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The rating of the happiest professions has been compiled
Last reviewed: 01.07.2025
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Most people treat their profession as more than just a means of providing for their livelihood. Work allows us to demonstrate our talents and express ourselves, and it affects our health, both physical and mental.
Experts from the National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago have concluded that the happiest people are those whose jobs involve caring for or protecting others, and also provide opportunities for creativity and ingenuity. Every person's life should be filled with meaning. For most people, the meaning of life is to be needed by someone.
Since work is central to people's lives, satisfaction with one's profession and occupation is a key component of an individual's overall well-being. Thus, among people dissatisfied with their jobs, only 15.7% are happy and satisfied with life in general. But 45.3% of respondents satisfied with their jobs are quite happy and prosperous.
The results of the study were obtained during the annual General Social Survey of the National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago. People were asked a variety of questions about their work, career, and overall life satisfaction through direct interviews. According to the survey, the happiest people are members of the clergy.
1. Clergymen
The happiest employees, according to a survey.
2. Firefighters
Eighty percent of firefighters surveyed are "quite satisfied" with their job, where they sometimes even save lives.
3. Physiotherapists
Working with people and being able to help every day makes these people happy.
4. Writers
It's not the best paid job, but the opportunity to create and write independently leads to absolute happiness.
5. Teachers of special schools
If you are not concerned about financial well-being, then you can devote yourself to work that is not the easiest, but brings joy to yourself and others.
6. Teachers
The teaching profession is not highly paid either in the USA or in our country. 50% of young enthusiasts change their specialty after 5 years of work. But they will remember that this activity gave them joy and warmth.
7. Artists
Despite the fact that art can sometimes be difficult to turn into money, most sculptors and artists are quite happy.
8. Psychologists
Psychologists can't always solve other people's problems, but they seem to have learned to solve their own.
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9. Financial services sales agents
65% of people in this profession are satisfied with a high salary, comfortable office conditions and a short working day.
10. Engineering systems operators
The lucky representatives of this profession operate bulldozers, giant cranes, electric forklifts, excavators. Who didn't dream of such things as a child?