The Most Stressful Jobs of 2011

While the media proved to have several of the most stressful jobs on the list, the top spot went to commercial pilots, who must endure the difficult combination of having to work long, irregular hours and the pressure of keeping passengers safe while ensuring that flights run on time. Take a look at the list of Top 10 most stressful jobs in 2011 below: 

1. Commercial Airline Pilot

2. Public Relations Executive

3. Corporate Executive, Senior

4. Photojournalist

5. Newscaster

6. Advertising Account Executive

7. Architect

8. Stockbroker

9. Emergency Medical Technician

10. Real Estate Agent
Needless to say though, even the least stressful jobs still carry some stress, and anyone in the workforce will likely scoff at the idea that their job is significantly less stressful than others on the list. Indeed, some 70% of employees say their career is the main source of stress in their life, according to one study cited by Careercast.

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