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About This Report
The data in this report are collected from the Rate Your Job form. People rate their jobs on scale one to five where one is worst and five is best. One of the questions we ask is: "How fun is your job?". Displayed below is a summary of the answers submitted by our users.

= 1 = 2 = 3 = 4 = 5

Fun Index (all jobs)

The fun index (all jobs) is 3.11

Most Boring Industries

Working in some industries can be more fun than others. The table below compares fun rate per industry as submitted by our users. Clicking on any of them will display data only for the chosen item.

Industry	Rating
Security / Surveillance / Law Enforcement	2.81
Accounting / Auditing Services	2.83
Telecommunications Services / Information Media	2.89
Banking	2.89
Government / Military	2.95
Medical Devices and Supplies	2.96
Construction	2.97
Transport / Postal / Storage / Warehousing	2.98
Electricity / Gas / Water	2.99
Staffing / Employment Agencies	3
Administrative / Support Services	3
Waste Management	3
Mining / Forestry / Fishing	3.02
Legal Services	3.02
Manufacturing	3.02
Pharma / Biotech / Clinical Research	3.03
Courier / Transportation / Freight / Warehousing	3.04
Metals / Minerals / Steel / Iron	3.04
Management / Consulting Services	3.05
Automotive	3.05
Hospitality	3.06
Real Estate and Property Management	3.06
Insurance	3.1
Wholesale Trade / Import / Export	3.1
Shipping	3.11
Information Technology / Information Systems	3.11
Office Automation / Equipment - Stationery	3.11
Petroleum / Oil and Gas / Chemicals / Petro-Chemicals	3.12
Retail	3.12
Financial Services	3.13
Business Services	3.14
Printing and Publishing	3.15
Engineering Services	3.15
Healthcare Services	3.16
Industrial Products / Heavy Machinery	3.16
Energy	3.18
Advertising / Marketing / Public Relations	3.2
Gems / Jewellery	3.2
Travel / Transportation / Tourism	3.21
Agriculture / Forestry / Fishing / Dairy	3.22
Education / Training / Teaching	3.25
Recruitment and Placement Firm	3.25
Professional / Scientific / Technical Services	3.26
Textiles / Garments / Accessories / Fashion / Clothing	3.27
Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace	3.28
Electronics	3.28
Sports	3.32
Public Administration and Safety	3.32
Hotels	3.33
Food / Beverage Production	3.33
Nonprofit Organizations	3.35
Architectural / Design Services	3.36
Restaurant / Food Services / Accommodation / Catering	3.37
Performing and Fine Arts	3.38
Entertainment / Music / Film	3.49
Beauty and Fitness	3.52
Media / Publishing / Broadcasting	3.53
Personal and Household Services	3.67
Rental Services	3.71

Fun Comparison by Company Size

Is it more exciting to work at a bigger company than a smaller one? Listed below is the fun comparison based purly on company size. Clicking on any of them will display data only for the chosen item.

Company Size	Rating
Less Than 20 Employees	3.2
Less Than 50 Employees	3.13
Less Than 100 Employees	3.1
Less Than 250 Employees	3.13
Less Than 500 Employees	3.09
Less Than 1000 Employees	3.1
Less Than 5000 Employees	3.12
Less Than 10000 Employees	3.02
More Than 10000 Employees	3.07

Most Boring Jobs

Listed below are the most boring jobs based on the answers submitted by our users. Clicking on any of them will display data only for the chosen item.

Job Title	Rating
Accounts Manager	2
Records Clerk	2
Call Centre Representative	2.14
Customer Service Trainer	2.2
Teller	2.22
Consultant	2.29
Secretary ( Management Support )	2.33
Inspection Supervisor	2.33
Drug Safety / Medical Information Specialist	2.4
Loan Processor	2.4

Branch Manager Assistant	2.4
Assistant Director	2.4
Compliance Specialist	2.43
Equipment Engineering Manager	2.5
Assistant Manager / Estimator	2.5
Organizational Development Consultant	2.5
Security Officer	2.5
Controller	2.5
Software Support Engineer	2.53
Auditor ( external )	2.55
Assistant Manager	2.56
Clerk	2.56
Food Server	2.57
Project Engineer	2.58
Biologist	2.6
Secretary	2.61
Cleaner	2.63
Construction Coordinator	2.63
Customer Care Representative	2.64
Telecommunications Analyst	2.65
Linux Administrator	2.67
Construction Estimator	2.67
Facilities Manager	2.67
Client Service Representative	2.67
Credit Manager	2.67
Architectural Drafter	2.67
Regional Manager	2.67
Communications Specialist	2.67
Help Desk Support	2.69
Import Logistics Specialist	2.69
Accounts Receivable Clerk	2.7
Quality Improvement Coordinator	2.7
Business Process Consultant	2.71
Call Center Representative	2.71
Security Analyst	2.71
Business Analyst	2.74
Pharmacist	2.75
Tester	2.75
Financial Accountant	2.78
Materials Management Supervisor	2.78
Accountant	2.79
Equipment Engineer	2.8
Investment Analyst	2.8
Security Guard	2.8
Loan Business Development Officer	2.8
Site engineer	2.8
Inventory Control Manager	2.8
Automotive Parts Supplier	2.8
Production Manager	2.8
Financial Assistant	2.8
Engineer	2.81
Branch Manager	2.82
Credit and Loans Officers	2.83
Testing Technician	2.83
Assembly Foreman	2.83
Service Manager	2.83
Translator	2.83
Cashier	2.83
Personal Assistant	2.84
Transportation / Shipping Supervisor	2.85
Secretary ( CEO )	2.86
Quality Assurance Engineer	2.86
Tax Manager	2.86
Executive Assistant	2.86
Administrative Assistant	2.87
Buyer	2.87
Project Coordinator	2.88
Quality Specialist	2.88
Data Analyst	2.88
Mechanic	2.88
Environmental Engineer	2.88
Project Leader	2.88
Financial Assistant	2.88
ERP / CRM - Technical Consultant	2.88
Technical Sales	2.89
Attorney	2.89
Electronics Technician	2.89
Employee Development Specialist	2.89
Financial Analyst	2.89
Receptionist	2.89
Business Analyst	2.89
Technician	2.9
Accounting Assistant	2.9
Accounting Clerk	2.91
Legal Assistant	2.91
Customer Service Representative	2.91
Risk Manager	2.91
Mine Engineer	2.92
Network Administrator	2.92
Telecommunications Engineer	2.93
System Administrator	2.93
Relationship Manager	2.94
Business Development	2.95
Office Coordinator	2.96
Engineer	2.97
Graphic Designer	2.98
VB Developer	3
Customer Service Executive	3
Maintenance Engineer	3
Farmer	3
Area Director	3
Pipeline Technician	3
Civil Engineer	3
General Maintenance Worker	3
Mental Health Counselor	3
Materials Engineer	3
Development Manager	3
Marine Engineer	3
Distribution Manager	3
Biomedical Engineer	3
Manufacturing Engineer	3
Quality Control Analyst	3
Design Engineer	3
Academic Advisor	3
Power Plant Operations Manager	3
Flash Developer	3
Compensation Analyst	3
Maintenance Electrician	3
Assembly Supervisor	3
IT Support	3
Marketing Analyst	3
Regional Director	3
Administrative Director	3
Legal Services Manager	3
Call Center Team Leader	3
Quality Control Supervisor	3
Accounts Payable Clerk	3
Reservations Sales Agent	3
Construction Supervisor	3
HRIS Supervisor	3
Process Engineer	3
Enterprise Infrastructure Architect	3
Facilities Maintenance Manager	3
Project Planner	3
Java Developer	3.01
Sales Representative	3.02
Mechanical Engineer	3.03
Sales Assistant	3.04
Electrical Engineer	3.05
Administrative Manager	3.05
Chief Information Technology Officer	3.06
Auditor ( internal )	3.07
Insurance Analyst	3.07
Customer Service Manager	3.07
Project Manager	3.07
Accounting Manager	3.08
Financial Manager	3.08
Business Consultant	3.08
Foreman	3.08
Customer Service Team Leader	3.08
Technical Consultant	3.09
Oil and Petrochemical Engineer	3.09
Geologist	3.1
Assistant Retail Store Manager	3.1
Human Resources Assistant Manager	3.11
Call Centre Manager	3.11
Mechanical Engineering Manager	3.11
Marketing Assistant	3.12
Business Analyst	3.13
Systems Consultant	3.13
Architectural Manager	3.13
Help Desk Manager	3.13
Financial Adviser	3.13
Quantity Surveyors	3.13
Risk Analyst	3.14
Network Technician	3.14
Computer Technician	3.14
Banking Operations Department Manager	3.14
Marketing Advisor	3.14
Public Relations Manager	3.14
Technical Manager	3.14
Automotive Sales	3.14
C# Developer	3.15
Sales Manager	3.15
Telecommunications Manager	3.15
Field Engineer	3.15
Aerospace Engineer	3.15
Retail Store Sales Person	3.15
Travel Agent and Tour Guide	3.16
Electrician	3.57
History Teacher	3.17
Public Relations Specialist	3.17
Zone Manager	3.17
Call Center Quality Analyst	3.17
Advisor	3.17
Chemist	3.17
Medical Scientist	3.17
Applications Systems Specialist	3.17
Production Engineer	3.17
Area Manager	3.17
Financial Controller	3.17
Retail Store Manager	3.17
Manufacturing Manager	3.18
Waiter	3.18
Branch Manager	3.18
Sales Consultant	3.18
Purchasing Assistant	3.19
Developer / Programmer (General)	3.19
Account Manager	3.19
Quality Manager	3.2
Facilities / Project Manager	3.2
Direct Sales Representative	3.2
Delivery Driver	3.2
Room Reservations Manager	3.2
Product Engineer	3.2
Systems Analyst	3.2
IT Manager	3.21
Product Marketing Manager	3.21
Human Resources Manager	3.21
Project Manager	3.22
Marketing Specialist	3.22
Designer	3.22
Recruiting Manager	3.23
Legal Advisor	3.24
Civil Engineer	3.25
Safety Engineer	3.25
Brand Marketing	3.25
Manufacturing Engineer	3.25
Chef ( Executive )	3.25
VB.NET Developer	3.25
Organizational Development Manager	3.25
Truck Driver	3.25
HVAC Engineering	3.25
CAD Drafter	3.25
General Manager	3.26
Executive Director	3.27
PHP Developer	3.27
Software Engineer	3.27
Import / Export Manager	3.27
Payroll Supervisor	3.27
Laboratory Technician	3.27
Computer Teacher	3.27
Employment Services Coordinator	3.27
Electrical Engineering Manager	3.29
Professor - English	3.29
Product Development	3.29
Project Engineer	3.29
Construction Project Manager	3.29
Security Specialist	3.3
Web Developer	3.3
Nurse	3.31
Supervisor	3.32
Construction Manager	3.32
Office Manager	3.32
Web Designer	3.33
Chief Executive Officer	3.33
Compensation Manager	3.33
Quality Assurance Manager	3.33
Land Surveyor	3.33
Quality Manager	3.33
Production Manager	3.33
Benefits Administrator	3.33
Industrial Engineer	3.33
Biomedical Engineering Technician	3.33
Private Banker	3.33
Vice President	3.33
Architect	3.35
Art Director	3.35
Project Manager	3.36
Windows System Administrator	3.36
Credit Analyst	3.36
Information Services Consultant	3.36
Executive Recruiter	3.36
Creative Director	3.36
Consultant	3.37
Managing Director	3.37
Police Officer	3.38
Management Consultant	3.38
Goods Manufacturing Practices	3.38
Field Engineer - Construction	3.38
Restaurant Manager	3.38
Project Manager	3.39
Marketing Manager	3.4
Group Branch Manager	3.4
Electromechanical Technician	3.4
ERP Project Manager	3.4
Geotechnical Engineer	3.4
Development Coordinator	3.4
Senior Field Service Engineer	3.4
Media Producer	3.4
Petroleum Geologist	3.4
Dispatcher	3.4
Internal Auditor	3.43
Purchasing Manager	3.43
Production Executive	3.43
Corporate Director	3.43
Print Production Manager	3.43
Electric and Gas Operations Manager	3.43
Business Systems Analyst	3.44
Export Services Manager	3.44
Supply Chain Manager	3.45
Market Development Manager	3.45
C++ Developer	3.47
Purchasing Manager	3.47
Bookkeepers	3.5
Cook	3.5
Electrical Engineering Manager	3.5
Relationship Manager	3.5
Chemistry Teacher	3.5
Videographer	3.5
Transportation Engineer	3.5
Dentist	3.5
Database Administrator	3.5
Assistant Operations Manager	3.5
Trainer	3.5
Advertising Manager	3.5
Network Engineer	3.52
Product Development Engineer	3.52
Hotel Manager	3.55
Security Manager	3.57
Financial Analysis Manager	3.57
Chief Operating Officer	3.59
Ramp Agents	3.6
Market Research Manager	3.6
Software Architect	3.6
Accounts Payable Manager	3.6
HRIS Manager	3.6
Child Care Worker	3.6
Architectural Designer	3.6
Bartender	3.6
Government Affairs Representative	3.6
Accounts Receivable Manager	3.6
Market Research Analyst	3.63
Auditing Manager	3.63
Brand Manager	3.64
Professor - Education	3.67
Reporter	3.67
Chef	3.67
Senior Oracle Developer	3.67
Secretary ( Executive )	3.67
Systems Architect	3.7
Interior Designer	3.74
Air Traffic Controllers	3.8
Environmental Manager	3.8
Police Patrol Officer	3.8
Professor - Special Education	3.8
Event Marketing	3.9
Driver	4
Photographer	4
Pilot	4.5

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Most Boring Job Categories

Some job categories can be more exciting than others. The table below compares how much people in different domains think their jobs are exciting. Clicking on any of them will display data only for the chosen item.

Job Category	Rating
Bilingual	2.86
Customer Service and Call Center	2.88
Automotive	2.88
Banking	2.89
Administration / Reception / Secretarial	2.9
Real Estate	2.93
Facilities / Maintenance / Repair	2.94
Telecommunication	2.95
Environmental	2.95
Accounting and Finance	2.96
Pet Care	3
Cleaning and Housekeeping	3
Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology	3
Quality Control	3.01
Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining	3.05
Construction / Building / Installation	3.05
Science	3.07
Gardening / Farming / Fishing	3.07
Insurance	3.08
Legal	3.09
Law Enforcement / Security / Fire	3.1
Sales Retail and Wholesale	3.1
Information Technology	3.11
Engineering	3.12
Business Planning	3.12
Human Resources	3.12
Electrical and Electronics Trades	3.13
Import and Export	3.13
Factory and Manufacturing	3.15
Courier / Delivery / Transport / Drivers	3.16
Advertising / Grapic Design / Event Management	3.19
Publishing and Printing	3.19
Public Relations	3.23
Purchasing	3.23
Health and Medical	3.28
Food /Hospitality / Tourism / Catering	3.3
Executive and Management	3.31
Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense	3.32
Marketing	3.33
Architecture	3.37
Counseling	3.38
Government and Defence	3.38
Teaching / Education	3.39
Fashion and Apparel	3.42
Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment	3.42
Fundraising and Non Profit	3.53
Recreation and Sports	3.56
Care Giving and Child Care	3.63
Fitness / Hair / Beauty	3.67
Independent Jobs	4
Photography	4.14