Horrible Jobs From Around The World

My grandmother used to say "There is no such thing as a shameful job as long as it is honest." By that she meant law-abiding. However, there is such a thing as an unpleasant job.

Some people go through their own personal hell each day because of the job they are working. Most people in modern society will try to avoid portable toilets as much as possible but at the end of the day, they beat sneaking behind a bush in the park.




And even though portable toilets are disgusting, they would be really horrific if it weren't for the people who clean them. You think working at a fast-food restaurant is bad? You know nothing! Here are some of the most horrible jobs from around the world.

Sewers Cleaner (in Calcutta, India):

It is your first day of working for the sanitation department of Calcutta. Since you have no previous experience, you've been assigned as a sewer cleaner. As a sewer cleaner, it is your job to go down seven-foot-deep manholes and unclog sewers wearing nothing but your underpants. Luckily, you are equipped with a bucket, steel bar, and a hoe. That thick black sludge is not going to unclog itself. Flipping burgers and taking orders doesn't seem so bad to you when you are sloshing away in a swirl of human waste.

Mosquito Researcher (in Brazil):

As a mosquito researcher, you must study the biting habits of mosquitoes to fight malaria. As it turns out, Brazilian mosquitoes are smarter than their African relatives because they don't fall for the wind or light traps the researchers use to catch them. This means that the little vampires will come near you only when you offer your flesh as bait. You find a mosquito-infested area and you have to endure all the biting while catching the insects in special containers. Good luck not contracting malaria yourself even you take prophylactic chloroquine.

Portable Toilet Cleaner (in the USA):

If there is something that comes near being a garbage collector and a gastroenterologist at the same time... well, there you have it. Most people in modern society will try to avoid portable toilets as much as possible but at the end of the day, they beat sneaking behind a bush in the park. And even though portable toilets are disgusting, they would be really horrific if it weren't for the people who clean them. Equipped with a vacuum wand and a container, these people have to make sure that no human waste is left behind. On top of that, they have to properly sanitize all the surfaces that might have been soiled including the walls. Cleaning a single portable toilet takes less than 10 minutes and most workers go through 50-60 sessions per day. At least they are well-paid, $50, 000 per sounds quite fair.

Odour Judge (anywhere):

Manufacturers of things that are supposed to smell good have their own odor judges. As such great gusts of breath will be blown in your face so you can test product efficacy. Or you will have to smell the armpits of other product testers. The worst-case scenario is probably being a flatus odor judge.

Quality Controller of Cat Food (wherever cat food is being produced):

This job is quite simple really. As a cat food quality controller, you have to execute a few simple tasks daily. Like scooping up some of the cat food, smearing it flat on a surface and prodding it with your fingers to see how much gristle is there. Bury your face in a tub full of cat food and inhale deeply to see if it's fresh. Or plunge your arms in it elbow deep and search for bony bits - a cat choking on your cat food is bad for business. Also, you have to put some of the cat food on a toast and taste it... okay, okay, I'm just kidding!

Mormon Missionary (worldwide):

 If you want to waste 2 years of your life in a foreign (and possibly dangerous) country, learning the native language, trying to convince people to accept Jesus Christ and not earn a single penny then you should become a Mormon missionary. I am not entirely sure if this counts as a job, it's more like volunteer work. I've seen how people treat these young and confused men and women on the street. Mocking them and Mormonism, making fun of Jesus Christ. People can be so cruel. On top of that, the missionary has to pay for their expenses and support themselves for two years. But what is even worse, they have to be polite to the point of being annoying. They can never talk back to anyone who is mocking them.

Roadkill Remover (Canada and USA):

This one is quite self-explanatory. Whether it is a finely flattened hedgehog or an entire moose, it is your job to peel it off the road. And try not to get hit by oncoming traffic.

A janitor at an adults movie theatre (USA):

Working as a janitor, in itself, is pretty bad. But being a janitor at an adult movie theatre tops it easily. Your main responsibility as such is to mop and rag the floor after each show. Also, you have to gather any litter. Only this time it is safe to assume that the sticky substance on the back of the seat is not soda.

A guard at the Buckingham Palace (England):

This position is regarded as one of the worst jobs in the British army. Not only that these poor souls have to stand for hours but they can't do anything until they are released from their shift. What's even more, they have to spend a few hours of preparation before they can stand as guards because they have to look at their best. Cleaning your boots and pressing your uniform every single day until perfection is achieved. If caught not being absolutely brilliant, they will face punishment... standing even more.