Seven Stressful Occupations

Getting out of bed on Monday mornings is painful enough, especially when you know what awaits you just 10 or more miles away, work! The dreadful sunshine that rips through one's curtains, shining light in your face, the agonizing mental pain of feeling "trapped" in a nightmare 5 days a week. �I must have the worst job in the world,' you think to yourself.

#1 Job Stress: Fast Food

Possibly the granddaddy of them all, fast food is one of the most difficult jobs to ever deal with. You're around food for so many hours of the day you begin to smell like it. 50% of customers are rude, impatient, lousy and have high expectations of you. They consider you scum and treat you with less respect because of your job status. Not to mention, the pay isn't all that great-just barely above the line of minimum wage. Advancements are frequent, but don't offer many benefits.

#2 Job Stress: Retail/Sales

In this modern day and time of higher gas prices and cost of living, Americans need more steady and solid income. There isn't much stability in this field, and many things are not guaranteed. No guaranteed income, no guarantee that the product will sell and no guarantee that although cheap customers will be interested. Advancements aren't as frequent, but termination and resigning are.

#3 Job Stress: Telemarketing

Quite similar to #2 Job Stress, the difference is doing it over the phone. If you have a great telephone voice and appreciate the essence of the being on the phone, this may be the occupation for you. However, many find it difficult to succeed in this field because of the many number of hang-ups they receive.

#4 Job Stress: Customer Service