Painting fingernails for a living is better than doing HR, according to this list of the best jobs
In case you missed it, the US News Best Jobs of 2014 report came out recently, and the HR specialist position found its way onto the top 100 overall and top 15 best business jobs. But some HR professionals have pointed out that its ranking wasn’t exactly flattering. At number 71 overall, that puts HR specialists behind bill collectors, phlebotomists and even nail technicians.
Jobs ranked better than HR Specialist (in order of the US News best jobs rankings)
Is it really that bad to be in HR? The rankings were computed based on seven factors: expected growth volume, expected growth percentage, median salary, competition for jobs, employment rate, stress level, and work-life balance.
As we reported earlier in the year, the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects above-average job growth for HR specialists, at 15.5% expected growth by 2022. The profession also has an above-average median salary, at $55,930. But apparently the analysts’ evaluation of HR job satisfaction brought its ranking down. Upward mobility in the profession was ranked average, while stress levels were listed as above average and flexibility was below average.
Do you agree? Let us know in the comments.
Jobs ranked better than HR Specialist (in order of the US News best jobs rankings)
10. Dental Hygienist
16. Phlebotomist
34. Maintenance and Repair Worker
39. Accountant
49. Nail Technician
57. Bill Collector
61. Exterminator
62. Insurance Agent
65. Hairdresser
71. HR Specialist
16. Phlebotomist
34. Maintenance and Repair Worker
39. Accountant
49. Nail Technician
57. Bill Collector
61. Exterminator
62. Insurance Agent
65. Hairdresser
71. HR Specialist
Is it really that bad to be in HR? The rankings were computed based on seven factors: expected growth volume, expected growth percentage, median salary, competition for jobs, employment rate, stress level, and work-life balance.
As we reported earlier in the year, the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects above-average job growth for HR specialists, at 15.5% expected growth by 2022. The profession also has an above-average median salary, at $55,930. But apparently the analysts’ evaluation of HR job satisfaction brought its ranking down. Upward mobility in the profession was ranked average, while stress levels were listed as above average and flexibility was below average.
Do you agree? Let us know in the comments.
