Overrated Occupations
20 items ranked
Careers with a mystique that overrides reality. They may look glamorous on TV but in the real world, they're just a means to an end.
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Forensic Scientist
33 points - added 15 years ago by BrendaKaye -
2.
Physician
Grueling schooling, long hours, high medical malpractice rates, and HMOs lead to migraines and stress.
29 points - added 15 years ago by BrendaKaye -
3.
Farmer
There is a growing interest in organic farming and going green, but it is a great deal harder work than many people imagine.
19 points - added 15 years ago by BrendaKaye -
4.
Teacher
15 points - added 15 years ago by BrendaKaye -
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Personal Trainer
Unless you are really good and have many references (A list would help) this is a tough industry to make a living at.
13 points - added 15 years ago by BrendaKaye -
6.
Police Officer
13 points - added 15 years ago by BrendaKaye -
7.
Professor
Unless you hold a tenure-track position, this is a difficult field to break into. High percentages of instructors are part-time, adjunct, and do not possess even health benefits from their employer.
11 points - added 15 years ago by BrendaKaye -
8.
Fireman
11 points - added 15 years ago by BrendaKaye -
9.
Chef
11 points - added 15 years ago by BrendaKaye -
10.
Small Business Owner
11 points - added 15 years ago by BrendaKaye -
11.
Advertising Executive
6 points - added 15 years ago by BrendaKaye -
12.
Attorney
4 points - added 15 years ago by BrendaKaye -
13.
Real Estate Agent
In today's stalled housing market, this is a tough industry to conquer.
4 points - added 15 years ago by BrendaKaye -
14.
Chiropractor
3 points - added 15 years ago by BrendaKaye -
15.
Architect
3 points - added 15 years ago by BrendaKaye -
16.
Medical Scientist
2 points - added 15 years ago by BrendaKaye -
17.
Model
1 point - added 15 years ago by BrendaKaye -
18.
Clinical Psychologist
1 point - added 15 years ago by BrendaKaye -
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Nonprofit Manager
1 point - added 15 years ago by BrendaKaye -
20.
Artist
-1 point - added 15 years ago by BrendaKaye -
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