Is Your Job One of the Most Stressful of 2015? CareerCast.com Thinks So

According to the article, "The most stressful jobs of 2015 can be physically dangerous, psychologically taxing – and a great match for those with the passion and drive necessary to succeed in such an environment. Learning from the experience of others is invaluable in any career, but in the most stressful jobs of 2015, it’s critical," as is avoiding complacency.

"Of course, not all of the most stressful jobs of 2015 find workers responsible for public safety, but they are entrusted with seeing that the expectations of large groups are met without problem. Event coordinator is one such career. The tight deadlines, the high expectations of clients and the keen attention to detail needed to succeed as an event coordinator land it on the list."

#8 Event Coordinator has a Jobs Rated Stress Score of 49.93. Careercast.com also projected a 33 percent growth in this job by 2022 and reported a median annual salary of $45,810. That last figure differs from the 2014 Convene Salary Survey, which reported the average salary for those with a CMP was $81,515, compared to $71,042 for those without a CMP.

Click here to see the entire list and article.

Events Industry Council