The Most Stressful Professions

If you are often stressed, this could be because of your job. There are certain professions which cause much stress. This can make for more independence and the skills to solve problems efficiently, but some people only become deeply unhappy because of it. Read here what the most stressful jobs in the world are, but also what you can do against the stress.

At the beginning of this year, a top ten was drawn up of the most stressful professions in the world. This stress is often caused by a high pressure of work or irregular working hours. Stress can have a positive effect on people, but when the stress becomes too high, it often has huge consequences.

1. Caretakers of the elderly or children

Over eleven percent of the people who work with the elderly or children end up suffering from a depression. This job is so stressful because these people are constantly busy taking care of others. On top of that, they have to see how older people suffer, while there is nothing they can do for them.

2. Catering personnel

Catering personnel have a tough job, and it is very ungrateful work. Guests are often dissatisfied and furthermore the staff have to do everything they're told. These people also often work overtime.

3. Social workers

Social workers work with people who need help all day long. They're constantly busy with getting other people out of trouble. They also need to be at the ready all the time and they have a high working pace.

4. Health care

People in health care have a large responsibility and they can't afford to make mistakes. Sometimes a patient's life depends on their actions. Furthermore, they often see ill people whom they can no longer help.

5. Artists, entertainers and writers

These people don't have security about their wage and their working hours vary strongly. This causes lots of stress.

6. Teachers

Teachers have lots of work, which they have to do at home in the evening for the most part. There's also much pressure on their profession, because many people meddle in their actions, for example the parents and the school itself. It is a demanding profession.

7. Administrative clerk

Administrative clerks can't decide anything for themselves and have to do exactly what they're told. Yet, a lot is expected of them and they have busy workdays.

8. Maintenance men

Maintenance men are called at all kinds of times, they don't have set working hours. They usually have little contact with their colleagues and their job is exhausting and sometimes even dangerous.

9. Financial advisors and accountants

This position also involves a large responsibility. These people work with thousands of dollars belonging to other people every day. This causes lots of stress.

10. Salespeople

Most salespeople don't have a fixed income, which means they don't have security about their wage. The pressure to achieve is large and the workdays are long for this profession too.

Tips to reduce stress at work

If you have a stressful profession, it is wise to do something against the stress. Start by making a list, on which you write all stress factors. Make clear for yourself what is making you stressed. Once you know which things make you most stressed, then you can try to think up solutions for these things. Try to solve all problems. It is also wise to write down things that make you calm or happy. Make sure you have plenty of time for these things.

But you can deal with stress outside of work too. In your hours of free time you can also do something against the stress. Try to do sports enough. This gives your body a kick, which makes you feel more energised. Sleeping enough is also important, approximately eight hours a night. There are also special relax trainings, such as yoga or mindfullness, which work against stress very well.

Have you tried all these things and does nothing seem to work? It may also be the case that your job simply doesn't suit you well or that it really costs you way too much energy. In that case, consider working part-time or change jobs. Starting in a new department can also help well.

Sources: www.todio.nl