The Most Stressful Jobs Of 2014
Samantha Coon
#1 Serve In The Military
From serving food in the mess hall to fighting a battle on the front line to avoiding land mines along the path to a village, the duties a soldier carries out have very different levels of responsibility.
Average Median Salary:$28,840
#2 Military General
Generals dictate tactical strategy in combat, which directly impacts both the success of military operations and the safety of subordinates.
Average Median Salary:$196,300
#3 Firefighter
Protects individuals and saves lives and property from the ravages of fire.
Average Median Salary:$45,250
Why is being a firefighter stressful
It is the wear and tear of getting up in the middle of the night to answer an alarm. It is the dealing with and comforting of those who have lost family members to some kind of tragedy, especially when it involves children. It is, not knowing what kind of possible disease or sickness we may be bringing home to our families. It is not being there for our families for birthdays, holidays, etc… It is the constant worry of making the right decision, during a very hectic situation.
#4 Airline Pilot
Flies and navigates airplanes or helicopters. Airline pilots fly for airlines that transport people and cargo on a fixed schedule.
Average Median Salary:$114,200
#5 Event Coordinater
Responsible for planning all logistics and activities associated with the events for which he or she is coordinating.
Average Median Salary:$45,810
#6 Public Relations Executive
Helps governmental bodies, businesses and individuals maintain a positive image with the public.
Average Median Salary:$54,170
Why is being an event coordinator stressful
The high stakes, high pressure, and high visibility nature of event planning I think warrants inclusion of event coordinators somewhere in this list.
#7 Senior Corporate Executive
Formulates the policies and directs the operations of private and publicly-held companies.
Average Median Salary:$168,140
#8 Newspaper Reporter
Covers newsworthy events for a print newspaper company.
Average Median Salary:$35,870
#9 Police Officer
Provides protection against crime, investigates criminal activity, and works with the public on crime-prevention measures.
Average Median Salary:$55,270
Why is being a newpaper reporter stressful
Tewo reasons one is that the public holds newspaper reporters, along with other news media, in low esteem, and reporters often face intense (and often unfair) public criticism as a result. The other is that the newspaper business is struggling to adapt to the Internet age, so layoffs are widespread.
#10 Taxi Driver
Operates a taxi cab over the streets and roads of a municipality, picking up and dropping off passengers by request.
Average Median Salary:$22,820