Most Stressful Jobs 2010
Firefighter Career Stress Rank: 200, Stress Score: 110.936, Unemployment: 0%-4%
Hours Per Day: 11, Time Pressure: Very High, Competition: Low

"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," says CareerCast.com.

Corporate Executive Career Stress Rank: 199, Stress Score: 108.625, Unemployment: 0%-4%
Hours Per Day: 11, Time Pressure: High, Competition: High

"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’s bottom line," says CareerCast.com.

Taxi Driver Career Stress Rank: 198, Stress Score: 100.491, Unemployment: 14%+
Hours Per Day: 9.5, Time Pressure: Moderate, Competition: Moderate

"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," says CareerCast.com.

Surgeon Career Stress Rank: 197, Stress Score: 99.463, Unemployment: 0%-4%
Hours Per Day: 11, Time Pressure: Moderate, Competition: High

"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," says CareerCast.com.

Police Officer Career Stress Rank: 196, Stress Score: 93.893, Unemployment: 0%-4%
Hours Per Day: 9.5, Time Pressure: Moderate, Competition: Low

"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," says CareerCast.com
 

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