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Months ago, something odd, and kind of unexpected, happened. And it changed my entire life: I decided I didn't want to follow the job I studied for, the job I was prepared for, the job I was told to Read
Ranking the most and least stressful jobs might be something of a quixotic project, but it's one the folks at CareerCast have attempted in earnest. To determine the rankings, CareerCast rated the demands of each career — including risk of death and environmental conditions — resulting in a list of which jobs are more anxiety-producing and which are, comparatively, days at the beach.
Keep in mind that this is merely one measurement system, and there are plenty of stressful jobs out there. Still, it's useful to think about; you might want to consider getting on that tenure track now!
10 Most Stressful Jobs
1. Firefighter
2. Enlisted military personnel
3. Military general
4. Airline pilot
5. Police officer
6. Actor
7. Broadcaster
8. Event coordinator
9. Photojournalist
10. Newspaper reporter
10 Least Stressful Jobs
1. Hair stylist
2. Audiologist
3. University professor (tenured)
4. Medical records technician
5. Jeweler
6. Medical laboratory technician
7. Seamstress/tailor
8. Dietitian
9. Librarian
10. Forklift operator
