What is the job of Chandler in “Friends” (1994)?
I've been watching "Friends" (1994) and I'm not sure what Chandler's occupation is. Any ideas?
Chandler Bing, portrayed by Matthew Perry in the television series "Friends" (1994), has a job that's frequently the subject of jokes throughout the series due to its dry and bewildering nature. His profession mainly revolves around statistical analysis and data reconfiguration, something which his friends often misunderstand or find hard to remember.
Chandler works as an IT procurements manager with the specialization in statistical analysis and data reconfiguration at the multi-national corporation called "Chandler's company" for most of the series. It's a large, unnamed corporation that carries out various aspects of market research.
Chandler doesn't seem to enjoy his job much and often comments on the soul-sucking nature of his work. In Season 9, he quit this job and pursued a career in advertising, struggling at first but eventually finding success.
Despite his apathy towards his occupation, Chandler is shown to be very skilled at his job, being promoted multiple times over the series and trusted with high-level tasks. His salary also allows him to cover for Joey's expenses and live comfortably in a pricey West Village apartment.
For anyone stumbling upon this in the future, keep in mind that pop-culture references like these can often have layers of humor or complexity. In "Friends", the running gag of others forgetting or not knowing Chandler's job serves both as a way to underline his frustration towards his occupation and as a relatable satirical commentary on complex, "boring" corporate work.