CareerCast has just published there list of the 10 worst jobs for 2012.
Physical labor, declining job opportunities, a poor work environment and high stress are all pervasive attributes among those jobs that comprise the 2012 Worst Jobs List.
1. Lumberjack- Fells, cuts, and transports timber to be processed into lumber, paper, and other wood products.
2. Dairy Farmer- Directs and takes part in activities involved in the raising of cattle for milk production.
3. Enlisted Military Soldier-From serving food in the mess hall to fighting a battle on the front line to avoiding land mines along the path to a village, the duties a soldier carries out have very different levels of responsibility. (This one really surprised me.)
4. Oil Rig Worker- Performs routine physical labor and maintenance on oil rigs and pipelines, both on and off shore.
5. Reporter (Newspaper)- Covers newsworthy events for newspapers, magazines, and television news programs.
6. Waiter/Waitress- Takes customer orders, serves food and drink, and prepares meal checks.
7.Meter Reader- Monitors public utility meters, and records volume of consumption by customers. (Also runs very fast from mean dogs)
8. Dishwasher- Cleans the plates, glasses and silverware used by patrons of an eating establishment, and the pots, pans and cooking utensils used by chefs.
9. Butcher- Prepares meat for sale to distributors, supermarket customers, and other consumers.
10. Broadcaster- Prepares and delivers news and related presentations over the air on radio and television.
Personally, I would think in today’s economy no job would be the worst job but that’s just me. And I was very pleased to see that while “clergy” wasn’t in the top ten “best” at least it didn’t make the “worst” list.
So what did you think of the list? Any surprises? What’s the worst job you’ve ever had?
