The situation to get a job has not been easy in recent years in Spain due to the economic recession. Faced with the inability to change the economic and political landscape, many people have seen their pay and quality of life at work decline.

In fact, the situation has been so serious that many workers, those who have kept their jobs, have suffered from what is known as survivor syndrome.

A study by the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health showed that “in times of crisis those who keep their jobs are five times more likely to suffer from cardiovascular disease.Stress and burnout, lack of consideration for workers, overwork, job insecurity … are some of the causes.

Research reveals which are the worst professions in the world

Working is a vital need for human beings, because we cannot live without a minimum income that allows us to have a dignified life. Sometimes, need can lead us to choose jobs that we detest.

This is what made Francis T. McAndrew, a researcher in the Department of Psychology at Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois, USA, ask the question… “what are the worst jobs in the world?” . To find out, he used a sample of 1,341 subjects from different countries, who were surveyed to find out what their perception was about this.

According to the results, the worst professions in the world are

10. Writer

Writing can be a fun and entertaining , and people who do it are because it is their great passion. But according to the respondents, being a writer is not a very profitable job, unless you are a successful writer and you sell millions of books.

9. Security guards

Although the security guards perform a great function and protect us at the necessary times, they are ranked 9th on this list. Surely, the reason for this is that it is a job that can be dangerous and that the work can be very monotonous . However, it is also possible that the fame of the bouncers may make the job of security guard unappealing.

8. Garbage dump

The garbage men do a great job and their work is essential, useful and necessary. However, being constantly surrounded by garbage should not be very pleasant . For many, it is one of the most degrading jobs.

7. Goalkeeper

This job has nothing to do with the football player who stands under the goalposts to prevent his team from conceding goals , but refers to the goalkeeper of the building or residence. Goalkeepers are always there for us, and when you need a favour from him, he will quickly ask for it. But do you appreciate it? Apparently not.

6. Cure

The person who is a priest is because he loves the Lord and because he feels that is his vocation, since few individuals want to dedicate their life to the church (at least in Spain). Surely the idea that the priest cannot have sexual relations has also influenced the decision of the respondents .

5. Taxi driver

You may like to travel and drive, but being a taxi driver is a very sacrificial job where you have to work long hours to get a decent salary . Another one of those professions that you must love or else you will hate.

4. Funeral Director

Although this survey states that the job of a funeral director is one of the worst jobs in the world, it is probably worse for a person who works as a mortician, that is, a funeral home employee . It must not be very pleasant to be surrounded by dead people and to deal with people who are in mourning.

3. Owner of a Sex Shop

It seems that the job of a sex shop owner is not to most people’s taste . It doesn’t seem to be a very hard and sacrificial job, and there will surely be worse occupations than this. However, the results are what they are.

2. Taxidermist

Does anyone enjoy dissecting animals? Probably not . That is why the work of a taxidermist is in second position on this list. Not a very pleasant job.

1. Clown

When we were little we all liked the clown figure. But it seems that when we become adults few of us would like to be so . This is the worst profession in the world according to this research.

Other similar studies

This study has not been the only one carried out to determine which are the worst professions in the world. According to an article published in the newspaper El País, the consulting firm CareerCast decided to draw up a ranking of the five worst occupations in the labour market.

Different variables such as job stability, future projection, salary or stress levels were taken into account. According to this consultant, the worst job is that of a print media reporter . It is followed by that of lumberjack, military, actor and oil worker.

And… what’s the worst profession your partner can have?

An eye-catching ranking is that prepared by the portal belelu.com which, they explain, is based on the opinion of a group of women. In their article they revealed which are the worst jobs a boyfriend can have in relation to infidelities, conflicts and difficulties for the consolidation of the relationship and the well-being of the couple. The list is headed by artists and musicians . As this website explains, these are very creative, emotional, romantic and expressive people. However, they can be emotionally unstable, which makes it difficult for the relationship to consolidate.

Another profession that puts relationships at risk is that of a photographer or designer. These are also creative people like the ones above. But despite how entertaining and fun this profession can be, it takes up a lot of time in a person’s life, which can affect the relationship. It is also a very low-paying job.

As in the previous study, CareerCast, writers and journalists often have schedules and shifts that interfere with the smooth running of the couple, and are porous jobs that are profitable. Chefs do not have it easy when it comes to having a partner either , since, in spite of cooking very well, they have complicated shifts and a very tiring job.