fmcs with truly novel careers
fmcs with truly novel careers
for the people who are tired of the genius entertainment stars, doctor, gamer, and hacker fmcs--aka the typical webnovel jobs
most are 4+ stars; ordered by my read completion date (books without reviews are to-be-read)
commentary includes: fml and ml's jobs + rating of how well career plays into the story + general book review
my career-and-plot-integration (CPI) rating scale:
1- career is a feature of the fml's backstory and/or character setup; there's no function other than a way to meet other characters or start a plotline; barely any mention of fml putting in meaningful work; the readers would have forgotten what her job was if the author didn’t bring it up once or twice
2- career is just a hobby or a means to fund other activities; sporadic mentions of working; main focus is on fml's personal life but her job is not entirely forgotten; work responsibilities are occasionally factored into her plans
3- career is mostly present in fml's daily life; it’s mentioned consistently throughout the story but can be easily placed aside for personal events; think slice of life with romance as the priority
4- career is very important to the fml and she dedicated time and effort towards it; at times, it takes precedence over love and personal wellbeing; real professional knowledge may be referenced; passably realistic depictions of said career
most are 4+ stars; ordered by my read completion date (books without reviews are to-be-read)
commentary includes: fml and ml's jobs + rating of how well career plays into the story + general book review
my career-and-plot-integration (CPI) rating scale:
1- career is a feature of the fml's backstory and/or character setup; there's no function other than a way to meet other characters or start a plotline; barely any mention of fml putting in meaningful work; the readers would have forgotten what her job was if the author didn’t bring it up once or twice
2- career is just a hobby or a means to fund other activities; sporadic mentions of working; main focus is on fml's personal life but her job is not entirely forgotten; work responsibilities are occasionally factored into her plans
3- career is mostly present in fml's daily life; it’s mentioned consistently throughout the story but can be easily placed aside for personal events; think slice of life with romance as the priority
4- career is very important to the fml and she dedicated time and effort towards it; at times, it takes precedence over love and personal wellbeing; real professional knowledge may be referenced; passably realistic depictions of said career
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Created: Jan 26th, 2022, Updated: Apr 28th, 2025
Created Jan 26th, 2022
Updated Apr 28th, 2025

#26Memory Lost
177 Chapters Every 151.3 Day(s) 4883 Readers 29 Reviews 07-01-2019
fml and ml are criminal investigators... more>>

48 Chapters Every 42.3 Day(s) 1891 Readers 21 Reviews 09-17-2023
fml is an author; ml is a CEO... more>>

168 Chapters Every 50.1 Day(s) 2659 Readers 30 Reviews 06-05-2023
fml is a landlady/secretary -> CEO; ml is a construction worker/part-time everything -> CEO... more>>

157 Chapters Every 43 Day(s) 2629 Readers 34 Reviews 09-14-2023
fml is a student -> dance teacher; ml is a student -> real-estate company founder... more>>

103 Chapters Every 44.1 Day(s) 2128 Readers 13 Reviews 11-24-2023
fml is a photographer; ml is a soldier... more>>

116 Chapters Every 37.4 Day(s) 4415 Readers 91 Reviews 12-30-2023
fml is a hustler (mult jobs); ml is a second gen heir... more>>


217 Chapters Every 38.2 Day(s) 6253 Readers 69 Reviews 11-29-2023
fml is a game art designer; ml is a CEO... more>>

48 Chapters Every 166.1 Day(s) 958 Readers 19 Reviews 11-28-2018
fml is a lawyer; ml is a military officer... more>>

31 Chapters Every 152.1 Day(s) 4829 Readers 32 Reviews 03-26-2019
fml is a "martial arts master" --> (spoiler); ml is her disciple --> (spoiler)... more>>

86 Chapters Every 93.2 Day(s) 4062 Readers 63 Reviews 09-08-2021
fml is a reporter; ml is a CEO... more>>

426 Chapters Every 14 Day(s) 1616 Readers 15 Reviews 11-21-2024
fml is officially an author & unofficially a detective; no ml... more>>

#38Burn Out
88 Chapters Every 1.7 Day(s) 906 Readers 14 Reviews 09-28-2024
fml is a coffee shop owner; ml is the VP of a computer company... more>>

385 Chapters Every 9.7 Day(s) 1522 Readers 16 Reviews 01-29-2025
fml is a "pioneer"; no ml... more>>

105 Chapters Every 15.9 Day(s) 775 Readers 6 Reviews 10-23-2024
fml is a baker; ml is a general... more>>

257 Chapters Every 45.7 Day(s) 904 Readers 11 Reviews 03-30-2023
fml is a student/tennis player; ml is a student —> founder of pharmaceutical company... more>>

231 Chapters Every 6.2 Day(s) 1292 Readers 10 Reviews 03-16-2025
fml is the founder & CEO of an AI tech company; ml is a perfumer & owner of a perfume company... more>>

101 Chapters Every 16.8 Day(s) 1939 Readers 21 Reviews 11-08-2024
fml is a CEO? Project Manager? Branch Executive? not really clear; ml is a CEO... more>>

83 Chapters Every 8.1 Day(s) 811 Readers 8 Reviews 03-31-2025
fml is a general/teacher/official in ancient China; ml is the imperial preceptor... more>>


64 Chapters Every 12.1 Day(s) 822 Readers 5 Reviews 12-17-2024
fml is a (recovering) delinquent student —> photographer; ml is a top student —> director of investment firm... more>>

113 Chapters Every 1.5 Day(s) 787 Readers 8 Reviews 01-26-2025
fml is a pastry chef and student —> (spoiler); ml is a national advisor... more>>


536 Chapters Every 2.3 Day(s) 5134 Readers 84 Reviews 06-10-2025
fml is a student mecha fighter/engineer; ml is a student commander

319 Chapters Every 28.9 Day(s) 8120 Readers 103 Reviews 05-22-2024
fml is an orchidist/live streamer; ml is an actor/CEO
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