Dispensary Worker

You're basically a sommelier, but for weed. You'll memorize the difference between 47 strains that all smell the same to normal people, explain terpene profiles to someone who just wants 'the strong one,' and maintain the patience of a saint while a first-timer asks you the same question six different ways. The industry is booming, the regulations are a maze, and every customer thinks they know more than you because they watched a YouTube video. You'll weigh things to the tenth of a gram, card everyone who looks under 40, and answer 'is this legal?' approximately 15 times per shift. The discount is nice, the people are usually chill, and you'll develop opinions about indica vs sativa that rival a wine snob's opinions about Burgundy.

What you'll actually do

• 01Explain the difference between indica, sativa, and hybrid to someone for the 30th time today — with a smile
• 02Card every single person who walks through the door, even the 80-year-old grandma who's been coming in weekly
• 03Weigh products to the tenth of a gram because compliance is not a suggestion in this industry
• 04Recommend strains based on vibes alone when a customer says 'I just want to relax but also be productive but also maybe sleep'
• 05Restock display cases while keeping the count accurate enough to survive a state audit
• 06Navigate the labyrinth of state and local regulations that change every other Tuesday
• 07Listen to a customer's entire life story about how they 'used to grow in college' while a line forms behind them

Career Path

Where this role sits in the bigger picture — and where it can take you.