Happy Day!

I was happy to see some nice recognition on msnbc.com this morning for farmers that have one of the most stressful but satisfying jobs.

 The full article is at this link but I highlighted the part about farmers - sometimes I don't think farmers get enough credit for what they do!  Thank YOU!  You can click on the headline Stressful Jobs to add your comments.

 MSN Careers - 10 Stressful Jobs That Are Worth It - Career Advice Article

I don't know anyone who goes a day without feeling a tinge of stress, but rarely do we all pull our hair out for the same reasons. I'm panicking that my DVR failed to record my favorite TV show; a friend is celebrating her birthday and realizes she hasn't achieved any of her personal goals; another friend is worrying about his sick child.

Not exactly the same kinds of stress, but our blood pressure rises nonetheless.

At work, the causes and amounts of stress are just as varied. Every job comes with some level of stress, but some people seem to get more than their fair share. That's not to say it's a bad thing. Some people thrive on stress -- without it, they don't feel challenged. Others like to keep it to a minimum.

We've put together a list of jobs that have quite a bit of stress, and in our opinion, these jobs are worth the gray hairs and momentary bouts of anxiety. There are more stressful jobs than we can possibly list, so these aren't the only occupations that deserve recognition -- they're just a sample. The next time you're looking for a job, ask yourself if you have the strength to pick one from this list. (And even if you're not up to the challenge, say thanks to these workers for doing what you can't.)

Here are 10 jobs that come with equal amounts of stress and satisfaction (in alphabetical order):

3. Farmers
Why it's stressful: Physical labor plus anxiety about Mother Nature equals stress. You start work early and stay late, all while being outside. That is if bad weather doesn't ruin your crops. Not to mention the variety of economic pressures for small farms that face competition from large businesses and manufacturers.
Why it's worth it: Farmers are among the few workers that every person in the country relies on for survival. How's that for job satisfaction?
How much you'll earn: Varies