“Mine was more of a ‘dangerous’ job. When I pursued my career in journalism, I became a newspaper crime reporter in San Diego. I used to cover shootings, drug busts and more. I didn’t think twice about going into gang-ridden neighborhoods for interviews. I should have received hazard pay and the use of a bullet-proof vest!”
Holly Silvestri, Principal, The Ferraro Group
“My career has been in banking, so obviously my worst job was a banking job, and it happened to be working for a large bank in Nevada, which will remain nameless. At this bank, I was continually frustrated with not being able to give my customers quick answers. It looked like I had authority but in reality, I didn’t. Decisions were made somewhere else so it wasn’t easy to say, ‘Let’s figure out how we can do this.’”
Stan Wilmoth, President, Heritage Bank of Nevada
“My worst job was actually in real estate. I was a runner back in 1989 and was working for a developer, who promised me a bonus of $500 as I was cold calling for his small building project. At the time, I truly believed this money would change my life, as I was broke. The money never came and it broke my heart!”
Dan Doherty, SIOR, Senior Vice President, Colliers International
“I was working for a well-established tourist trade publication as the VP of Operations, when the business was acquired by an out-of-state company. The new owners had no regard, passion or interest in the future of the company, the employees or the overall work environment. I had to watch as the business deteriorated.”
Andrea M. Collier, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Social Butterfly World, LLC – Drive Las Vegas
“My worst job had to be working at a ghetto theater during my undergraduate years. That’s where I learned that working at a concession stand wasn’t for me. The worst part, though, was cleaning the theaters. Every day, there was tons of popcorn to vacuum up.”
Patricia Lee, Partner, Hutchison & Steffen Attorneys
“It’s a matter of perspective. Sometimes what may seem like the most challenging job or task turns out to be one of the best because it motivates and drives you to reach the place you aspire to be one day. These experiences are the building blocks toward your true calling or dream job.”
Veronica Meter, President, Vero Strategies