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Thursday, April 28, 2011
This is Why Someone Invented Vacations: The Most Stressful Jobs
I was reading an article this morning on 15 Most Stressful Jobs in the World. It's the kind of thing that comes out pretty frequently in one form or another (and yes, I'm on there, under Freelancer. and...while I don't feel that I, personally, have a particularly stressful job, that would all change if I were the sole support of my family. Low pay, no benefits and never knowing when your next payday is coming, or if there would ever be another paycheck, would be stressful. It's not a scary job by any means, but it's not for everyone).
On the other hand, most jobs are stressful to a degree. It's the nature of having to depend on work to make sure your family is fed, clothed and sheltered, but yes, some of the ones in the article are more stressful than the norm. (Click here to read the full article). But here's one I didn't see on the list. Ever since I saw this video last year of a man climbing a 1768 foot tower to do his job, I knew this was truly one of the most stressful jobs ever.
With the exception of my own, I couldn't do most of the jobs on this list (I'm not that brave), but I'm truly grateful that there are people braver and stronger than I am.
So...are there any jobs here that you'd be interested in doing? If not, what would your dream job be?
Mary, you won't get any arguments from me. Back when I was training to be a teacher (I taught mostly 8 and 12-year-olds over the years), I spent a week working with 5-year-olds and quickly realized that it wasn't for me. I adore little children and their unique take on the world, but life never slows down when you're that age. I went home exhausted every night!
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I work in Early Childhood - now that's a stressful job.
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Mary, you won't get any arguments from me. Back when I was training to be a teacher (I taught mostly 8 and 12-year-olds over the years), I spent a week working with 5-year-olds and quickly realized that it wasn't for me. I adore little children and their unique take on the world, but life never slows down when you're that age. I went home exhausted every night!
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