Does anyone agree that the only really worthwhile job would be that of Quantum Leaper, a la Scott Bakula?

Question

Does anyone agree that the only really worthwhile job would be that of Quantum Leaper, a la Scott Bakula?

Answer 1

No. A job is what you make of it, and the criteria for a "realy worthwhile" job will vary depending on the person.

If you mean worthwhile in terms of contribution to humanity a doctor or scientist contributes as much or more. Sam helps one person at a time, a scientist or a doctor can invent cures for hundreds or thousands. Engineers, similarly develop and create thing which contribute massively to knowledge and achievement.

A teacher or a nurse may have a vocation to make other's lives better, and again probably affect more people. They also have the harder job of not always having a happy ending.

Any job can be worthwhile, depending on how you approach it.