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The Most and Least Stressful Jobs Might Surprise You

SavvySugar — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:00:50 -0800

The personal lives of the Grey's Anatomy characters are more dramatic than most, and coupled with their chaotic jobs at Seattle Grace Hospital, it's no wonder they're constantly strung out. Surgeons have the most stressful jobs compared to all the rest, according to a recent list compiled by CareerCast.

Twenty-one stress factors like deadlines, life-and-death situations, and physical demands were considered to determine the rankings, and given the pressure-filled long hours that go with being a surgeon, it's hard to think of a more stressful job.

Here are the rest of the professions that topped the most stressful list; not that the job of photojournalist isn't highly demanding and tiring, but I'm surprised to see it ranked third.

Surgeon
Commercial Airline Pilot
Photojournalist
Advertising Account Executive
Real Estate Agent
Physician (General Practice)
Reporter (newspaper)
Physician Assistant

To see the least stressful jobs, read more.

Actuary
Dietitian
Computer Systems Analyst
Statistician
Astronomer
Mathematician
Historian
Software Engineer

Do any of the jobs on these lists seem out of place to you? Are there certain professions you're surprised not to see on either list?

Words That Make It Worth It . . .

SavvySugar — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:45:10 -0700

Sometimes all it takes is a few inspirational words to remind you that your daily effort is worth it . . .

"My mom told me a person builds a life and then goes off and does a job. Hopefully, you enjoy that job - which I do! - but it can't become your life, which is about family, friends, and things that are permanent."

- Grey's Anatomy star Jessica Capshaw in November's Self

Employers Asking Coupled Co-Workers to Sign Love Contracts

SavvySugar — Thu, 15 May 2008 04:07:46 -0700

While I don't imagine most workplaces host as much inter-office intercourse as the hot crew on Grey's Anatomy, there's no doubt that sex with co-workers is not limited to scripted TV. On last week's episode of Grey's, the Chief sent George on a mission to collect the sexual histories of the hospital's employees. More specifically, their histories of having sex with each other. Could you be subject to divulging your office affairs to your boss? Find out when you read more

According to ABC News, some employers are requiring romantically involved workers to sign "love contracts" that defines the nature of their relationships. Tory Johnson, workplace contributor for "Good Morning America," explained the reasoning for these contracts when she said, "Think of it in terms of a prenup. You're getting married. Someone basically [is] saying, 'We're happy. We hope it rules out. If it doesn't, we know what the rules will be.' In this particular case, you're saying to the employer, 'We'll prevent you from being held responsible for employment issues in the event of a failed personal relationship.' The employer should not have that burden. "