27 Jobs that are much less enjoyable than employees expected: 'Working in a small company that likes to think they are a big company will destroy the fiber of your being'

The grass always seems greener on the other side. But the truth is, that's not always the case. Sometimes, we can be going through a tough time at work and find ourselves questioning if this is really the right industry for us. It's easy to become trapped in the cycle of questioning whether all the training and education were truly worth pursuing for the rest of our lives. When we're young, we're told we can be anything we want, and there are so many professions out there that sound interesting—doctors, vets, teachers, chefs, etc. But then, once you get into the field, it's not as glorious as you were hoping. Below, 27 employees share jobs they had that were much less enjoyable than they envisioned. So, if you're feeling stuck in a rut with work, the workers' insights below might help you realize that the grass isn't always greener. 

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