Top Highest-Paying Low-Stress Jobs
Many people strive to find a job that will allow them to be well paid for their time, but also allow them the freedom of a non-stressful environment where they can enjoy their time at work. While there are many professions that only offer one or the other, there are also a few that offer prospective job seekers the opportunity to enjoy the best of both worlds. These positions allow for the best work-life balance and allow those employed in these positions to enjoy their life both in and out of the workplace.
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Physical Therapists
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Physical therapists rank as the top profession that offers individuals a high-paying, low-stress work environment. Unlike doctors, nurses and others that work in the medical field, physical therapists work normal business hours and are not forced to work long nights and weekends. They also enjoy more patient interaction on a daily basis than others in the profession, allowing them to see and enjoy the progress made by clients as it occurs. As of 2010, the salary range for a physical therapist is between $50,000 and $105,000 per year, according to a New York Daily News report published in June 2010.
Massage Therapist
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Massage therapists rank second among high-paying, low-stress jobs, according to the New York Daily News. The serene atmosphere of a massage parlor, coupled with flexible hours and the ability to charge a premium for your time, make it ideal for those looking for a good work-life balance. Massage therapists can charge up to $100 per hour for their time as of 2010. The highest-paid massage therapists work for themselves and do not have to contribute part of their hourly wage to their employers.
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Software Engineer
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Varying a bit from the first two professions, software engineers also offer a work-life balance. The job description of a software engineer varies greatly depending on what speciality you choose, but one can do anything from designing and testing video games to doing the same for computer operating systems. Most software engineers are allowed to work from home, which greatly reduces stress that can be caused by superiors or an uncomfortable work environment. As of 2010, software engineers can make anywhere between $54,000 and $130,000 per year, according to the New York Daily News.
Civil Engineer
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Civil engineers work to build roads, buildings and other types of public infrastructure and get to see their work come to fruition from the ground up. Because many of their projects are so large, deadlines are usually in terms of years, which significantly reduces the pressure in relation to jobs that have daily or weekly deadlines. As of 2010, civil engineers can make anywhere between $50,000 to $115,000 per year, according to the New York Daily News.
Technical Writer
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Technical writers take hard-to-comprehend technical information and make it more accessible to people without that specified knowledge base. People working in these positions usually have the ability to work from home, flexible working hours and a quiet and peaceful working environment. The New York Daily News reports that salaries for technical writers range from $47,000 to $98,000 per year as of 2010.
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