Ralf Little: What is the worst job you have ever had?

The question

Originally asked

The Guardian, to a different person each week, The Q&A

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Ralf Little

English actor, writer, former semi-professional footballer

Recorded said elsewhere, not written here

For two weeks I worked behind the players’ bar at Bolton Wanderers football club – footballers don’t tip.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 February 2020 source ↗

Others on this question

Romesh Ranganathan English actor and comedian

I worked at KFC, as a vegetarian, doing Friday and Saturday nights.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 31 August 2024 source ↗

Ricky Wilson Singer; frontman of Kaiser Chiefs

There have been things within the Kaiser Chiefs I’ve hated – some corporate gigs that I didn’t feel good doing.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 22 February 2020 source ↗

Sheena Easton Scottish singer

A cafeteria in Glasgow where the manager was horrible. I walked out and got a great job in a betting shop.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 April 2017 source ↗

Adjoa Andoh English actress

Cleaning men’s toilets in the Swan hotel in the Cotswolds.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 September 2021 source ↗