The 2006 General Social Survey (GSS) by the National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago revealed that “The most satisfying jobs are mostly professions, especially those involving caring for, teaching and protecting others and creative pursuits…”
People who reported being happiest have jobs such as:
- Clergy
- Firefighters
- Transportation ticket and reservation agents
- Housekeepers and butlers
- Hardware/building supplies salespersons
- Architects
- Mechanics and repairers
- Special education teachers
- Actors and directors
- Science technicians
It is very interesting to me NOT to see in the top:
- doctors and other medical professionals
- general teachers
- psychologists
- coaches and athletes
Perhaps the stress around the jobs counteracts any happy effects?
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