The 2005 Happiness Index

A 'happiness survey' of British workers in 30 professions puts architects at the bottom of the league,
along with social workers.

More than 1,200 employees were canvassed by qualifications regulator City & Guilds.

The top professions for people who are 'very happy'
with their jobs are hairdressers (40%)
followed by members of the clergy at No. 2 (24%).

Architects managed just 2% at No. 29.

Happiness Index:
1 Hairdressers 40%
2 Clergy 24%
3 Chefs/cooks 23%
4 Beauticians 22%
5 Plumbers 20%
6 Mechanics 20%
7 Builders 20%
8 Electricians 18%
9 Florists 18%
10 Fitness instructors 18%
11 Care assistants 18%
12 Health care professionals 17%
13 Media 16%
14 Chartered engineers 15%
15 Pharmacists 15%
16 Scientists/R&D 15%
17 Butchers 14%
18 DJs 13%
19 Interior designers 9%
20 Travel agents 9%
21 Teachers 8%
22 Bankers 8%
23 Accountants 7%
24 IT specialists 5%
25 Lawyers 5%
26 Secretaries 5%
27 Estate agents 4%
28 Civil servants 3%
29 Architects 2%
30 Social workers 2%