Theme: Jobs, Employment, Work

What are common jobs? What are rare jobs? Why are these jobs common, uncommon, etc? Are the common jobs well wanted? Are the common jobs safe? (Awful working conditions can still be popular and well wanted jobs)

Are there any high paying jobs? If so why are these jobs high-paying? Do people like that these jobs are high paying?

In what ways are working conditions mandated? Are these regulations moral and/or properly followed? Are there unions? Are people currently trying to change working conditions? Do the majority expect a change?

What does the average worker look like? What workers do you tend to see walking around? (Salaryman, soot covered factory worker, mailmen bikers, etc.)

Do children work? Is retirement possible (and morally so)? Is work affected by gender norms? Species norms? Class norms? More? Who doesn’t work?

If your world has magic how does that affect jobs? Depending on your world’s level of technology, how does technology affect jobs? Is technology or magic used in jobs? Are species abilities used in jobs?

How are workers paid? Is the money salary usually worth it? 

How do most people get to work? How do some notable jobs get to work? Where do people work? What are well known places? 

Do world/society conflicts or changes affect work? If so, in what ways? (Civil rights movements, war, riots, more)

What are cultural beliefs on different jobs?

Is there free time? Is the economy good? If not, is there any inflations, recessions, depressions, or more occurring?

My Examples:

The nation of Mondie in my SOA worldbuilding project has most workers separated by their magic/abilities, due to cultural norms that advocate for people to pick jobs easier to their abilities. Fire elementals work in forges, illusive spellcasters don’t mind being lobbyist, spies, or critics, those with super strength can easily tote around materials for construction.

Healers of any type have the most leeway and opportunity for work. The dangerous working conditions of the common Mondiean workforces has opened up a position for on the job healers. They also have medical careers, military careers, and more open to them.

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Depending on which nation you're referring to the controversies change from place to place.

So I'll do a speedrun on a handful

Charagon:

The nectar of Charagon's native dire flowers is addicting, but most Charagonians are of fae descent therefor unaffected by the nectar. Mafias in nearby countries have connections to the Charagonian government, and therefor never get caught smuggling the nectar out.

Mondie:

Mondiean history consists of constantly taking land from the northern country Nymphadoria, and they've taken far past what should be allowed, but they'll never give it back. This is amplified by the fact that Mondieans are commonly racist towards Nymphadorians, and the stuck Mondiean-Nymphadorian citizens have less rights.

Agrovania:

Agrovania's economy runs of slavery, despite it not being legal there. Many assume the government is turning a blind eye to the excess amount of slavers and missing people.

Sacred Islands:

Known as being sacred land for a variety of religions, Sacred Islands holds one of the largest National Libraries and Museums in the Arethian Planetary System. You also won't be shocked to find many stolen holy and historical artifacts from other countries, and even planets, stored in the name of sacredity. Yrlandie especially is asking for their shit back.

Ronscovia:

The Zenix Followers ravaged Ronscovia terribly. As it is attempting reconstruction many of the arrested Zenix Followers from the war are being forced to aid in the construction across the land, without proper equipment, training, or regard for the dangerous terrain. These soldiers are without trial, and many of them potentially aren't even Zenix Followers but of the common nationality. Hundreds have already died trying to reform the main railways due to the arctic cold.

Loa:

Dr. Maron Gaspar, 2nd Zenix War, Mondie

Day 24, Senguliavon, 141x

I arrived in the allied foothold of Mondie three days ago. I’ve learned a lot about the rest of this planet’s people in this past twenty-four hours. My commander handed me over to the Francese Commander Shell, and I haven’t heard proper Arethian since. They put me to work instantly. A lot of work.

The Second Zenix war has wasted no time destroying the people of this planet. Shell brought me into an office floor turned last minute clinic. They was still stapled pages on the carpet. It was overpacked with beds, equipment, and gurneys. They ran out of room on the beds. The new wounded were being put on the floor, or denied entry and set somewhere else. Every once and awhile someone would arrive in such critical condition that Commander Shell would force already housed patients out to make room.

👀 - What is a tradition you're glad isn't real?

Answers for this Ask Game -> [x]

I'll answer for my SOA world (Primary Worldbuilding Project)

♦️ - I'd say over the years I've probably picked up hundreds of influences to my SOA worldbuilding line. I'd say a good percentage of my influence comes from history, because I'm a bit of an obsessed history buff. Other than that; anything I got my hands on as a kid.