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Having a cool job and working for a cool company are two of the more important aspects considered by our generation when looking for places to work. Everything from local business journals to Outside Magazine publish lists related to “best places to work” on an annual basis. The companies that perform well in these lists all have the same sort of perks like relaxed office culture, paid time off, and a sterling reputation for community participation.
Some of these places can use their reputations to their advantage. Companies like Vail Resorts and Nike are able to pay their employees substantially lower salaries, because of the external perks you are afforded. On the other hand, a company like Bing has to pay its representatives more than Google, because fuck Bing.
But there’s a drawback to the strategy of only looking at places with perks or in fun industries. According to the Wall Street Journal, if you work in a suspect industry, you’re hurting your chances at moving up the corporate ladder.
Offbeat businesses often attract ambitious people eager to make their mark in a burgeoning field. But a senior manager’s stint at a pot grower, vendor of intimacy aids [Ed Note: they’re talking about dildos and fleshlights here] or personal matchmaking service could become a résumé black mark unless the role delivers highly valued expertise, executive recruiters and leadership coaches say.
Well that’s disheartening. One would hope companies that specialize in mind-altering substances and helping people fuck themselves would be able to attract top talent.
Moreover, at an executive level, who gives a shit what industry someone works in. Did your company grow? Were stakeholders rewarded? Then great! And let’s take a look at the difficulties some of these companies could face. Let’s say you’re the CFO of a pot company, can you imagine the logical gymnastics that have to take place on the 1120 of a company that is still illegal under federal law? Or how about the advertising and marketing department of a company that makes a product that is specifically made to stimulate both the vagina and butthole at the same time? You can’t just write that on a billboard, no matter how funny it would be.
Or let’s take a look at, oh I don’t know, Grandex. You think Madison or Dave are worried that their future prospects are going to be impacted by the fact that they peddle work-appropriate smut? Probably not. They do a great job making money and fostering a fun community, and part of those aspects happen to be Instagram Babe of the Day and the fact that I once wrote child soldier fan fic here.
So get fucked, corporate America. Maybe you should take advantage of some of the products that these blacklisted companies are providing. Maybe then you would be a little more fun. .
[via Wall Street Journal]
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The guy from my high school who still works in a bong shop may or may not agree with you.
Could also read that as dong shop.
Yeah something tells me “outside sales for Reggae Man Pot Shop” or “quality control tester for Big Boy Dildos” aren’t the best titles for precious work experience…
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First if all, Wall Street has an obligation to tell you things like this due to trading and business influences/special interests (especially when it comes to the emerging weed industry) ((plus it’s not like they aren’t profiting off of the illegal drug trade))…when humans completely kill love as a human emotion, the sex toy industry with thrive. The weed industry is booming and so is the tech that improves business methods, services, and logistics so if anything, your career now has more suitable avenues than ever before. Plus, what the fuck is a career anyway? Most ppl just barely show up everyday just to still not be able to afford their lifestyle so if you ask me, anything that actually makes you a lot of money is good for your career even if it’s bad for your “career”
I just applied to work at a weed testing facility actually. Uses some great science and they get to develop their own industry standards. As long as it’s relevant work and good science who cares?
Fact. I worked as the social media coordinator for a top cannabis company for about 4 months this year, and I couldn’t tell you how many great jobs didn’t even give me a call back when I was looking for something else. Luckily I found another chill company that saw my worth! 🙂
Which company?
Grandex
Can’t speak to dildos, but I don’t think the legal cannabis industry has been around nearly long enough to make meaningful assumptions about its long-term impact on employability.
As someone with no background or knowledge of economics, seems to be like being the legal weed industry would be a killer gig right now (and even better moving forward)?
Things Girls Do After Graduation: Move to Colorado and get into the Weed Industry
“My coworker, she like doesn’t even shave her pits. And it seems like none of our customers even shower…gross! After dealing with all those filthy poors all day, mama needs a bong rip.”
I just read the title and immediately came here to comment: No shit!
Maybe you should read the article.
Tell Aubrey Marcus of Onnit that working in the sex toy industry will hurt you. He turned Onnit into a 28 million dollar company in 5 years. He worked for fleshlight prior to starting his own business.