Survey looks at best & worst jobs of 2012

By News Staff

Posted Apr 12, 2012 09:39:04 AM.

This article is more than 5 years old.

The career website, careercast.com, has released its list of best and worst jobs of 2012.

At the bottom of the pack: dairy farmer, oil rig worker and lumberjack.

The top jobs are: software engineer, actuary human resources manager, dental hygienist and financial planner.

The survey looked at physical demands, work environment, income, stress and hiring outlook.

The most stressful jobs are are soldier, firefighter and airline pilot

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