According to a study by the UK’s Health and Safety Executive (HSE), the following are among the most stressful jobs in the UK:
- Surgeon
- Physician
- Psychiatrist
- Firefighter
- Air Traffic Controller
- Police Officer
- Senior Corporate Executive
- Paramedic
- Nurse
- Teacher (especially in challenging inner-city schools)
- Social Worker
- Bank Manager
- Journalist
- IT Manager
- Chef
- Call Centre Manager
- Local Government Manager
- Stockbroker
- Airline Pilot
- Advertising Account Executive
It is important to note that stress levels can vary greatly depending on individual circumstances and that some people may find jobs that stressful to be fulfilling and manageable.
