The World Cup of Shit Jobs – Groups A–D

The World Cup of Shit Jobs gets underway with Groups A–D, shining a light on the roles people either avoid at all costs… or find themselves stuck explaining at parties.

From the emotional weight of an undertaker to the grim reality of a portaloo cleaner, from the thankless existence of a traffic warden to the relentless hustle of a looky looky man, this tournament covers jobs that test patience, dignity, sanity — or all three at once.

We also get into roles that come with power but just as much pressure, like being Prime Minister, alongside jobs that are physically and mentally draining, such as slaughterhouse work. Some are difficult, some are misunderstood, and some just feel like there’s no upside whatsoever.

As always, the criteria is up for debate. Pay, stress, public perception, working conditions and pure “I couldn’t do that” factor all come into play as we try to decide what truly makes a job terrible.

This episode sets the tone for the tournament — honest, uncomfortable at times, but full of opinions everyone secretly has.

Groups E–H and the knockout rounds continue exclusively on Patreon, where the full debates and inevitable disagreements live.

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Including:

• The World Cup of Horrible People
• The World Cup of Horrible Words / Phrases
• The World Cup of 2025
• The World Cup of Liquids
• The World Cup of Forgotten Fashion
• The World Cup of Things You Don’t See (Anymore)
• The World Cup of Special Days
• The World Cup of Forgotten TV Shows
• The World Cup of Insults
• The World Cup of Hard People
  …and the full back catalogue.

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If this one made you feel better about your own job… the rest of the debate is waiting on Patreon.

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