The most and least stressful jobs in the world
Stress is a real problem in the workplace and while some careers are more stressful than others, most people can relate to feeling stressed while on the job. The British newspaper City A.M. published the current list of most and least stressful jobs in the world based on data compiled by recruitment site CareerCast.
10. Taxi driver
Annual Median Salary: US$24,300 /
Growth Outlook: 5% /
Stress Score: 48.11
8. Public Relations Executive
Annual Median Salary: US$107,320 /
Growth Outlook: 10% /
Stress Score: 49.44
6. Reporter
Annual Median Salary: US$37,820 /
Growth Outlook: -11% /
Stress Score: 49.90
4. Police Officer
Annual Median Salary: US$61,600 /
Growth Outlook: 7% /
Stress Score: 51.97
2. Firefighter
Annual Median Salary: US$48,030 /
Growth Outlook: 7% /
Stress Score: 72.43
Least stressful jobs
Now check out the least stressful jobs in the world!
9. Operations Research Analyst
Annual Median Salary: US$79,200 /
Growth Outlook: 27% /
Stress Score: 9.17
7. Jeweler
Annual Median Salary: US$38,200 /
Growth Outlook: -3% /
Stress Score: 9.05
5. Medical Records Technician
Annual Median Salary: US$38,040 /
Growth Outlook: 13% /
Stress Score: 8.54
3. Audiologist
Annual Median Salary: US$75,980 /
Growth Outlook: 20% /
Stress Score: 7.22
1. Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Annual Median Salary: US$64,280 /
Growth Outlook: 17% /
Stress Score: 5.11
Exercise
Regular aerobic exercise is a proven natural stress reducer as it has a calming effect on both body and mind, according to the site.
Sleep
Getting enough sleep is of the utmost importance when it comes to reducing stress. A lack of sleep not only negatively affects mood, it can also diminish the body's ability to cope with stress.
