We surveyed 352 garbage collectors to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical garbage collector. Here are the results.
How much intelligence is required as a garbage collector?
Low
High
Working as a garbage collector typically requires higher levels of intelligence when compared with the average career. This means that garbage collectors are required to actively learn new things related to their discipline and solve complex problems.
Can I learn to become a garbage collector?
Intrinsic Talent
Acquired Talent
A career as a garbage collector typically depends predominantly on qualities you can gain through experience, with a small aspect of skills you are born with.
Is it easy to get a job as a garbage collector?
Easy
Hard
It’s typically not very difficult to find a job as a garbage collector. If you’re curious about the numbers, check out the job market for garbage collectors.
Is being a garbage collector stressful?
Low
High
Garbage collectors tend not to find their jobs stressful, which likely contributes positively to career satisfaction.
How competitive is the workplace for garbage collectors?
Low
High
Competition at work is not common for garbage collectors.
Does being a garbage collector require frequent time pressure to complete tasks?
Low
High
Time pressure tends not to be a major contributor of stress for garbage collectors.
Are garbage collectors allowed to express themselves creatively?
Low
High
Garbage collectors rarely get a chance to express themselves creatively.
Are garbage collectors exposed to a wide variety of work?
Low
High
Garbage collectors tend to have a monotonous work routine, with little variety in their day-to-day tasks.
Does being a good garbage collector require compassion and empathy?
Low
High
The ability to be compassion and empathetic isn't considered fundamental to success as a garbage collector.