Relax!
-Find a low-stress job with high potential
Yes, they do exist. Just ask Laurence Shatkin, Ph.D., author of "150
Best Low-Stress Jobs," and he'll immediately find a match based on your
personality type, skill set, and interests. "We all know that stress has
very bad effects on your health which leads to a lot of problems," he
says.
"People should look for a job situation or niche that's less
stressful than the norm. For instance, stress levels are related to the
impact of your decisions in life-or-death situations and consequences of
your actions on the job."
Read
below about several jobs that can enable you to experience low stress
along with job satisfaction and career growth.
Mathematician -Although the most stressful aspects of the job are the
importance of being exact and a level of competition, in essence it's
all good. Shatkin explains, "Mathematicians are not under pressure as
this isn't life and death; they're dealing with theoretical realms."
According to the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor
Statistics, a Ph.D. in mathematics is usually the minimum requirement
for entry into the field. BLS indicates the average salary in May 2006
was $86,930.
Archivists -While this occupation focuses on planning and overseeing
the arrangement of exhibitions of collections, there's a certain degree
of consistency and low stress levels.
Stuart Sidle, Ph.D. and assistant professor of psychology and I/O
(industrial organizational) psychology program coordinator, University
of New Haven, says, "When people have control over how they organize
their tasks, how they behave, the predictability of their job, and the
freedom to make a mistake where no one's going to die as a result, they
experience low stress."People typically pursue a bachelor's degree in
history or library science prior to entering this field. According to
BLS, in May 2006 the average earnings were $40,730.
Foresters and Conservation Scientists- Foresters and conservation
professionals typically work outdoors in seasonal activities (think:
putting out forest fires and maintaining recreational facilities). They
also select and mark trees for thinning or logging, manage forest
protection activities and patrol park areas to prevent damage.Least
stressful aspects of the job, as pointed out by Shatkin, are the low
level of competition, rarely dealing with unpleasant or angry people,
and the lack of time pressures which are normally embedded in higher
maintenance occupations.
According to BLS, the average earnings were $54,970.
Travel Agents-
Some aspects of this profession include computing costs of travel and
accommodations, booking various tours, and selling travel packages.
Although accuracy is paramount to success on the job, least stressful
aspects include a comfortable pace and low frequency of conflict
situations.BLS notes the average earnings are $29,210 and Shatkin points
out this job affords flexibility to be self-employed or work part-time.
"Stressors of any job include the duration of the work week, dealing
with angry people, confronting situations and competition. People should
look for a job situation where normal work hours are encouraged."
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