What is the most stressful job?

To get a better idea of which careers are the most stressful, CareerCast examined 200 professions to compile its latest Jobs Rated report. read more

To determine the most stressful occupations, job search site CareerCast evaluates the 200 professions on their Jobs Rated Report according to 11 stress factors, including travel required, deadlines, working under public scrutiny, physical demands, environmental conditions, hazards, risks to one's own life, and interactions with the public at large. read more

The job search website found that many of the most stressful jobs share two key characteristics: the presence of stress is nearly always existent, and spikes in periods of high stress are unpredictable. read more

We did a bunch of research on stressful occupations and there are tons of opinions. Many publications publish annual lists on the topic, and some even reach out to experts who examine factors such as hours, working conditions, and consequences of mistakes. read more