If you're feeling stressed at work, you're probably not alone. But who among us has the most stressful jobs? A new survey by CareerCast.com looks at the 10 most stressful and the 10 least stressful jobs. Do you agree?
The survey looked at 11 different factors that cause job stress. Amid still struggling unemployment rates, many people feel lucky to simply have a job. But when pink slips go out, those who remain are often expected to assume the responsibilities of their laid off counterparts. And it can definitely take a toll on your health and well-being.
In fact, a recent survey by the American Psychological Association finds 70 percent of all workers say their job is the main source of their stress. Nearly half attribute that stress to job uncertainty. Many also say they're unhappy with how little their companies do to help them balance work and family life.
Here's the list of Most Stressful Jobs for 2011:
1. Commercial Pilot
2. Public Relations Officer
3. Corporate Executive (Senior)
4. Photojournalist
5. Newscaster
6. Advertising Account Executive
7. Architect
8. Stockbroker
9. Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
10. Real Estate Agent
Read more about the stressful nature of these jobs by clicking here.
By contrast, there are other jobs deemed the least stressful. More than half of the 10 least stressful white-collar jobs are among those in health care. Here's the list:
1. Audiologist
2. Dietician
3. Software Engineer
4. Computer Programmer
5. Dental Hygienist
6. Speech Pathologist
7. Philosopher
8. Mathematician
9. Occupational Therapist
10. Chiropractor
In order to compile the list, researchers looked at five core criteria: environment, income, outlook, stress and physical demands. Click here to read more about how they came to their conclusions.
Is your job on the list? Do you agree with the rankings? Which jobs do you think are the most stressful and why? Which jobs do you think provide the least stress and why? Leave your thoughts below.
