Every Job I've Done: A Ranking
Inspired by this post I came across on the discovery feed, here's a ranking (or more like rating) of every job I've ever had in chronological order.
1. Assistant Art Teacher
Started my first ever job at 14 working part-time after school as an assistant teacher at the art studio I used to attend as a child. I stayed here till I was 18. As my first job at the ripe age of 14, the \$10 per hour pay was initially really appealing. But being turned down a pay raise to \$12 an hour after 3 years of working there despite my increasing qualifications and art skillsets honestly sucked. Looking back, it also wasn't the most fulfilling the job — I didn't really get to apply my skillsets or learn much. I did more menial labour than actual teaching and guiding, and this was the job I stayed longest at in my life so far.
Rating: 3/10
2. Assistant at an Architecture Firm
This was so random honestly. Don't get me wrong, I am really, really grateful my parents had the resources to land me this small job at the literal age of 14 because of my minute interest in pursuing architecture/interior design at one point in my life, but this was genuinely the most nepotism thing ever. Additionally, because of my age, I obviously couldn't do much. I just remembered sitting around in the office a lot and sometimes researching a little on outdoor furniture and sorting textile materials. I didn't end up learning much again, and my interest in architecture/interior design fizzled out after that, but maybe it's because I was too young and couldn't learn and appreciate anything. My buddy was really nice though, shout out to Aaron who had to babysit me.
Rating: 3/10 (Also, I was still simultaneously working at the art studio so I was basically a hustler at this age)
3. Waitress at Hotel
Again, I was still working at the art studio. But I decided to also go be a waitress at some resort during my December break when I was 16. For some reason I decided to do the breakfast shift which meant I had to leave my house by 5:15AM every morning to get on the shuttle bus at the train station at 5:45AM. I remember always being so physically tired after every shift but it somehow felt very rewarding. I mainly passed complimentary pastries around which I occasionally sneaked to eat at the back. I also got to try a few foods when guests sent back wrong orders. I still clean and dry wine glasses the way I was taught there as well.
Rating: 5/10 but never again for breakfast shifts
4. Art teacher at Government School
I quit working at my old studio. Immediately less than 6 months after, I began working as an art teacher again but this time at the local government school. I was 18 turning 19 and trying to figure out what I wanted to do in the future, and I worked there for one school term. I taught art and social studies to primary school children and it was really fun. However, I do think it made me realise that teaching full-time after graduating from college wasn't for me. While I didn't love having to wake up extremely early, the pay was pretty good.
Rating: 6/10
5. Intern at Child Protective Services
I started my new job here on the Monday right after I ended my contract at the government school. I turned 19 while I was in this job, and this was still one of the most fulfilling jobs I ever had. I always wanted to work in this realm since I was a child, and this job really cemented my desire to work in the social service sector in the future. It was really taxing and I probably didn't get paid enough for the work and cases I was doing, but I loved every moment and all the people I met there.
Rating: 8/10
6. Small Art Business
I launched my small business when I was 19 and it's been steadily growing and evolving since. I'm still working on it and it's really been more of a passion project than an actual income generator which is kinda nice.
Rating: 10/10
7. Part-Time Art Teacher (Pt. 2)
Wow. Are we even surprised at this point. I joined a new art studio during my summer break in 2025 and I've been working here since. I work every Saturday now, and even though it's so tiring especially after a long week of school, I do enjoy it very much. Plus, I actually get to teach and improve my skillsets. The people there are also really nice, and I got to reconnect with an old friend/classmate.
Rating: 8/10
8. Designer for School
I worked for my college's office ideating and designing a whole new branding kit and marketing collateral for an event they were putting out. Honestly, not my proudest work and it was pretty time-consuming and stressful. However I really do appreciate the design experience it gave me because it taught me more on branding and getting more comfortable with adobe illustrator. I complained a lot about it but I am somehow still doing it again this year.
Rating: 6.5/10
End
I think that's it? I can't remember if I've had any other smaller jobs. I am really grateful and acknowledge the fact that most of the jobs I had/currently have are all pretty good. I am excited to see what else the future holds, but off the top of my head, some other jobs I hope to explore one day include acai server, working in a bookstore/small independent cafe, more graphic design gigs or academic research assistant.