Worst Job in the World: Defending Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump
by Bob Schwartz
Terrible jobs can have their rewards. In the case of supporting political candidates, it’s some combination of money, power, friendship or being a true believer.
Even with those possible rewards, you have to think that defending, excusing, explaining or just talking about some of the things that Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump do or say, or have done or have said, has got to be one of the worst jobs in the world. So to those who have taken on that job, we can only guess what you go through, and we hope it’s worth it.
Bob Schwartz 
Haven’t you ever had to compliment a boss you despised, or make excuses for a company that made products you knew were crap? I certainly have (if I needed to keep the job), and I expect it’s a pretty common experience.
A point well taken. Still, this is at a level of significance and scrutiny that magnifies everything, including the missteps and all those who are left to deal with consequences, i.e., clean up the messes. This wasn’t meant as any kind of condemnation, which is why I listed some of the legitimate motivations for doing the job (money, power, friendship, true belief). But because this is such a public spectacle, it’s all on display. I don’t expect or suggest that people quit jobs because their boss is less than perfect, or a lot less than perfect, or downright lying, cheating, or incompetent. But watching it played out on such a big, well lit stage for such a big, important office is just demoralizing.
I can accept that. Thanks for clarifying.
You’re welcome.