Top 10 Most Stressful Jobs In The World In 2024

Top 10 Most Stressful Jobs In The World In 2024 by priyanka roshan | june 26, 2024

1. Lawyer

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2. compliance officer

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3. construction worker

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4. marriage & family therapist

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5. paramedics

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6. firefighter

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7. mental health counselor

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8. rehabilitation counselor

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9. surgeon

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10. cardiovascular technologist

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