Jobs can be unpleasant in real life, but on-screen jobs in our favorite films can showcase some of the worst career choices. Note: May contain spoilers.
1. The 6th Day - Dr. Griffin Weir (Robert Duvall)
Chief Scientist - Replacement Technologies
Against his personal ethics, Dr. Weir clones humans for Replacement Technologies in this science fiction thriller. When he finally decides that he's had enough and quits, his supervisor shoots and kills him... so he can be cloned himself and continue performing work.
Be wary of jobs which make you question your beliefs or morals.
2. Office Space - Michael Bolton (David Herman) & Samir Nagheenanajar (Ajay Naidu)
Programmers - Initech
It's not too hard to imagine what would make otherwise sane people beat up a copy machine. After working hard all day in cubicles answering to 8 different bosses, Initech hires consultants to help cut costs - and fires Michael and Samir.
Don't let your company treat you like they do a piece of furniture. True "job security" is hard to find when you are working for someone else.
3. Brazil - Typist in Jack's Office (Myrtle Devenish)
Secretary - Information Retrieval
In the Orwellian world of Terry Gilliam's Brazil, even torture is bureaucratic. Not only does the government's Information Retrieval charge individuals (or their families) for their torture and detainment, the typist responsible for recording every blood curling scream does so in a casual manner usually reserved for office memos.
Actively engage yourself in your profession. You may be surprised to learn what's really going on.
4. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Foot Ninjas
Foot Ninja - Foot Clan
Members of the villain Shredder's Foot Clan are indistinguishable and disposable. Trained to fight the Turtles in this live action version of the hit cartoon series, the Foot Ninja's always lose. When the Turtles save the day and defeat the Ninja's, Shredder simply trains more - or builds robots to perform the same tasks.
Does your company care about you? If you are not "valuable" in their eyes, you may lose your job to other people (or machines).
5. The Shining - Jack Torrance (Jack Nicholson)
Caretaker - Overlook Hotel
Sometime your job can make your crazy. In the movie version of Stephen King's classic, Jack Torrance is driven to both insanity and a murderous rampage. Cooped up in a hotel with his family for the winter, Jack finds the job of caretaker a little hard to handle.
If all work and no play is making you dull, consider a career change.
6. Monty Python and the Holy Grail - Sir Robin the Not-Quite-So-Brave-as-Sir Lancelot (Eric Idle)
Knight - Knights of the Round Table
This movie by the comedy troupe Monty Python introduces us to Sir Robin, whose job requires him to not be afraid to be killed in nasty ways. When Robin encounters a monster, he responds by "bravely" running away.
It's usually not worth risking your health to rise up the corporate ladder.
7. Click - Michael Newman (Adam Sandler)
Architect
In Click, Adam Sandler has a magical remote which fast forwards him through life as he climbs the company ladder to partner, and eventually CEO. His family life drastically suffers as a result, and before he knows it, he has fast forwarded to his death.
As the saying goes, no one on their death bed ever wishes they spent more time in the office. Always cherish time spent with your loved ones.
8. 2001: A Space Odyssey - Dave Bowman (Keir Dullea)
Astronaut - USSC Discovery One
"I'm sorry Dave, I'm afraid I can't do that." On a space flight towards Jupiter, HAL 9000 is a supercomputer that has killed most of the crew and is now trying to end Dave Bowman's life. The intelligent HAL simply will not accept being shut down, and does everything he can to defend himself.
Poor co-workers and a bad work environment may be hazardous to your health.
9. Nineteen Eighty-Four - Winston Smith (John Hurt)
Clerk - Ministry of Truth
The Ministry of Truth controls all information in this adaptation of George Orwell's classic novel. Constantly under surveillance and forced to literally re-write the past, Winston tries to break free when he falls in love with a co-worker. The result is a long trip to the Ministry of Love, where he is tortured.
Be your own person - don't let your employer control your every move.
10. Hudsucker Proxy - Norville Barnes (Tim Robbins)
President - Hudsucker Industries
Even being the person in charge has its drawbacks. The Board of Directors for Hudsucker Industries devises a scheme to promote mail room clerk Norville Barnes to President, so that they can buy up shares of the company when the value of the stock plummets.
Be cautious so that you are not merely a pawn in someone else's game.
If you find that you too closely resemble one of the above characters, consider reading How to Quit Your Job.
1. The 6th Day - Dr. Griffin Weir (Robert Duvall)
Chief Scientist - Replacement Technologies
Against his personal ethics, Dr. Weir clones humans for Replacement Technologies in this science fiction thriller. When he finally decides that he's had enough and quits, his supervisor shoots and kills him... so he can be cloned himself and continue performing work.
Be wary of jobs which make you question your beliefs or morals.
2. Office Space - Michael Bolton (David Herman) & Samir Nagheenanajar (Ajay Naidu)
Programmers - Initech
It's not too hard to imagine what would make otherwise sane people beat up a copy machine. After working hard all day in cubicles answering to 8 different bosses, Initech hires consultants to help cut costs - and fires Michael and Samir.
Don't let your company treat you like they do a piece of furniture. True "job security" is hard to find when you are working for someone else.
3. Brazil - Typist in Jack's Office (Myrtle Devenish)
Secretary - Information Retrieval
In the Orwellian world of Terry Gilliam's Brazil, even torture is bureaucratic. Not only does the government's Information Retrieval charge individuals (or their families) for their torture and detainment, the typist responsible for recording every blood curling scream does so in a casual manner usually reserved for office memos.
Actively engage yourself in your profession. You may be surprised to learn what's really going on.
4. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Foot Ninjas
Foot Ninja - Foot Clan
Members of the villain Shredder's Foot Clan are indistinguishable and disposable. Trained to fight the Turtles in this live action version of the hit cartoon series, the Foot Ninja's always lose. When the Turtles save the day and defeat the Ninja's, Shredder simply trains more - or builds robots to perform the same tasks.
Does your company care about you? If you are not "valuable" in their eyes, you may lose your job to other people (or machines).
5. The Shining - Jack Torrance (Jack Nicholson)
Caretaker - Overlook Hotel
Sometime your job can make your crazy. In the movie version of Stephen King's classic, Jack Torrance is driven to both insanity and a murderous rampage. Cooped up in a hotel with his family for the winter, Jack finds the job of caretaker a little hard to handle.
If all work and no play is making you dull, consider a career change.
6. Monty Python and the Holy Grail - Sir Robin the Not-Quite-So-Brave-as-Sir Lancelot (Eric Idle)
Knight - Knights of the Round Table
This movie by the comedy troupe Monty Python introduces us to Sir Robin, whose job requires him to not be afraid to be killed in nasty ways. When Robin encounters a monster, he responds by "bravely" running away.
It's usually not worth risking your health to rise up the corporate ladder.
7. Click - Michael Newman (Adam Sandler)
Architect
In Click, Adam Sandler has a magical remote which fast forwards him through life as he climbs the company ladder to partner, and eventually CEO. His family life drastically suffers as a result, and before he knows it, he has fast forwarded to his death.
As the saying goes, no one on their death bed ever wishes they spent more time in the office. Always cherish time spent with your loved ones.
8. 2001: A Space Odyssey - Dave Bowman (Keir Dullea)
Astronaut - USSC Discovery One
"I'm sorry Dave, I'm afraid I can't do that." On a space flight towards Jupiter, HAL 9000 is a supercomputer that has killed most of the crew and is now trying to end Dave Bowman's life. The intelligent HAL simply will not accept being shut down, and does everything he can to defend himself.
Poor co-workers and a bad work environment may be hazardous to your health.
9. Nineteen Eighty-Four - Winston Smith (John Hurt)
Clerk - Ministry of Truth
The Ministry of Truth controls all information in this adaptation of George Orwell's classic novel. Constantly under surveillance and forced to literally re-write the past, Winston tries to break free when he falls in love with a co-worker. The result is a long trip to the Ministry of Love, where he is tortured.
Be your own person - don't let your employer control your every move.
10. Hudsucker Proxy - Norville Barnes (Tim Robbins)
President - Hudsucker Industries
Even being the person in charge has its drawbacks. The Board of Directors for Hudsucker Industries devises a scheme to promote mail room clerk Norville Barnes to President, so that they can buy up shares of the company when the value of the stock plummets.
Be cautious so that you are not merely a pawn in someone else's game.
If you find that you too closely resemble one of the above characters, consider reading How to Quit Your Job.
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