Attorney ranks 82 in list of top 200 jobs
From "Do the math - it's the top job" (The Hamilton Spectator):
Environment plus income times outlook minus physical demands and stress equals a good job.
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The study, by California-based CareerCast.com, draws data from across North America and evaluates 200 jobs against criteria including working environment, income, employment outlook, physical demands and stress.
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Efforts to dissect what makes for a satisfying job have consistently concluded it's not just a question of money.
"It's clear from the research that a lot of people would be willing to give up compensation for more control over their work lives and a little less stress," [CareerCast publisher Tony] Lee said.
Canadian job search site Workopolis.com reinforced that conclusion with its own 2007 Top 20 Jobs list that found company presidents and teachers reporting the highest levels of job satisfaction. That study, based on a survey of almost 9,000 working people looked at 11 factors including corporate culture, the opportunity to learn and financial rewards.
"Over and over we've found money is not a key motivator for people," said Workopolis president Patrick Sullivan. ...
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The study, by California-based CareerCast.com, draws data from across North America and evaluates 200 jobs against criteria including working environment, income, employment outlook, physical demands and stress.
...
Efforts to dissect what makes for a satisfying job have consistently concluded it's not just a question of money.
"It's clear from the research that a lot of people would be willing to give up compensation for more control over their work lives and a little less stress," [CareerCast publisher Tony] Lee said.
Canadian job search site Workopolis.com reinforced that conclusion with its own 2007 Top 20 Jobs list that found company presidents and teachers reporting the highest levels of job satisfaction. That study, based on a survey of almost 9,000 working people looked at 11 factors including corporate culture, the opportunity to learn and financial rewards.
"Over and over we've found money is not a key motivator for people," said Workopolis president Patrick Sullivan. ...
Click for the rankings. Click for the ten best jobs. And the ten worst jobs. From the page where you find the rank of attorney:
Rounding out the top 100, attorneys and stockbrokers may earn considerably more than bookbinders or telephone repair technicians, but these high-powered careers are hurt by anxiety, as both rank among the 20 most stressful jobs on our list. More surprising is the relatively low score of author, just above cosmetologist -- a result of the profession's stress levels and, in many cases, relatively poor working environment.
Wondering what are the most satisfying jobs? Click here.
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