The Happiest Careers

Jan 22

I saw the below infographic from Job-Applications.com on The Revolutionary Club and thought it was interesting. There's a lot of good information here.

Paychecks & Happiness: Who's Staying Stress Free -- Brought to you by Job-Applications.com

Paychecks & Happiness: Who’s Staying Stress Free infographic courtesy of Job-Applications.com

To be honest, I started laughing when I saw Software Developer listed under happiest jobs--is it really funny? I've worked at a number of companies, and many software developers are satisfied with their jobs. They often have good paychecks. But I don't think of them as happy. They are not smiling as they work and raving about their work over lunch or happy hour. Do you agree that software developer is one of the happiest careers?

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Allison Pollard

Allison Pollard helps overwhelmed technical leaders debug their management approach. She teaches them how to manage up, support people through change, and make time for strategic work. Her education in computer science, mathematics, and English from Southern Methodist University helps her connect technical work with people management. As a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC) and Professional Certified Coach (PCC), Allison focuses on improving product delivery and leadership culture. Her experience includes work in energy, retail, financial, real estate, and transportation industries. Allison regularly speaks at global conferences like Scrum Gatherings and Agile Alliance's Agile20xx. She promotes women's leadership as the program director for Women in Agile's Mentorship program. When she's not working, Allison likes to drink lattes and listen to Broadway musicals. Allison is a proud glasses wearer and co-owner of Middlegame Partners.

http://www.allisonpollard.com

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