10 Most Stressful Jobs: Demanding but Money-Making

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Some come with high salaries, great benefits, and career growth opportunities, but they also bring a lot of stress. From dealing with life-or-death situations to managing heavy workloads, these professions can be very energy-consuming, potentially imposing detrimental impacts on both mental and physical well-being.

If you’re considering a career change or just curious about which professions rank highest in stress levels, here’s a look at ten of the most stressful jobs, citing US News and other sources.

1. Anesthesiologist

Anesthesiologists are the ones responsible for administering anesthesia, thus ensuring patients have safe and pain-free surgeries. But not only during surgery; they also take care of the sick person before and after the procedure, says Cleveland Clinic.

The high level of precision required and the potential for severe complications make this profession among the most stressful jobs.

• Median Salary: US$239,200

• Education Requirement: doctoral or professional degree

2. Business Operations Manager

The primary responsibilities of a business operations manager include overseeing daily operations and establishing organizational goals. Tight deadlines and unpredictable external outcomes, such as market trends and employee behavior, further complicate the role.

3. Clinical Social Worker

Helping people through crises, trauma, and mental health challenges is both rewarding and emotionally draining. Clinical social workers deal with those difficult cases, which is energy-consuming, making burnout a common issue in this field.

4. Community Health Worker

These professionals work on the front lines of public health, educating and promoting wellness. Community health workers often face problems like increasing caseloads and limited resources, making them prone to burnout.

5. Child and Family Social Worker

Child and family social workers play a pivotal role in intervening and ensuring the well-being of children and families in need. To be precise, they aim to improve the quality of life for children in cases of neglect, abuse, family crises, and more.

6. Dentist

It’s a given that most jobs in the medical field are considered to be stressful, and dentistry is no exception. The dentist's job is to identify and examine the health of the patient's teeth and gums.

While it may be pretty straightforward, the challenge lies in dealing with patients themselves, who are mostly afraid to visit the dentist.

• Median Salary: US$155,040

• Education Requirement: doctoral or professional degree

7. Firefighter

Being a firefighter is not for the faint of heart, since you need to run into burning buildings, rescue people in life-threatening situations, and face unpredictable emergencies. The physical demands and emotional trauma make it one of the most stressful jobs ever.

8. Financial Analyst

Financial analysts work under immense pressure to predict market trends, manage investments, and provide sound financial advice. This profession demands impeccable accuracy; a wrong move can cost clients millions.

9. High School Teacher

Dealing with teenagers is no easy feat. High school teachers work long hours, handling responsibilities such as lesson planning, grading, classroom management, and student discipline, and yet they are paid less.

10. HR Specialist

Human resources specialists play an important role in any recruitment process. According to US News, the toughest time for an HR specialist is during performance reviews and compensation processes.

While stress is part of any , these careers come with certain challenges that make them particularly demanding. On the other hand, other jobs require less effort but offer a solid income and even allow you to properly embrace work-life balance. Find various that pay well here in Tempo.

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