Jobs That Make People Scream

iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — A horror movie or a haunted house isn’t nearly as frightening as some jobs people hold down in this country.

At least that’s what a new CareerBuilder Survey of 3,000 workers found. They were asked what occupation they fear the most with politician topping the list, which probably makes a lot of sense on a number of levels.

Here are the top 10 scariest jobs and why Americans dread them:

1. Politician
   Dreaded by people who fear responsibility; accountability to a large number of people; rejection.
2. Microbiologist for Infectious Diseases
   Dreaded by people who fear germs; Ebola; microbes.
3. Security Guard at Teen Pop Idol Concert
   Dreaded by people who fear a stampede of teens.
4. Kindergarten Teacher
   Dreaded by people who fear little kid germs; wailing tots; trying to educate wailing tots.
5. Crime Scene Investigator
   Dreaded by people who fear blood; the fact that it’s never like anything like what’s on CSI.
6. Animal Trainer
   Dreaded by people who fear angry animals; allergies.
7. Mortician
   Dreaded by people who fear death.
8. Radio, Cellular and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers
   Dreaded by people who fear climbing anything taller than a step ladder.
9. Stand-Up Comedian
   Dreaded by people who fear standing in front of people; rejection.
10. Parent
    Dreaded by people who fear growing up.

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