Top 10 Most Stressful Jobs of 2013

High pressure and occupational hazards are common themes.

Everybody's Working for the Weekend - Among the most difficult conditions to bear in the workplace, 33 percent of Americans said on-the-job stress was the worst, according to a Gallup poll released Nov. 12. Twenty-eight percent said they were dissatisfied with the amount of money they make. (Photo: GettyImages)
1. Enlisted Military Personnel - Median Salary: $41,998 (E-7, 8+ years experience) “The dangers of serving as enlisted military personnel are well known at times of conflict, especially while on active duty deployment. But even in times of peace, military members take on many rigorous tasks, such as aiding in natural disaster relief. Another challenge military personnel faces is transitioning into the civilian job force,” writes CareerCast.com’s Kyle Kensing. (Photo: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
2. Military General - Median Salary: $196,300 Military generals are charged with the task of dictating strategy for the success of an outlined mission and the safety of military personnel. “With global tumult and the United States’ continued involvement in Afghanistan, the decisions generals make affect the lives of the soldiers who trust them most,” says Kensing. (Photo: Courtesy of The United States Army)/content/dam/betcom/images/2011/05/National/051611-national-firefighter.jpg

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Under Pressure - On the hunt for a new job? There are some lifestyle factors you may want to consider first. If avoiding high-pressure situations is your plan, take a look at CareerCast.com’s list of the 10 most stressful jobs. The rankings are based on 11 indicators including competitiveness, growth opportunities and occupational hazards. – Britt Middleton (Photo: GettyImages)

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