Here are 10 careers with high rates of depression
(10) Sales
Long hours, disgruntled customers, result-driven and uncertainty of income put people in this occupation at risk for depression. Sometimes, they may also have to travel, spend time away from home and family, leaving less time for the salesperson. If that doesn't depress someone, then I don't know what will.
(9) Financial Advisers and Accountants
Do you handle your own money if it's more than, say, 100K? No, why? Because, simply put, you can't, thus you go to a Financial Adviser to do so. Imagine, your 100K, plus the 100K other people with their 100K+ money! One person handling all this without any control over the market or the output, resulting in too much responsibly on their shoulders. Very stressful.
(8) Maintenance and Ground Keeper
How would you like to be called on only when something goes wrong? They work odd hours, seasoned or varied schedules, and sometimes at night, being paid very little. As if cleaning up my own mess wasn't saddening, imagine cleaning other people's mess. UGH!
(7) Administrative Support Staff
Imagine being told what to do, taking orders and having to execute it properly and efficiently. It can be very frustrating and depressing work because of the high demand and the opportunities for control is very low. Most of the times, they don't even get acknowledged. Where's my reward? :(
(6) Teachers
Imagine being pressurized from many different people all at once. Being a teacher isn't easy. Where do the pressures come from? Just think about all the things that teachers have to put up with - kids, their cranky parents, demanding school administrators and not to mention the long hours, after school activities and grading at home...little to no time for socializing - depressing!
(5) Writers, Artists, Entertainers
Those in this category - so-called "creative" people - complain of irregular income, odd hours and isolation. Depression leads some to become bipolar.
(4) Health-Care Workers
This occupation includes doctors, nurses, therapists, and other professions that attract people who might end up giving a lot without saving a little for themselves. Health-care workers can have long, irregular hours (mostly on-calls) and days when someone else's life is literally is in their hands. Every day, they see sickness, trauma, deaths, and dealing with family member of patients, rendering a grey shade of outlook in life. I'd be devastated :(
(3) Social Workers
Dealing with abused children and families in turmoil can result in depression for the social worker in these areas. They end up giving much more than required for the job.
(2) Food Service Staff
The main complaints here are rude patrons, less than sympathetic employers and low wages.
Imagine being called on every so often to serve others food and being told what to do, like servants. Basically, it's a thankless job. Customers and patrons can be rude, employers don't give a damn about the amount of physical work you put in, and not to mention the low wage. "waiter, come here and serve your master (me the patron) drinks and food."
(1) Nursing and Home Care
Seeing sick people, caring for them and not getting a lot of positive reinforcement due to their incapability to express gratitude or appreciation can lead to loneliness and depression
Reference: Health.com & Psychology Today
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