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5 most stressful American jobs in 2018

Many Americans kick off the new year with a vow to eliminate stress from their lives. But for some workers, stress is part of the
job. The most stressful jobs in 2018 may not seem all that similar on the surface, but they tend to share a handful of traits. Some
require workers to put life and limb at risk, while others include relentless deadlines and competition.

5. Event coordinator
Event planners organize everything from weddings to professional conferences. While it might sound like a fun job, it involves
organizational and communication skills to juggle schedules and personalities, which can add to the stress. Most event coordinators
need a bachelor's degree in a related field, such as business management or hospitality.

4. Police officer

Police officers risk their lives as part of the job, which heightens the stress level of this occupation. Researchers have found stress puts
officers at higher risk for health problems such as high blood pressure and insomnia. Yet people who pursue this line of work are driven
by the desire to help others and make a difference.

3. Airline pilot

Airline pilots are well compensated, yet their jobs deliver a fair amount of stress. One recent study found almost 13 percent of them
could be depressed, or almost double the national rate. Stress comes from the responsibility of ensuring the safety of passengers, as
well as dealing with changing schedules, crews and the pressure to ensure on-time arrivals and departures.

2. Firefighter

Like police officers, firefighters risk life and limb as part of their job. Scheduling can also be stressful, with some departments making
firefighters work 24-hour shifts. Chronic sleep deprivation can add to stress levels that are already high because of the nature of the
work.

1. Enlisted military personnel

The most stressful job for 2018 is enlisted military personnel at the E3 level, or those with at least six years experience, CareerCast
found. The job includes the risk of bodily harm or injury, as well as the necessity of living away from home.