Job Satisfaction Debate

The cluster revolves around discussions on whether people enjoy or tolerate unfulfilling jobs, the necessity of working undesirable roles for a paycheck, and debates over work ethic and expectations in employment.

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Sample Comments

oafitupa Apr 6, 2015 View on HN

People don't like to work either, and yet they do it.

oh_sigh Jan 20, 2023 View on HN

What do you think the employees would be doing if they didn't take this job?

KeplerBoy Jul 3, 2025 View on HN

There are plenty of people employed at a single job who only pretend to work. That's life.

sanderjd Jan 18, 2013 View on HN

Many people need to work for someone they don't want to work for.

Bxstraz May 7, 2012 View on HN

Yep, sounds like 'work' and these people don't 'work'.

ZenoArrow Jul 2, 2015 View on HN

People aren't necessarily compensated extra for taking on a job that nobody wants.

Kalium Nov 13, 2014 View on HN

Some people love their work. Also, not everyone has an offer on hand for when they want out.

sharemywin Oct 18, 2018 View on HN

"we don't expect everyone to work this way." just the ones that want to keep their job or get a raise

the issue is many companies don't value people who "work less"

tengbretson Feb 15, 2020 View on HN

What sort of unfulfilling work are these people doing where they can just leave and not need to be replaced?