup , Andrej Lišakov / unsplash (not the actual photo) Report

    Eternal Progress
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    Parents. Trust me.

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    #19

    Woman in casual clothes looking frustrated while working on laptop illustrating job descriptions that manipulate person to have product. People no English, me suffer, now people English.

    joseluisflorentin97 , Daniel Martinez / unsplash (not the actual photo) Report

    Nota Robot
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    There has to be a joke about the British Empire in here somewhere...

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    #20

    Three women in a meeting, discussing ideas with laptops, illustrating hilarious job descriptions that are technically true. Person 1 no Spanish, person 2 no English, me English and Spanish.

    a.f.v.917 , A. C. / unsplash (not the actual photo) Report

    Jane Doe-Doe
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    Interpreter?

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    #21

    Person manipulating a product by taking a big bite of a cheeseburger, showcasing an expressive reaction. People yell at me, I give burger.

    okay967 , Eduardo Ramos / unsplash (not the actual photo) Report

    SCP 4666
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    people eat burger, people happy again (hopefully)

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    #22

    Two professionals in business attire discussing documents, illustrating job descriptions that are technically true. Person bad. Person pay me. I lie and fight for person. Person bad but free.

    notferiturriagai , Getty Images / unsplash (not the actual photo) Report

    Joe Publique
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    POTUS?

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    #23

    Two people collaborating on a laptop, demonstrating person product interaction in a modern work setting. I tell computers what to do and sometimes it works.

    iambatman261 , Christina @ wocintechchat / unsplash (not the actual photo) Report

    Tim Gibbs
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    Programmer

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    #24

    Two people working on laptops at a wooden table, reviewing documents and drinking iced beverages, illustrating job descriptions. I send emails about meetings and book meetings about emails.

    krystalmariex , Getty Images / unsplash (not the actual photo) Report

    wobbly jelly
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    I was going to say that's my job - but more my life - adding many meetings at same time.

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    #25

    Person manipulating intricate mechanical product with small components and colorful elements on a table. I play real-life LEGO, but it’s heavy, costs millions, and people yell if it falls over.

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    Trophy Husband
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    Crane operator at a port or train station, stacking the cargo containers

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    #26

    Someone Asks People To Describe Their Job As Poorly As Possible, And 50 Hilariously Deliver Pc break? call me. pc breakn't

    poefiess , phyo min / unsplash (not the actual photo) Report

    Andrew Keir
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    "Breakn't" ? Hilarious !

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    #27

    Someone Asks People To Describe Their Job As Poorly As Possible, And 50 Hilariously Deliver 1.people yell at me
    2. I yell at kitchen
    3. I fake smile at you.

    trweblue , Getty Images / unsplash (not the actual photo) Report

    Margie Ang
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    Server

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    #28

    Someone Asks People To Describe Their Job As Poorly As Possible, And 50 Hilariously Deliver People want house. I design house. Boss yell at me. I cry in the corner.

    michael200404 , Yosi Prihantoro / unsplash (not the actual photo) Report

    Multa Nocte (she/tiger quoll)
    Community Member
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    1 year ago

    Architect.

    #29

    Young person sitting on a bench outdoors, covering face with hands, reflecting on hilarious job descriptions. You did bad, I stare, you confess.

    kobizxd , maxim bober / unsplash (not the actual photo) Report

    Auntriarch
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    My mother.

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    #30

    Someone Asks People To Describe Their Job As Poorly As Possible, And 50 Hilariously Deliver Live-in therapist, chef, cleaner, hostage negotiator. Same two clients. No sleep.

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    SCP 4666
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    Mom of two

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    #31

    Hands holding multiple hundred-dollar bills, illustrating job descriptions related to manipulate person and product. The worse I treat people the more they pay me 😂.

    lucyfer_the_devil , Alexander Mils / unsplash (not the actual photo) Report

    Rachel Reynolds
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    this could be anything from s*x worker to media consultant.

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    #32

    Group of diverse people smiling and clapping, enjoying a moment while discussing hilarious job descriptions about product use. People watch me, I go "to be or not to be", people clap.

    swedzghoul_crochet , Curated Lifestyle / unsplash (not the actual photo) Report

    Jane Doe-Doe
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    Actor

    #33

    People come, people gossip, people leave with new hair.

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    Jane Doe-Doe
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    Hairdresser

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    #34

    Baby ask "mama?", I say "mama work", baby cry, we do craft, we sing, we read.

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    Katakuri
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    Babysitter

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    #35

    Overworked and underpaid.

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    Jane Doe-Doe
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    Every job

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    #36

    People bring things, i beep beep, they give money.

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    Jane Doe-Doe
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    Cashier

    #37

    Man with glasses talking on phone in office, showing thoughtful expression related to hilarious job descriptions. People naughty, put Ankle bracelet on, I watch on computer.

    daddy_on_of , sarah b / unsplash (not the actual photo) Report

    Gingersnap In Iowa
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    Parole officer?

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    #38

    Meemaw sick, me take care of meemaw, meemaw sickn't.

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    Leg less In Minneapolis
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    Home Nurse or Nursing Home Nurse

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    #39

    People don't pay, I say hey, pay.

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    NJ P
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    Bill collector

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    #40

    I mix sugar, flour, and unrealistic Pinterest expectations – so people can destroy it in 5 minutes.

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    Gingersnap In Iowa
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    Baker/cake decorator?

    #41

    Bartender manipulating a person pouring a cocktail through a strainer into a glass in a dimly lit bar. People sad. I make drink. People no sad.

    user0062378418 , Ramsés Cervantes / unsplash (not the actual photo) Report

    Katakuri
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    Bartender

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    #42

    You do illegal thing? Pay me. I say Nuh uh not true.

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    Jane Doe-Doe
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    Lawyer

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    #43

    You no like skin? I care, you like skin now.

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    Bored Birgit
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    Dr. Pimple Popper.

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    #44

    Ppl enter big tube, I take care of you, ppl exit tube in new location.

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    Lori
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    Steward/ess

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    #45

    Airplane not feeling good, sees me. Airplane feels good.

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    Heather Murphy
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    1 year ago

    Mechanic

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    #46

    I dig hole. I cut pipe. House has No more water, I fix pipe. House have water now. Person complain.

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    Jane Doe-Doe
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    Plumber?

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    #47

    No electricity, me arrive, electricity.

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    Jane Doe-Doe
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    Electrition

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    #48

    Person no sing, I say raise your yayaya, person now sings.

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    Mother Lunatic
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    I...I understood that reference

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    #49

    -you ill
    -i give pills
    -you not ill.

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    Maggie Fulton
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    Doctor

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    #50

    Hospital Uber driver.

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    Steve
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    And it's always surge prices.

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    #51

    Woman wearing glasses working on a laptop, focused on manipulating person and product in a professional setting. People has problem, i ask chat gpt, people happy.

    zuyijhontorres , LinkedIn Sales Solutions / unsplash (not the actual photo) Report

    moggiemoo
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    Fraud.

    #52

    I convince people to spend thousands of dollars to temporarily run away from their lives.

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    Gingersnap In Iowa
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    Travel agent? Or witness protection?

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    #53

    I call. You ask if I’m selling smth. I say nuh uh but I actually am. You call me scammer and hang up 💀.

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    Jane Doe-Doe
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    Scammer

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    #54

    You put numbers on a paper, you ask me if it's good, I say you're wrong and you scream at me until you realise I'm right.

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    OneHappyPuppy
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    Math teacher or IRS

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    #55

    I talk to myself.

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    Gingersnap In Iowa
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    That's okay, I do too.

    #56

    Person no swim, I help, person now swim.

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    moggiemoo
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    Random person who threw somebody into a river?

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    #57

    People pay me to listen to them gossip about other people but I can’t tell anyone.

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    Jane Doe-Doe
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    Councillor

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    #58

    When yall parents get old, I go and learn their schedule for them.

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    #59

    Ppl no French, I oui oui, they Oh La La.

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    moggiemoo
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    Pèrvert?

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    #60

    I'm a human mechanic.

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    Potato Vic
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    1 year ago

    Doctor 😊

    #61

    Scroll, double tap, scroll, double tap.

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    #62

    Did you try putting it in rice?

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    Jane Doe-Doe
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    Phone repair person

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    #63

    I draw house, engineer cry at drawing, house gets made anyway.

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    Maggie Fulton
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    1 year ago

    Architect

    #64

    I jobn't.

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    #65

    I argue so you don’t have to. Even if you’re wrong.

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    Jane Doe-Doe
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    Lawyer?

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    #66

    I draw picture, I put picture in book. parents buy book for kid.

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    Jane Doe-Doe
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited)

    Illustrator

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    #67

    Stare at computer, punch numbers in calculator, cry, do all over again.

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    Norm Gilmore
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    Me doing my household accounts....

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    #68

    I manage small humans doing basic tasks in a loud room while following rules, cleaning stuff, and writing things down. Documentation is frequent. Noise levels fluctuate. Stickers are distributed. Sometimes there’s glue.

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    Jane Doe-Doe
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    Teacher

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    #69

    Snoop around in the company. No one likes me there 😭😭.

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    Char Panda
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    Auditor

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    #70

    Want coffee? give coffee.

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    #71

    Person run on side of pool, me: WALK.

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    Jane Doe-Doe
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    Lifeguard

    #72

    I show up, room dirty, room not dirty, I leave.

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    Geoffrey Scott
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    Or, as I am fond of saying, "WhattdoIknow?, I scrub toilets"

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    #73

    Ppl yelling at me, I cant yell back, ppl curse me, I can't curse back.

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    Jane Doe-Doe
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    Customer service

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    #74

    Pretend stuff. Say lines. Fake cry.

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    Multa Nocte (she/tiger quoll)
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    1 year ago

    President of the US?

    #75

    Kid no read, kid read to me, kid happy to read. kid need medicine, I walk with kid, get medicine. kid no maths good, I show maths easy, kid do maths gooder.

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    Phantom Phoenix
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    1 year ago

    Special Ed teacher?

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    #76

    I work 48 hours a week just so people can say "yeah I think AI does that" 😂.

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    #77

    Plane go up, coffee? plane go down.

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    Meyrin
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    Lol that is awesome

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    #78

    Sausage roll and steak bake giver.

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    Pernille
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    Greggs worker!

    #79

    People speak English, I say the same in Spanish. People speak Spanish, I say the same in English.

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    Lori
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    Translater

    #80

    Ppl get baby, ppl no want baby, ppl come to me, no more baby.

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    moggiemoo
    Community Member
    1 year ago

    Adoption agency or abòrtionist?

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