About Today: What Was Your Worst Job Ever?

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Today From Jen Hubley, Your About Today Editor. The worst job I ever had was temping at a bank. My sole responsibility was to update an Access database with customer names, and then generate letters informing people that their old bank had merged with my bank, and that they would now owe one million dollars per month in banking fees. The bad karma alone was enough to make it a terrible job. Readers Share Their Worst Job Stories That's not a patch on this reader's story, however: "I worked for a bed and breakfast in Scotland. The chef/owner had a furious temper; one of the most frightening I'd ever seen. ... I finally quit when he threw a scalding hot fry pan at my head in the kitchen for mixing up an order." Share Your Worst Job Story Think you can beat that? We want to know. After all, some of us are still dodging those frying pans and need entertainment. What to Do When You Hate Your Job Hint: Do not throw kitchen implements in return, no matter how tempting it might be. How to Deal With a Bad Boss Most of our readers' stories have one thing in common: The Bad Boss. (Well, OK, there was one that featured the most boring job ever.) Today Ads Cookware Dog Training Chewing Dog Aggression Dog Problems Dog Toilet Featured Articles Beyonce Sets Grammy Record DC's Panda Leaves for China Best and Worst of Grammy Fashion Best Cookies for Valentine's Day Which Green Cleaning Products Are Best? How to Install a Beehive   More from About.com Managing Dog Behavior Problems Understanding common dog behavior problems like barking, biting, and chewing is key to handling them appropriately. More > Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds Keep yourself, and your family, happy and healthy this fall with these tips. More >   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Advertisement