There are plenty of stories driven by bad news these days, so I was relieved to find the University of Chicago's study, "Job Satisfaction in the United States." The study summed up the careers where workers are reportedly happiest overall, and found that these jobs involve helping others, technical and scientific expertise, or creativity. Here are the 10 occupations where the study found workers to have the greatest job satisfaction and overall happiness. Are you surprised at any of the jobs on the list?
10 Careers With the Happiest Workers
- Airline pilots and navigators
- Industrial engineers
- Miscellaneous mechanical and repairing occupations
- Science technicians
- Actors and directors
See the five happiest careers when you read more.
- Special education teachers
- Architects
- Transportation, ticket, and reservation agents such as travel agents
- Firefighters
- Clergy
I'm surprised by the pilots. I know a couple people who are pilots, and it sounds stressful (at least compared to what I do). With the schedules and constant traveling, it's hard to find personal time. And with the airline industry the way it is, job instability can add to your stress. Then again, I guess I can understand how the job itself is satisfying.
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