I'd like to do some kind of work that is recognized by others rather than just doing some kind of thankless job.
この場合、次のような言い方ができますよ。
ーI'd like to do some kind of work that is recognized by others rather than just doing some kind of thankless job.
「縁の下の力持ち的な仕事より、花形の仕事をしたい」
work that is recognized by others「他の人から認められる仕事」
thankless job「感謝されない仕事」
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