15+ Redditors Answered What Their Dream Job Would Be If They All Could Have Equal Pay
"I’d make cheese for a living. It’s not much, but it’s a Gouda life."
Some dream jobs sound a lot better when money is taken out of the equation. That is exactly the kind of thought experiment Reddit users jumped into when one poster asked what they would do for a living if every job paid the same.
The answers ranged from quiet, bookish work to hands-on jobs with animals, art, and teaching. Once salary stops being the deciding factor, people get a lot more honest about what they actually want from work.
The thread turned into a surprisingly wholesome look at ambition, comfort, and the jobs people would choose just for the love of it. Here are a few of the best responses.
The thread started with this question
Realistic-Knee-5316This occupation seems quiet enough either way
bella1990xYou can also continue reading if that's what you love while finding people who share the same interests
portantwas
That answer set the tone for the whole thread.
For those who have considered turning their dream job into reality, here is a piece of advice from one of the Redditors
Vazeyo
Having your dream job and a side dream job
serendipitysunshine
There were many answers involving caring for animals
DelicateTruckNuts
This one was certainly punny
krazeekcee
Owning a shop that features what you enjoy seeing would be fulfilling
BigOleJellyDonut
Some people would rather run the place than work for someone else.
While some have the drive to run a shop, others simply desire to be an employee
PapaOoMaoMao
Who knows, things might be more fun with two owners
Paradox_Mae
Teaching was a popular answer among Redditors
literallyballs
However, in the real world, there are many parts of the world where teachers aren't compensated properly
TheSerevet
If you can't decide on one dream job, you can explore a variety of professions one after another
couchmaster518
This answer is a little deeper than others
TommyTar
An upgrade to the answer
cryptilian_overlord
According to someone who's already living someone else's dream, it's actually pretty great
NylonStrung
Art as a job that pays well would be a colorful dream
Dragoness42
That kind of honesty made the thread even better.
And if you’re thinking about family pressure, this is like the AITA fight over selling a family home against parents’ wishes.
One commenter wanted to clarify if there's such a thing as a puppy wrangler
BadwolfRoseTyler
It is confirmed that there is, and it's a wholesome job to be part of
Barflyerdammit
It's like being one of those tasters for new ice cream flavors
nadysef
OP, who made the post, admitted that they wanted to be an artist too
Realistic-Knee-5316
This person might not be doing their dream job, but they are engaged in work close to the profession
Ice-Quake
Some people discover what their dream job is by trying out new projects
TheSerevet
Those who feel they have good taste would thrive in this kind of occupation
AudiDaCar
This answer was a bit sketchy, but let's leave the context to the Redditor
Endless_Vanity
Another person wanted to care for animals, and this time it gets even more heartwarming
CapaxInfini
It's a very cutthroat industry, and if you can earn a good salary in it, it would be more encouraging to get involved
googajub
Let's face it, when you get new furniture or you're tired of unpacking after a big move, it's best to have people like these
FromBDale
Digital art is making waves with the advanced skills that animators possess
fosnin
If moms were compensated more, it might help a lot
SmellyZelly
The world still expects adults to be financially independent, even when their real interests point somewhere else.
That is why a thread like this feels so relatable, people can picture the dream job first, then remember how much money usually gets in the way.
Equal pay would make a lot of people rethink everything.
Want dream-job pressure that turns into relationship ultimatums, read why this partner refused?
