I guess I picked a good occupation, or should I say occupations. Educators and authors are two of the 10 happiest occupations, according to this 2007 University of Chicago study (h/t: Charlotta Mellander). Clergy top the list, however. Psychologists are happy, as are artists, sculptors, office supervisors, and operating engineers. More here.
August 1st, 2008 at 6:23 am
[...] Creative Class » Blog Archive » Happy Jobs, American-style – Creative Class – Physicians and lawyers (the highest in prestige) score above average in satisfaction and happiness, but not in the top 12. Nurses score slightly lower than doctors. Physical therapists are #2, behind clergy. [...]