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Is Journalism Really Worse Than Directing Funerals?

Ray Gustini 17 Views Jan 7, 2011
It's no secret that journalism is less glamorous than it used to be. But is being a reporter really the 188th worst job in America? It is according to new CareerCast study rating of 200 occupations in categories like physical demands, work environment, salary, outlook, and stress. Among the jobs that have a rosier outlook for 2011:
  • Nuclear decontamination technician (No. 151)
  • Museum curator (No. 53)
  • Senior corporate executive (no. 114)
  • Piano tuner (No. 116)
  • Podiatrist (No. 57)
  • Chiropractor (No. 32)
  • Choreographer (No. 180)
  • Archeologist (No. 64)
  • Motion picture editor (47)
  • Philosopher (No. 16)
  • Undertaker (No. 124)

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