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Chandler Bing, the funny guy from Friends, didn't care about his job during the show's 10-year run from 1994 to 2004. Matthew Perry played him as a statistical analysis and data reconfiguration specialist, which was always a joke among his friends. Fans spent years trying to figure out exactly what he did for work.
Chandler wasn't too thrilled with his role. Eventually, he ditched his boring job and started a new gig in advertising, as the show delves into the ups and downs of finding a job that makes one happy.
Chandler's job struggles were a big part of his character, as he tried to find fulfillment in a career he didn't enjoy. Sadly, Matthew Perry passed away in 2023 at 54, leaving behind a legacy as one of the most beloved sitcom characters.
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What was Chandler Bing’s job in Friends?
Chandler Bing, played by Matthew Perry on Friends, spent most of the show's 10 seasons working with numbers and data. Even though he was the richest friend thanks to his smart money skills, Chandler was never really thrilled about his job.
The show would always joke that no one knew what Chandler did for work, and his friends constantly got it wrong. There was even an episode where Rachel and Monica bet their apartment because they couldn't figure out his job.
Did Chandler lose his Tulsa job in Friends?
Chandler Bing didn't get fired in Friends, he decided to quit his job in statistical analysis and data reconfiguration because he couldn't stand it anymore. In the season 9 episode, The One Where Rachel Goes Back to Work, Chandler has to decide between returning to his old job or taking a promotion in Tulsa, Oklahoma, which would mean being away from Monica for a while.
After chatting with Monica, Chandler decided he wanted to switch things up and find a job that made him happier. With Monica cheering him on, he took a leap of faith and left his job to try to be a junior copywriter in advertising.
This change was a big deal for Chandler. He finally left behind a job he hated and found something that he enjoyed. It showed how he went from not caring about work to feeling satisfied in his career, which added to the show's themes about finding happiness in your job.
Is Chandler good at his job?
In the episode The One Where Emma Cries (Season 10, Episode 6), Chandler nods off in a meeting and accidentally agrees to lead a new department in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It seems like his bosses saw his potential and thought he could handle the challenge.
Also, in the episode The One With the Embryos (Season 4, Episode 12), Rachel mistakenly guesses that Chandler's job title is "transponster" during a contest with Monica. Chandler immediately corrects her, jokingly pointing out that "transponster" isn't even a real word. This suggests that he does have a job that involves some specialized knowledge.
Plus, Chandler was pretty good with money and knew how to save, showing that he was responsible and hardworking in his job, even if he didn't love it. Even though he wasn't super into analyzing data, he was still good at it and could move up and switch to a new career in advertising that he liked more and was better suited for.
Fans can revisit Chandler's story and the rest of the Friends gang on streaming platforms like HBO Max and Netflix.
