What Are The Least Stressful Jobs

In this day and age of high speed, high tech, high stress workplaces - many are asking, “where can I go to find a less stressful job?” Here you will find facts and rescources on low stress workplace related employment.

All articles to not agree, but there are several interesting ties between them all.  Keep in mind that your skill set and personality will also play a factor in what you specifically find stressful or enjoyable.  Working at something you really enjoy will put the fun back into work and reduce anxiety and frustrations.

Top 10 Most Stressful Jobs
Top 10 Least Stressful Jobs
1. Inner City HS Teacher 1. Forester
2. Police Officer 2. Bookbinder
3. Miner 3. Telephone Line Worker
4. Air Traffic Controller 4. Toolmaker
5. Medical Intern 5. Millwright
6. Stockbroker 6. Repairperson
7. Journalist 7. Civil Engineer
8. Customer Service/Complaint Worker 8. Therapist
9. Secretary 9. Natural Scientist
10. Waiter 10. Sales Representative
According to Health Magazine

TOP 10 LEAST STRESSFUL from gather.com

1. Medical records tech.
2. Janitor.
3. Forklift operator.
4. Musical instrument repair.
5. Florist.
6. Actuary.
7. Appliance repair.
8. Medical secretary.
9. Librarian.
10. Bookkeeper.

Most & Least Stressful Jobs from Wallstreet Journal

MOST STRESSFUL JOBS
1  US President
2  Firefighter
3  Senior corporate executive
4  Race car driver (Indy class)
5  Taxi driver
6  Surgeon
7  Astronaut
8  Police officer
9  Football player (NFL)
10  Air traffic controller
11  Highway patrol officer
12  Public relations executive
13  Mayor
13  Jockey
15  Basketball coach (NCAA)
16  Advertising account executive
17  Real estate agent
18  Photojournalist
19  Member of Congress
20  Stockbroker
21  Fisherman
22  Airplane pilot
23  Lumberjack
24  Emergency medical technician
25  Architect
(this info is dated, Pilot has perhaps risen on the list)
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LEAST STRESSFUL JOBS
1  Medical records technician
2  Janitor
3  Forklift operator
4  Musical instrument repairer
5  Florist
6  Actuary
7  Appliance repairer
8  Medical secretary
9  Librarian
10  Bookkeeper
11  File clerk
12  Piano tuner
13  Photographic process worker
14  Dietitian
15  Paralegal assistant
16  Vending machine repairer
17  Bookbinder
18  Barber
19  Medical laboratory technician
20  Electrical technician
21  Typist/Word processor
22  Broadcast technician
23  Mathematician
24  Dental hygienist
25 Jeweler

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