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15 High stress, low pay jobs.

Posted on | October 31, 2009 |

I stumbled across this a few days ago, and thought I’d share it. It’s CNN/Money’s list of 15 jobs that offer high stress, and low pay.

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I’m not sure what their criteria were or how they determined the amount of stress. The low pay aspect is fairly easy to determine, each is below the median household income and most require a degree or two. But I question some like Commercial photographer. I mean, is the % who say their job is stressful really 100? There are no commercial photographers who don’t find their work to be high stress?

And what does high stress mean? I love my job. I think I have things pretty easy, compared to many. I’m in the IT field, but I still have stressful days. I suppose the best way to look at this list is that a percentage of the people who hold these jobs find the rewards do not outweigh the stress.

Still, that seems odd since Minister is also on the list. I’m not surprised they don’t make big money, but you can’t tell me their job doesn’t have moments of satisfaction that can’t be found in other careers that outweigh the stressful times.

At any rate, here’s the list. You can read more detail at the original site.

  • Social Worker.
    Median pay: $43,200
    % who say their job is stressful: 72%
  • Special events coordinator.
    Median pay: $35,900
    % who say their job is stressful: 75%
  • Probation officer.
    Median pay: $38,400
    % who say their job is stressful: 58%
  • News reporter.
    Median pay: $32,900
    % who say their job is stressful: 62%
  • Music ministry director.
    Median pay: $40,800
    % who say their job is stressful: 67%
  • Membership manager.
    Median pay: $42,600
    % who say their job is stressful: 67%
  • Fundraiser.
    Median pay: $42,700
    % who say their job is stressful: 67%
  • Commercial photographer.
    Median pay: $43,600
    % who say their job is stressful: 100%
  • Assisted living director.
    Median pay: $46,000
    % who say their job is stressful: 67%
  • Minister.
    Median pay: $45,300
    % who say their job is stressful: 71%
  • Marriage/family therapist.
    Median pay: $44,400
    % who say their job is stressful: 61%
  • Curator.
    Median pay: $46,500
    % who say their job is stressful: 89%
  • Substance abuse counselor.
    Median pay: $32,400
    % who say their job is stressful: 71%
  • Film/TV producer.
    Median pay: $47,600
    % who say their job is stressful: 78%
  • High school teacher.
    Median pay: $43,000
    % who say their job is stressful: 65%

And for those looking for the alternative, here’s a companion story detailing the 50 best jobs in America

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