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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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Worriedmum159 · 15/10/2023 17:56

🤷🏻‍♀️ not sure of your point but of course I agree.
Parts of
the database are open source so knock yourself out, unless you combine it with other critical information it’s just a list of chemicals and numbers which wouldn’t mean anything to anyone outside my team.

I could change my title tomorrow to “grand poobah of poisons” no one cares, my point was, boring job. Excel spreadsheet. Possibly interesting title.

IdaPolly · 15/10/2023 17:58

Lord of the Dance

HeidInTheBaw · 15/10/2023 18:29

My dh is a commercial pilot, a captain. Honestly when pilots get together all they talk about is flying and the boring tech bits. What’s the difference between God and a pilot? God doesn’t think he’s a pilot!😛

WoosMama13 · 15/10/2023 18:37

Influencer for sure!!

To me however, people who work in all areas of science at a high level. Some absolute brains there!

Bleuuuughhh · 15/10/2023 18:44

Monkey trainer. Arse inspector.

BooneyBeautiful · 15/10/2023 18:47

Emmalin · 14/10/2023 20:55

Rocket scientist.

This.

Feenollfarleen · 15/10/2023 18:48

The King's Assay Master, never heard a job title to beat that.

likethislikethat · 15/10/2023 18:49

I guess it depends on what was normal in your life.

In my youth, I knew of nothing more than a head teacher, a doctor, the Prime Minister, etc.

In my business life I was an investment banker as were most of my friends. Non banking friends were lawyers, accountants, other professionals etc.

Now in business, I see far more from top to bottom.

I think special forces must be up there. Risking your life voluntarily to help others. Not sure anything comes higher than that really.

woofwoofandwoof · 15/10/2023 18:52

The King's Assay Master, never heard a job title to beat that.

The Queen/King's Warden of the Swans has got to be right up there.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keeper_of_the_Queen%27s_Swans

Keeper of the Queen's Swans - Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keeper_of_the_Queen's_Swans

2010Aussie · 15/10/2023 18:52

Seychal · 15/10/2023 07:29

Landed wealth will often be attracted to the services - normally the Army. It is a meritocracy now though and I think it’s been that way for a long time. Though I would add that once in a senior rank it is rare to get demoted even for non-performance.

I know a couple of retired officers who, despite a long service, never got past captain and I can see why. I knew a Second Sea Lord who came from an ordinary background, but was exceptionally bright, quiet, measured and made decisions that proved to be turning points. Never flash, always understated but focused on the whole agenda. At weekends he spent time in the garden, fixing stuff in the house and reading books from WH Smith. If someone from the village popped by he would just put everything down and make them a cup of tea.

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The Royal Navy has always been more of a meritocracy than the Army - I knew of an admiral who had risen up through the ranks. The Army has posh regiments where there is still a degree of 'who you know' - particularly in the infantry and armoured corps - much less so with the technical and service support regiments. And certain senior posts can only be filled by those who have served in particular regiments.

BooneyBeautiful · 15/10/2023 18:58

Canisaysomething · 14/10/2023 21:11

Carers - any kind.

This.

Blogswife · 15/10/2023 19:01

Snake charmer

Ilefttownonsaturday · 15/10/2023 19:01

Sea Lord
Admiral of the Fleet
Marshal of the Royal Air Force

Ilovecleaning · 15/10/2023 19:05

Wing Commander. Sounds sexy and exciting! 😊

Diva66 · 15/10/2023 19:08

Astrophysicist or hitman.

CarpetLady · 15/10/2023 19:12

I know lots of barristers and some of them are complete wallies so that doesn’t do it for me.

Any sort of surgeon is impressive. I also respect artists, singers and actors for having the courage to do something creative and risky rather than taking the easy route.

Onthelastdayofseptember · 15/10/2023 19:18

Fighter pilot (though knew one once who never seemed very bright)
Spy
Ambassador
Minister/ high up in government
Agree surgeons sound impressive
SAS
Astronaut/ NASA jobs

Lots more j0bs would be interesting to talk to people about - guess unusual ones like eg sailors, foreign correspondents, sportspeople etc

TJH1 · 15/10/2023 19:24

2010Aussie · 14/10/2023 21:54

I just describe myself as a former soldier. When pressed, I do give my rank which was fairly senior. People say "Wow! Did everyone call you Ma'am? You must have been really important."
"Well, I was addressed as Ma'am but I much preferred being called by my rank and name. My soldiers just called me 'boss' which I was much more comfortable with." Goodness knows why people are so impressed. I was just a soldier doing a job.

I was with you until you wrote "My soldiers"

2010Aussie · 15/10/2023 19:27

TJH1 · 15/10/2023 19:24

I was with you until you wrote "My soldiers"

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OK. The soldiers who were working for me at the time then. It's quite normal to talk about 'my squadron, my troop commander or even my soldiers', it's not in a possessive sense.

Dedsec2023 · 15/10/2023 19:34

likethislikethat · 15/10/2023 18:49

I guess it depends on what was normal in your life.

In my youth, I knew of nothing more than a head teacher, a doctor, the Prime Minister, etc.

In my business life I was an investment banker as were most of my friends. Non banking friends were lawyers, accountants, other professionals etc.

Now in business, I see far more from top to bottom.

I think special forces must be up there. Risking your life voluntarily to help others. Not sure anything comes higher than that really.

for investments how much would you say is hype in the markets vs the reality of what is actual value ?
thats if im making sense,

for context im referencing films : the big short and margin call

Twinklecomic · 15/10/2023 19:37

Naw…
Howard Wolowitz….

Lovethatforyouhun · 15/10/2023 19:42

Paediatrician or children’s nurse.

Marine Biologist- just sounds dreamy

Lovethatforyouhun · 15/10/2023 19:42

Palliative care hcps

Angelil · 15/10/2023 19:45

Detective.

Rachand23 · 15/10/2023 19:55

Angel