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10 most hated jobs. Perfect for your Monday.

Monday January 30, 2012 Posted 3 months, 3 weeks ago by Burnzy
THE 10 MOST HATED JOBS IN AMERICA... (EXCLUDING YOURS)

According a survey of hundreds of thousands of employees in 2011, CareerBliss determined the 10 most hated jobs. They found that limited growth opportunities and lack of reward drove the misery index up more than anything else.

Here are the top 10:

10. Marketing Manager
A marketing manager is responsible for overseeing advertising and promotion. A lack of direction is the primary reason for job dissatisfaction.

9. CNC Machinist
CNC machinists operate computer control machines for a lathe or a mill. Now that most of the physical work has been replaced by a machine, there's not a lot to do but push buttons.

8. Technical Support Analyst
Technical support analysts help people with their computer issues. This typically amounts to calmly communicating technical advice to panicked individuals, often over the phone, and then going on site to find the client simply hadn't turned the printer on.

7. Law Clerk
Clerkships are among the most highly sought-after positions in the legal profession. A law clerk assists judges as they write opinions. The hours are long and grueling and the median salary is $39,780 a year.

6. Electronics Technician
Electronics technicians maintain, troubleshoot and collect monthly measurement data for electronic systems. They work on-site and off-site, have constant contact with clients, and must be able to quickly solve complex technical problems under intense pressure.

5. Technical Specialist
If a company wants to design a project, the technical specialist evaluates it to see what's possible and what isn't. The job is a lead position that requires intimate knowledge of engineering.

4. Senior Web Developer
Senior web developers design, maintain, and develop applications for the Internet. Senior developers reported a high degree of unhappiness in their jobs because their employers are unable to communicate coherently, and lack an understanding of the technology.

3. Product Manager
"Product manager" takes on many meanings, depending on the company and its sector. One person said it's "very hard to grow up the ranks", another said "the work is boring and there's a lot of clerical work still at my level."

2. Director of Sales and Marketing
A director of sales and marketing plans implements efforts to promote companies and generate business. Marketing directors reported a lack of direction and an absence of room for growth as the main sources of their ire.

1. Director of Information Technology
The most hated job was that of information technology director. With information technology such a prevalent part of everyday business, an IT director can hold almost as much sway over the fate of some companies as a chief executive. One simple, five-word response summed up the dissatisfaction very well: "Nepotism, cronyism, disrespect for workers."

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