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What job title holds the biggest wow factor

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pancakeontoast · 14/10/2023 20:27

Just for sat night chat, what job do you think holds the biggest kudos? I think probably a medical consultant or barrister... what do you think...

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Dedsec2023 · 15/10/2023 00:00

Doyoulikedejavu · 14/10/2023 23:48

People I’ve met or worked with with impressive and interesting jobs:

hostage negotiator (pirates)
bureau chief MI6,
Head of IDF,
chief of defence staff,
various Cabinet ministers,
Queen,
former president of Russia,
former US vice president currently president (though encounter was so dull I had forgotten),
keeper of the keys
food stylist

who the hell are you ?

Notaggain · 15/10/2023 00:01

Formula one driver

mysocksarehaunted · 15/10/2023 00:02

I've got a relative who's quite woo and knows lot's of woo type people. They once casually mentioned they'd been to see a friend who was an Alchemist. 😮My relative was super casual about that snippet, like it was a perfectly normal profession. 😄

squidgybits · 15/10/2023 00:02

I have thoughts ..... 🤔 This was @Dedsec2023

Doyoulikedejavu · 15/10/2023 00:03

@Dedsec2023 😅 I am a nobody who is old enough to know everyone in certain fields. Honestly if I had more of an ego and had more ambition it would bother me just how irrelevant I have become in contrast to those I have known.

DoctorTeeCee · 15/10/2023 00:05

🤣🤣🤣 true!!!

Blinkityblonk · 15/10/2023 00:05

Ambassador (or was that too many Ferrero Rocher adverts)

tachetastic · 15/10/2023 00:05

RoxieLoxy · 14/10/2023 23:56

Beach

Oh yeah, I know loads of beaches.

Beaches?

Ducking autocorrect!!!😂

Dedsec2023 · 15/10/2023 00:05

Doyoulikedejavu · 15/10/2023 00:03

@Dedsec2023 😅 I am a nobody who is old enough to know everyone in certain fields. Honestly if I had more of an ego and had more ambition it would bother me just how irrelevant I have become in contrast to those I have known.

fair points, we operate in the shadows our successes are unknown to the many, but the good we do speaks volumes overall, and sometimes youll be lucky or not depending, youll get a star on the wall,

MehtotheChristmasrunup · 15/10/2023 00:05

Yes to Royal Marine even though mine turned out to be a wanker.

I think Principal Ballet Dancer. Anyone can be born clever. Dedication to pure exercise from the age 10 onward is impressive.

Mydogmybestfriend · 15/10/2023 00:08

Scientist

Blinkityblonk · 15/10/2023 00:08

Sir Brian May is doing quite well in the 'wow' jobs stakes, what with being a rock star and an astrophysicist.

tachetastic · 15/10/2023 00:09

Doyoulikedejavu · 15/10/2023 00:03

@Dedsec2023 😅 I am a nobody who is old enough to know everyone in certain fields. Honestly if I had more of an ego and had more ambition it would bother me just how irrelevant I have become in contrast to those I have known.

Ditto. Let's enjoy who we are. 👌

RoRosmama · 15/10/2023 00:09

A spy 😯

Dedsec2023 · 15/10/2023 00:10

squidgybits · 15/10/2023 00:02

I have thoughts ..... 🤔 This was @Dedsec2023

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one does wonder, although sometimes my wondering has got me into certain pickles at times.

Dedsec2023 · 15/10/2023 00:11

tachetastic · 15/10/2023 00:09

Ditto. Let's enjoy who we are. 👌

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thats a fair point, keep doing the best we can, and trying to make the world a safer and better place overall.

AGovernmentOfLawsAndNotMen · 15/10/2023 00:11

Dedsec2023 · 15/10/2023 00:00

who the hell are you ?

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Kate I’m guessing

Dedsec2023 · 15/10/2023 00:12

AGovernmentOfLawsAndNotMen · 15/10/2023 00:11

Kate I’m guessing

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its quite possible

worstofbothworlds · 15/10/2023 00:12

I used to be Impact Champion, it was only a small part of my role but I liked it.
I hope I get to be Professor Emerita one day.

Pleasedontdoit2023 · 15/10/2023 00:13

Today a neighbour collapsed and went into cardiac arrest. The paramedics were amazing along with a Dr who was walking past . The professionalism and respect for each other was spine tingling. So my vote is for people who have a job that actually makes a difference to peoples lives!!

Dedsec2023 · 15/10/2023 00:14

Pleasedontdoit2023 · 15/10/2023 00:13

Today a neighbour collapsed and went into cardiac arrest. The paramedics were amazing along with a Dr who was walking past . The professionalism and respect for each other was spine tingling. So my vote is for people who have a job that actually makes a difference to peoples lives!!

its like military precision when they get the call

Amani · 15/10/2023 00:14

MI6 agent (but you prob wouldn't be able to tell anyone)

Pinkpinkplonk · 15/10/2023 00:19

@Dedsec2023
It is indeed military precision. But no matter how many times you do it. The responsibility is beyond immense.
If I had my time again, I’d do it again!!

blueshoes · 15/10/2023 00:20

Criminal profiler

However, in all the books/movies I watched, the only profile for the serial killer seems to be white, male of above average intelligence and a loner.

saythatagaintome · 15/10/2023 00:23

Conflict photographer 100%

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