thankless pursuit(Holding an elected office is often a thankless pursuit, typically marked by dump truck loads of criticisms but only a dusting of compliments.4uzhoj)
lowly employment(To go about the congregation ferreting our disaffection, like a gamekeeper after rabbits, is a lowly employment, and is generally rewarded most sorrowfully. Logos66)
thankless pursuit(Holding an elected office is often a thankless pursuit, typically marked by dump truck loads of criticisms but only a dusting of compliments.4uzhoj)