TikTok star hits back after being told he’s “wasting his talent” at normal job

A TikTok creator responded to someone who criticized his job at Papa John’s, saying it was a waste of his potential. He pointed out that the job actually helped him gain popularity and achieve success.

Many TikTok creators have incorporated their work into their videos. Some show the everyday routines of their jobs, while others showcase amazing talents they use on the job.

Dough Joe is a TikTok creator who’s gained a large following – over 3.1 million – by showcasing his pizza-making talents. He often shares videos of his work from his time at Papa John’s.

Honestly, a lot of people probably figured I’d be trying to ditch making pizza videos after getting so popular. But I’m not! Someone actually commented that I was ‘wasting my talent’ doing them, and that just made me want to keep going even more. I’m not abandoning the pizza life anytime soon!

Pizza maker hits back at TikTok critic

Dough Joe expressed gratitude for his job and the chances it’s provided, acknowledging that not everyone shares his perspective.

I get where you’re coming from, but a lot of people commenting don’t realize I’ve worked at Papa John’s for six years. It’s allowed me to pay for college and even buy my first car, which is pretty great.

Honestly, this job has been surprisingly awesome for me. People might think making pizzas is just a simple, low-paying gig, but I’ve learned so much. I get it, it’s not everyone’s dream job, but someone once gave me some really good advice: how you approach *anything* says a lot about how you do *everything*. It’s really stuck with me, and I try to put that into my gameplay too – attention to detail and a good work ethic make a difference, even in a game!

Many viewers agreed with his response, sharing similar experiences. One person commented, “I worked at Papa John’s for 13 years and was able to buy several cars, a house, and pay for college.”

Someone joked that Papa John’s should be paying me for all the free advertising I’m giving them. Another person acknowledged it’s tough being the public face of the company, and sent me a supportive message saying, “Love you, man.”

The video has been viewed over 2 million times, and many people believe it has reignited the creator’s passion for making content.

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2025-10-20 16:18