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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 Exciting 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
Rental Services	3.75
Personal and Household Services	3.67
Media / Publishing / Broadcasting	3.53
Beauty and Fitness	3.52
Entertainment / Music / Film	3.45
Performing and Fine Arts	3.38
Restaurant / Food Services / Accommodation / Catering	3.36
Architectural / Design Services	3.34
Hotels	3.33
Nonprofit Organizations	3.32
Food / Beverage Production	3.31
Professional / Scientific / Technical Services	3.29
Sports	3.29
Public Administration and Safety	3.28
Recruitment and Placement Firm	3.28
Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace	3.27
Electronics	3.25
Education / Training / Teaching	3.25
Advertising / Marketing / Public Relations	3.25
Textiles / Garments / Accessories / Fashion / Clothing	3.23
Travel / Transportation / Tourism	3.2
Healthcare Services	3.18
Agriculture / Forestry / Fishing / Dairy	3.18
Energy	3.17
Gems / Jewellery	3.17
Printing and Publishing	3.16
Business Services	3.15
Financial Services	3.15
Engineering Services	3.14
Industrial Products / Heavy Machinery	3.13
Retail	3.12
Wholesale Trade / Import / Export	3.12
Petroleum / Oil and Gas / Chemicals / Petro-Chemicals	3.12
Shipping	3.1
Office Automation / Equipment - Stationery	3.1
Information Technology / Information Systems	3.09
Hospitality	3.09
Insurance	3.08
Management / Consulting Services	3.07
Pharma / Biotech / Clinical Research	3.07
Metals / Minerals / Steel / Iron	3.06
Manufacturing	3.05
Automotive	3.04
Courier / Transportation / Freight / Warehousing	3.04
Real Estate and Property Management	3.03
Medical Devices and Supplies	3.02
Government / Military	3.01
Staffing / Employment Agencies	3
Waste Management	3
Electricity / Gas / Water	2.99
Administrative / Support Services	2.99
Transport / Postal / Storage / Warehousing	2.98
Construction	2.97
Legal Services	2.95
Mining / Forestry / Fishing	2.94
Telecommunications Services / Information Media	2.89
Banking	2.88
Security / Surveillance / Law Enforcement	2.88
Accounting / Auditing Services	2.85

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
More Than 10000 Employees	3.07
Less Than 10000 Employees	3.03
Less Than 5000 Employees	3.11
Less Than 1000 Employees	3.1
Less Than 500 Employees	3.09
Less Than 250 Employees	3.13
Less Than 100 Employees	3.09
Less Than 50 Employees	3.16
Less Than 20 Employees	3.19

Most Exciting 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
Pilot	4.25
Professor - Foreign Languages	4.2
Driver	4
Photographer	4
Event Marketing	3.91
Police Patrol Officer	3.83
Multimedia Designer	3.83
Clinical Research Associate	3.8
Air Traffic Controllers	3.8
Professor - Special Education	3.8

Systems Architect	3.73
Chef	3.7
Secretary ( Executive )	3.67
Child Care Worker	3.67
Senior Oracle Developer	3.67
Bartender	3.67
Professor - Education	3.67
Environmental Manager	3.67
Reporter	3.67
Accounts Payable Manager	3.6
HRIS Manager	3.6
Assistant Director	2.4
Government Affairs Representative	3.6
Accounts Receivable Manager	3.6
Assistant School Principal	3.6
Ramp Agents	3.6
Communications Associate	3.6
Flight Attendant	3.6
Contract Specialist	3.6
Chief Operating Officer	3.59
Electrician	3.17
Financial Analysis Manager	3.57
Security Manager	3.57
Interior Designer	3.57
Brand Manager	3.56
Database Administrator	3.56
Architectural Designer	3.56
Trainer	3.5
Advertising Manager	3.5
Supply Chain Manager	3.5
Chemistry Teacher	3.5
Hotel Manager	3.5
Videographer	3.5
Quality Manager	3.5
Chief Executive Officer	3.48
Software Architect	3.47
Assistant Operations Manager	3.46
Auditing Manager	3.45
Export Services Manager	3.44
Network Engineer	3.44
Field Engineer - Construction	3.44
Electrical Engineering Manager	3.44
Business Systems Analyst	3.44
Production Executive	3.44
Purchasing Manager	3.43
Product Development Engineer	3.43
Corporate Director	3.43
Print Production Manager	3.43
Electric and Gas Operations Manager	3.43
Internal Auditor	3.43
Purchasing Manager	3.43
Call Center Quality Analyst	3.43
Transportation Engineer	3.43
Creative Director	3.42
Marketing Manager	3.41
Petroleum Geologist	3.4
Media Producer	3.4
Market Research Analyst	3.4
ERP Project Manager	3.4
Group Branch Manager	3.4
Electromechanical Technician	3.4
Medical Administrator	3.4
Project Manager	3.4
Geotechnical Engineer	3.4
Development Coordinator	3.4
Senior Field Service Engineer	3.4
C++ Developer	3.39
Managing Director	3.38
Police Officer	3.38
Management Consultant	3.38
Goods Manufacturing Practices	3.38
Project Manager	3.37
Private Banker	3.36
Information Services Consultant	3.36
Designer	3.36
Market Development Manager	3.36
Production Manager	3.36
Construction Manager	3.35
Recruiter	3.35
Restaurant Manager	3.35
PHP Developer	3.34
Architect	3.34
Biomedical Engineering Technician	3.33
Web Designer	3.33
Bookkeepers	3.33
Cook	3.33
Executive Director	3.33
Market Research Manager	3.33
Compensation Manager	3.33
Windows System Administrator	3.33
Laboratory Technician	3.33
Benefits Administrator	3.33
Vice President	3.32
Credit Analyst	3.31
Web Developer	3.3
Supervisor	3.3
Security Specialist	3.3
Quality Assurance Manager	3.29
Art Director	3.29
General Manager	3.29
Professor - English	3.29
Relationship Manager	3.29
Computer Teacher	3.27
Employment Services Coordinator	3.27
Consultant	3.27
Payroll Supervisor	3.27
Construction Project Manager	3.27
Recruiting Manager	3.27
Import / Export Manager	3.26
CAD Drafter	3.25
Marketing Specialist	3.25
Safety Engineer	3.25
Brand Marketing	3.25
Network Technician	3.25
Land Surveyor	3.25
Chef ( Executive )	3.25
Organizational Development Manager	3.25
Legal Advisor	3.24
Quality Manager	3.24
Area Director	3.23
Product Engineer	3.23
Manufacturing Engineer	3.22
Dentist	3.22
Account Manager	3.22
Electrical Engineering Manager	3.22
Nurse	3.21
Project Manager	3.21
Human Resources Manager	3.21
Developer / Programmer (General)	3.21
Manufacturing Manager	3.21
IT Manager	3.21
Retail Store Manager	3.21
Automotive Sales	3.2
Claims Adjuster	3.2
Facilities / Project Manager	3.2
Direct Sales Representative	3.2
Delivery Driver	3.2
Room Reservations Manager	3.2
Product Marketing Manager	3.2
Civil Engineer	3.19
Sales Manager	3.18
Assistant Retail Store Manager	3.18
Branch Manager	3.18
Systems Analyst	3.18
Technical Manager	3.17
Telecommunications Manager	3.17
Financial Controller	3.17
Medical Scientist	3.17
Reservations Sales Agent	3.17
Applications Systems Specialist	3.17
Production Engineer	3.17
Software Engineer	3.17
History Teacher	3.17
Public Relations Specialist	3.17
Quantity Surveyors	3.17
Advisor	3.17
Project Engineer	3.16
Chemist	3.16
Aerospace Engineer	3.15
Truck Driver	3.15
Oil and Petrochemical Engineer	3.15
Retail Store Sales Person	3.15
Industrial Engineer	3.15
Foreman	3.14
Public Relations Manager	3.14
Field Engineer	3.14
Office Manager	3.14
VB.NET Developer	3.14
C# Developer	3.13
Auditor ( internal )	3.13
Help Desk Manager	3.13
Financial Adviser	3.13
Risk Analyst	3.13
Marketing Advisor	3.13
Business Analyst	3.12
Purchasing Assistant	3.12
Chief Information Technology Officer	3.12
Systems Consultant	3.11
Area Manager	3.11
Customer Service Manager	3.11
Human Resources Assistant Manager	3.11
HVAC Engineering	3.11
Zone Manager	3.11
Travel Agent and Tour Guide	3.1
Academic Advisor	3.1
Pipeline Technician	3.09
Geologist	3.09
Administrative Manager	3.09
Technical Consultant	3.08
Sales Consultant	3.08
Waiter	3.08
Business Consultant	3.08
Accounting Manager	3.08
Mechanical Engineering Manager	3.07
Construction Supervisor	3.07
Computer Technician	3.07
Banking Operations Department Manager	3.07
Marketing Analyst	3.06
Regional Director	3.06
Marketing Assistant	3.06
Mechanical Engineer	3.05
Java Developer	3.04
Financial Manager	3.04
IT Support	3.04
Project Manager	3.03
Sales Representative	3.03
Process Engineer	3.03
Electrical Engineer	3.03
Design Engineer	3.01
Administrative Director	3
Legal Services Manager	3
Call Center Team Leader	3
Customer Service Team Leader	3
Food Service Sales	3
Graphic Designer	3
Accounts Payable Clerk	3
HRIS Supervisor	3
Enterprise Infrastructure Architect	3
Project Planner	3
Dispatcher	3
Project Leader	3
Maintenance Engineer	3
VB Developer	3
Customer Service Executive	3
Farmer	3
Office Coordinator	3
Clerk ( Inquiry and Admissions )	3
General Maintenance Worker	3
Civil Engineer	3
Marine Engineer	3
Mental Health Counselor	3
Materials Engineer	3
Biomedical Engineer	3
Manufacturing Engineer	3
Quality Control Analyst	3
Distribution Manager	3
Quality Specialist	3
Architectural Manager	3
Data Analyst	3
Flash Developer	3
Compensation Analyst	3
Product Development	3
Maintenance Electrician	3
Assembly Supervisor	3
Telecommunications Engineer	3
Engineer	2.99
System Administrator	2.98
Accounting Clerk	2.96
Sales Assistant	2.96
Business Development	2.95
Development Manager	2.94
Insurance Analyst	2.93
Network Administrator	2.93
Receptionist	2.93
Transportation / Shipping Supervisor	2.93
ERP / CRM - Technical Consultant	2.93
Branch Manager	2.92
Facilities Maintenance Manager	2.92
Mine Engineer	2.92
Financial Analyst	2.92
Risk Manager	2.92
Customer Service Representative	2.91
Call Centre Manager	2.91
Technician	2.9
Financial Assistant	2.89
Accounting Assistant	2.89
Electronics Technician	2.89
Credit and Loans Officers	2.88
Project Coordinator	2.88
Mechanic	2.88
Environmental Engineer	2.88
Quality Assurance Engineer	2.87
Administrative Assistant	2.86
Tax Manager	2.86
Secretary ( CEO )	2.86
Architectural Drafter	2.86
Executive Assistant	2.85
Attorney	2.85
Accountant	2.85
Buyer	2.83
Service Manager	2.83
Production Manager	2.83
Translator	2.83
Cashier	2.83
Testing Technician	2.83
Assembly Foreman	2.83
Legal Assistant	2.83
Engineer	2.82
Power Plant Operations Manager	2.82
Inventory Control Manager	2.8
Security Guard	2.8
Relationship Manager	2.8
Loan Business Development Officer	2.8
Site engineer	2.8
Chief Information Security Officer	2.8
Automotive Parts Supplier	2.8
Financial Assistant	2.8
Linux Administrator	2.8
Facilities Manager	2.8
Equipment Engineer	2.8
Project Engineer	2.79
Materials Management Supervisor	2.78
Business Analyst	2.77
Employee Development Specialist	2.77
Business Analyst	2.76
Quality Control Supervisor	2.75
Personal Assistant	2.75
Pharmacist	2.75
Financial Accountant	2.75
Telecommunications Analyst	2.74
Chartered Accountant	2.71
Security Analyst	2.71
Credit Manager	2.71
Quality Improvement Coordinator	2.7
Technical Sales	2.7
Client Service Representative	2.7
Import Logistics Specialist	2.69
Help Desk Support	2.69
Communications Specialist	2.67
Customer Care Representative	2.67
Construction Estimator	2.67
Tester	2.67
Regional Manager	2.67
Controller	2.65
Auditor ( external )	2.64
Accounts Receivable Clerk	2.64
Construction Coordinator	2.63
Cleaner	2.63
HVAC Mechanic	2.6
Biologist	2.6
Business Process Consultant	2.58
Drug Safety / Medical Information Specialist	2.57
Food Server	2.57
Investment Analyst	2.57
Secretary	2.56
Clerk	2.53
Software Support Engineer	2.53
Commercial Real Estate Manager	2.5
Equipment Engineering Manager	2.5
Assistant Manager / Estimator	2.5
Customer Service Trainer	2.5
Call Center Representative	2.5
Organizational Development Consultant	2.5
Security Officer	2.5
Assistant Manager	2.5
Teller	2.46
Loan Processor	2.43
Branch Manager Assistant	2.4
Pricing Assistant	2.4
Compliance Specialist	2.38
Inspection Supervisor	2.33
Secretary ( Management Support )	2.33
Consultant	2.29
Accounts Manager	2.17
Call Centre Representative	2.14
Records Clerk	2

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Most Exciting 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
Photography	4.14
Independent Jobs	4
Care Giving and Child Care	3.63
Recreation and Sports	3.56
Fitness / Hair / Beauty	3.55
Fundraising and Non Profit	3.53
Fashion and Apparel	3.5
Media / Broadcasting / Arts / Entertainment	3.5
Government and Defence	3.44
Teaching / Education	3.4
Architecture	3.35
Counseling	3.33
Executive and Management	3.33
Marketing	3.32
Airlines / Aviation / Aerospace / Defense	3.31
Health and Medical	3.3
Public Relations	3.28
Food /Hospitality / Tourism / Catering	3.28
Purchasing	3.23
Publishing and Printing	3.22
Advertising / Grapic Design / Event Management	3.19
Factory and Manufacturing	3.16
Science	3.16
Business Planning	3.16
Law Enforcement / Security / Fire	3.16
Import and Export	3.13
Pet Care	3.13
Cleaning and Housekeeping	3.13
Electrical and Electronics Trades	3.12
Courier / Delivery / Transport / Drivers	3.11
Information Technology	3.11
Human Resources	3.1
Sales Retail and Wholesale	3.1
Engineering	3.09
Construction / Building / Installation	3.07
Oil / Gas / Energy / Mining	3.05
Legal	3.05
Insurance	3.04
Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology	3.04
Quality Control	3
Gardening / Farming / Fishing	3
Telecommunication	2.99
Accounting and Finance	2.97
Facilities / Maintenance / Repair	2.93
Automotive	2.92
Environmental	2.9
Administration / Reception / Secretarial	2.9
Banking	2.87
Customer Service and Call Center	2.87
Bilingual	2.86
Real Estate	2.82