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Exploring Occupations
When choosing a job, ask:
- Does it fit your world’s technology level?
- Is it realistic or fantastical?
- Will it shape your character’s role?
- How specific should it be?
- Does it spark story hooks?
Random Job Generator FAQs
Answers to career queries:
How are jobs generated?
They’re drawn from a mix of real and fictional occupation lists.
Can I filter by genre?
Not yet; regenerate until you see a suitable role.
Are jobs unique?
Yes—the mix includes unusual and everyday professions.
How many can I generate?
Unlimited—click to populate your world’s workforce.
How copy or save?
Click to copy or heart to save.
What are good jobs?
There's thousands of random jobs in this generator. Here are some samples to start:
- Priest
- Civil servant
- Health visitor
- Jewellery maker
- Osteopath
- Machinist
- Locksmith
- Retired
- Farm worker
- Postal delivery worker
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About the creator
All idea generators and writing tools on The Story Shack are carefully crafted by storyteller and developer Martin Hooijmans. Originally from the Netherlands, I nowadays live with my wife and child in the south of Germany. During the day I work on tech solutions for mobility provider Flix. In my free hours I love diving into stories, be it reading, writing, gaming, roleplaying, you name it, I probably enjoy it. The Story Shack is my way of giving back to the global storytelling community. It's a huge creative outlet where I love bringing my ideas to life. Thanks for coming by, and if you enjoyed this tool, make sure you check out a few more below!