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What’s your dream job?

I recently had a conversation with my cousin about the “bum-ass job” phenomenon—a reality for many people navigating life without a degree. The options are endless for those who need work, but the lack of fulfillment can be draining. As someone who has worked at over 10 companies in my lifetime, I’ve realized what I truly want: a pink job.

“Pink jobs” are roles traditionally associated with caregiving, nurturing, or other professions historically dominated by women.

As a woman we can do any job that men can do, but the amount of harassment you’ll receive will make you rethink if it was worth the money in the long run. I often see women who work in very serious, and high demanding roles they’re more stoic, less loose and fun. Not to say everyone needs to be fun, but I think apart of the role pushes you to suck all of the femininity out of you in order to be good at your job. The pressure to live up to the pressure men in higher up positions project on to us is unserious on its own. Not to say it’s impossible but it’s just stressful!

Men have created cultures within companies that celebrates suppressing your emotions, avoiding vulnerability, constantly having to prove yourself, sometimes more than your male counterparts and that’s just .. odd.

Women are often natural risk-takers, whether for good or bad reasons. As initiators, our confidence drives us forward, but that same boldness can make us vulnerable to sexual harassment, microaggressions, and hostility—all while we’re expected to keep our lip liner, gloss, and hair perfectly intact. The real issue is that we are constantly fighting for our lives to adapt to environments that were never designed for us in the first place.

What we truly need are more female-owned businesses that not only succeed but thrive while prioritizing emotional regulation systems. By creating these supportive spaces, we can stop forcing ourselves into male-dominated environments and instead work in places where our authenticity is celebrated, not suppressed.

As a pet sitter, I enjoy the flexibility, ease, and the fact that it doesn’t demand all my time. Over the past few years, I’ve been able to triple my revenue. Still, it’s not enough for the life I envision—one where I can pay off my student loans in full, invest in properties, indulge in pistachio lattes, join workout classes, and travel freely. While I love what I do, the financial limitations and the inevitable “shitty” aspects of pet care (pun intended) make me wonder if it’s time to expand my horizons.

I not only want to continue doing petcate but, I want to create an experience for the animals and their parents. So I’m going to invest in making that happen for myself, one way or another!

I’ve thought about working in an office, partly because it feels so “adulty,” but also for the stability of benefits like a 401k. Still, I’d rather pour everything into my pet sitting business by getting certified to groom and maximize my offerings. The idea of doing both while I’m in school appeals to me, not as a compromise, but as a way to secure my financial future while nurturing my passion.

As women, I think it’s crucial to consider the energy we invest in work. We’re constantly working—our jobs, our bodies, our minds—while navigating life, and it’s exhausting. That’s why being intentional about the environments we choose is vital. I can’t count the number of jobs I’ve left after just weeks or months because the low-vibrational energy was unbearable.

Yes, money is money, but as a woman, money is also energy. It’s about more than the paycheck—it’s about how the work aligns with your soul. In life, and in THIS economy, you may have to work more than one job, but atleast choose roles that aren’t high stress, risk, or high chances of you quitting within 6 months because your intuition ALWAYS tells you ahead of time.

Although an office job might check the “adulting” box, I know it won’t fully fulfill me. That’s why I cherish my pink job as a pet sitter. It’s soft, feminine, and allows me to create a life I enjoy, even if some people don’t consider it a “real job.”

I absolutely hate uniforms, having to take out trash and do any form of cleaning AT WORK, I don’t like unprofessional managers + employees, nor do I like having to work 40hr weeks to make a living. I’m beautiful, and I think women like myself would benefit more by spending their 8 hours that are designated to making money, by doing it in a calm, cohesive environment wherever it is.

There’s no limit on where you can work with a pink job, here are some suggestions to point you in the right direction:

Healthcare and Social Services

1. Nurses (Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses)

2. Midwives

3. Caregivers for the elderly or disabled

4. Social Workers

5. Childcare Providers (Daycare workers, nannies)

Education and Child Development

6. Elementary and Kindergarten Teachers

7. Preschool Teachers

8. Teacher’s Aides

Beauty and Personal Care

9. Hairstylists

10. Makeup Artists

11. Manicurists and Pedicurists

12. Estheticians and Skincare Specialists

Hospitality and Service Industry

13. Flight Attendants

14. Hotel Front Desk Workers

15. Concierge Professionals

Administrative and Support Roles

16. Administrative Assistants

17. Receptionists

Creative Arts and Entertainment

18. Interior Designers

19. Wedding Planners

20. Event Coordinators

21. Perfumer

22. Set Designer or Prop Stylist

23. Color Consultant

24. Cake Artist

25. Pet Stylist or Grooming Specialist

26. Event Stylist

29. Art Therapist

27. Botanical Illustrator

28. Fairy Tale Performer

30. Luxury Gift Wrapper

31. Professional Organizer for Creative Spaces

32. Tea Sommelier

33. Garden Designer

34. Vintage Style Consultant

35. Sustainable Fashion Designer

36. Balloon Artist

37. Children’s Book Illustrator

38. Makeup Artist for Avant-Garde Looks

39. Interactive Toy Designer

40. Sensory Experience Curator

While these roles are often labeled as pink jobs, it’s important to acknowledge that they are open to all genders, and the societal perception of such jobs is shifting as workplaces become more inclusive.

So here’s my advice: Don’t talk yourself out of what’s best for you, your body, your mind, and your soul. When it comes to your next job or career move, keep it sexy, keep it light, and most importantly, embrace your power to choose.