Can you relate? PR Officer ranks #8 on “Most Stressful Jobs” List

By Annette Maggiacomo, Duffy & Shanley

Do you find yourself answering emails or phone calls in the middle of the night? Coaching executives on what to say and what not to say? Writing endless powerpoint decks, press releases and integrated marketing strategies? Responding to “urgent” reporter requests?

Kelly Woodsum, Co-Executive Director of the Publicity Club of New England, shared a fascinating article on her Facebook page: Mediabistro.com posted the results of a CareerCast.com survey, which listed PR Officers as “America's 8th Most Stressful Job.” The survey analyzed 200 professions with firefighters (#1), corporate executives (#2) and taxi drivers (#3) taking the top spots. Not far behind... PR professionals (#8).

This survey serves as a proof-point that our hard work is being recognized! PR may be stressful at times, but nailing a campaign or getting that major hit makes it all worth it in the end. It’s both a stressful and a rewarding job.

Visit http://www.mediabistro.com/prnewser/news/pr_officer_is_americas_8th_most_stressful_job_159717.asp to learn more.