According to the Business Insider, the answer is a resounding “no”.
Five of the “10 Unhappiest Jobs in America” are in marketing or sales.
Arguably, 6 of the 10 if you count program managers
Ouch.
Security Officers are the least happy folks in their jobs
Here’s the full list:
1. Security Officer
2 Registered Nurse
3 Teacher
4 Sales Engineer
5 Product Manager
6 Program Manager
7 Marketing Manager
8 Director of Sales
9 Marketing Director
10 Maintenance Supervisor
… see the source for details.
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Ken’s Take: Geez, and teacher is number 3 on the list.
As a happy teacher and recovering marketer, I don’t buy the survey results
But, it is what folks are reading about the noble marketing profession.
Antidote: Honk if you’re a happy marketer !
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