Quick, name what you think would be the scariest job to have in America? No, Kim Kardashian’s personal assistant isn’t on the list (though it really should be).
The answers lie in this survey that CareerBuilder.com conducted (courtesy Huffington Post) and, as you will see, if you hold one of these positions then your life is pretty much like Halloween every day. People in your circles acting the fool, trying to scare you, and at the end of the day you just feel sick to your stomach.
10. Parent
Median hourly pay: Uh, Zero. Tough job, but somebody’s got to do it.
9. Stand-Up Comedian
Median hourly pay: $16.89. Public speaking AND trying to be funny? Not easy.
8. Radio, Cellular and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers
Median hourly pay: $21.59. Fear of heights, anyone?
7. Mortician
Median hourly pay: $22.83. Eww, dead people.
6. Animal Trainer
Median hourly pay: $12.03. You have to REALLY love animals for that pay.
5. Crime Scene Investigator
Median hourly pay: $35.75. You mean it isn’t as cool as it is on TV?
4. Kindergarten Teacher
Median hourly pay: $24.12. No thanks.
3. Security Guard at Teen Pop Idol Concert
Median hourly pay: $11.62. Those Swifties can be a rough bunch.
2. Microbiologist for Infectious Diseases
Median hourly pay: $32.61. One word: Ebola.
1. Politician
Median hourly pay: $9.89. Guessing that number doesn’t count all the bribes and kickbacks.
Scared businessman image by Shutterstock