BEST OF 2011: Report: PR pro is the second-most stressful job

A study from CareerCast highlights the most and least stressful jobs. If you work in PR, congratulations, you made the list—but not the one you want to be on.

Feeling a bit frazzled at work?

Are you finishing your fifth cup of coffee when you hear “Good morning” for the first time—and does that chirpy greeting annoy the hell out of you? Do you find yourself softly chanting your mantra through gritted teeth?

Don’t beat yourself up: A study says the job of PR officer is the second-most stressful career of 2011.

Each year, CareerCast ranks the best jobs and creates a variety of top 10 lists, including most and least stressful jobs. In 2011, commercial airline pilot ranked No. 1 among most stressful jobs; PR officer was No. 2.

Here’s how CareerCast describes the job of PR pro:

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