{"id":270,"date":"2010-04-21T16:21:19","date_gmt":"2010-04-21T20:21:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.salaryfor.com\/blog\/?p=270"},"modified":"2010-09-23T22:14:11","modified_gmt":"2010-09-24T02:14:11","slug":"the-10-most-stressful-jobs-of-2010","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/salaryfor.com\/blog\/the-10-most-stressful-jobs-of-2010\/","title":{"rendered":"The 10 Most Stressful Jobs of 2010"},"content":{"rendered":"

1. Firefighter<\/strong>
\nStress Rank:\u00a0200
\nStress Score:\u00a0110.936
\nUnemployment:\u00a0Very Low*
\nHours Per Day:\u00a011
\nTime Pressure:\u00a0Very High
\nCompetition:\u00a0Low<\/p>\n

Firefighters frequently work irregular or unusual hours, or remain on call throughout the night. They risk heat exhaustion, smoke inhalation, and serious injury while on the job, and even the state of anticipation preceding a major threat can be highly stressful in itself. Firefighters are also sometimes required to spend long hours outdoors in bad weather.
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2. Corporate Executive (Senior)<\/strong>
\nStress Rank:\u00a0199
\nStress Score:\u00a0108.625
\nUnemployment:\u00a0Very Low*
\nHours Per Day:\u00a011
\nTime Pressure:\u00a0High
\nCompetition:\u00a0High<\/p>\n

This highly competitive field requires detailed knowledge of the financial community, economic trends as well as technological developments and implications. Senior executives are expected to excel in many different fields at once, and face daily pressure to make far-reaching decisions that can affect numerous employees and their company\u2019s bottom line.<\/p>\n

3. Taxi Driver<\/strong>
\nStress Rank:\u00a0198
\nStress Score:\u00a0100.491
\nUnemployment:\u00a0High*
\nHours Per Day:\u00a09.5
\nTime Pressure:\u00a0Moderate
\nCompetition:\u00a0Moderate<\/p>\n

Taxi drivers generally work erratic hours, including late nights and weekends. High speed driving in traffic, especially in major cities, is quite dangerous, and they frequently drive in bad weather conditions as well. In addition, taxi drivers are confined to their vehicle all day with a supply of cash, making them vulnerable to criminals.<\/p>\n

4. Surgeon<\/strong>
\nStress Rank:\u00a0197
\nStress Score:\u00a099.463
\nUnemployment:\u00a0Very Low*
\nHours Per Day:\u00a011
\nTime Pressure:\u00a0Moderate
\nCompetition:\u00a0High<\/p>\n

Surgeons can be required to work at odd hours, and many operations take hours to complete. Operating calls for extreme precision and attention to detail, and can require quick decision making with life or death consequences. In addition, rising malpractice insurance costs are a major cause of stress for many surgeons.
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5. Police Officer<\/strong>
\nStress Rank:\u00a0196
\nStress Score:\u00a093.893
\nUnemployment:\u00a0Very Low*
\nHours Per Day:\u00a09.5
\nTime Pressure:\u00a0Moderate
\nCompetition:\u00a0Low<\/p>\n

Police officers face potentially life-threatening situations daily. Shifts can be long and strenuous, especially in emergencies, and work requires both physical and emotional strength. Other possible stress factors include interacting with the public and providing medical attention to injured parties.<\/p>\n

6. Commercial Pilot<\/strong>
\nStress Rank:\u00a0195
\nStress Score:\u00a085.350
\nUnemployment:\u00a0Moderate*
\nHours Per Day:\u00a09
\nTime Pressure:\u00a0Moderate
\nCompetition:\u00a0Low<\/p>\n

Commercial Pilots are under pressure to guarantee the comfort and safety of passengers while staying within flight schedules, even when flying in inclement weather. Working irregular hours and on varying routes forces pilots to layover in other cities, leading to frequent jet lag.
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7. Highway Patrol Officer<\/strong>
\nStress Rank:\u00a0194
\nStress Score:\u00a080.651
\nUnemployment:\u00a0Very Low*
\nHours Per Day:\u00a09.5
\nTime Pressure:\u00a0Moderate
\nCompetition:\u00a0Low<\/p>\n

Highway patrol officers often work late nights, and on weekends and holidays. They face many hazards, such as high-speed chases and gun-toting citizens. Work requires physical stamina and close attention to detail, and officers have the added stresses of handling life-threatening situations and being in the public eye.
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8. Public Relations Officer<\/strong>
\nStress Rank:\u00a0193
\nStress Score:\u00a078.523
\nUnemployment:\u00a0Low*
\nHours Per Day:\u00a09
\nTime Pressure:\u00a0High
\nCompetition:\u00a0Very High<\/p>\n

Public relations specialists make speeches and give presentations, often in front of large crowds. Because it is a highly competitive field, specialists must work quickly and creatively to meet deadlines. In addition, some PR officers are required to interact with potentially hostile members of the media.
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9. Advertising Account Executive<\/strong>
\nStress Rank:\u00a0192
\nStress Score:\u00a074.555
\nUnemployment:\u00a0High*
\nHours Per Day:\u00a09.5
\nTime Pressure:\u00a0Moderate
\nCompetition:\u00a0Very High<\/p>\n

Although not physically demanding, work in advertising is emotionally and mentally stressful. Competition and the pressure of acquiring and maintaining major accounts forces executives in this field to work long and irregular hours. The work requires a high level of creativity, meeting deadlines, close attention to detail and self-motivation.<\/p>\n

10. Real Estate Agent<\/strong>
\nStress Rank:\u00a0191
\nStress Score:\u00a073.063
\nUnemployment:\u00a0Low*
\nHours Per Day:\u00a09.5
\nTime Pressure:\u00a0High
\nCompetition:\u00a0Very High<\/p>\n

Real estate agents and brokers work long, erratic hours, spending much of their showing properties to clients. They must be extremely independent, and able to handle sales quotas and deadline pressures. Because they work in an extremely competitive field, successful agents and brokers are expert salespersons.<\/p>\n

source:\u00a0careercast.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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