20 Jobs Most Likely to Make You Feel Good About Yourself

by Jacob Brown

Wednesday, April 22, 2015

A lot of people tend to feel disconnected about the work they do. According to a Gallup poll, about 70% of Americans feel disengaged at work. They primarily do not feel enthusiastic about and committed to their work and workplace. However they are some jobs that buck that trend as make the workers feel good about themselves. These jobs tend to be results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest bbilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Let's face it, everyone what's that feeling like what they do actually means something.

The key attributes of these jobs are:

Ability Utilization: Workers make use of their individual abilities.
Achievement: Workers get a feeling of accomplishment.

Listed below are the 20 jobs that are most likely to fit that bill.

Veterinarians
Veterinarians diagnose, treat, or research diseases and injuries of animals. Includes veterinarians who conduct research and development, inspect livestock, or care for pets and companion animals.
Median Annual Salary: $82,040 Projected 10-Year Employment Growth: 32.95%

Clergy
Clergy conduct religious worship and perform other spiritual functions associated with beliefs and practices of religious faith or denomination. Provide spiritual and moral guidance and assistance to members.
Median Annual Salary: $43,970 Projected 10-Year Employment Growth: 12.69%

Chief executives
Chief executives determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.
Median Annual Salary: $165,080

Agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athletes
Agents and business managers of artists, performers, and athletes represent and promote artists, performers, and athletes in dealings with current or prospective employers. They may also handle contract negotiation and other business matters for clients.
Median Annual Salary: $63,130 Projected 10-Year Employment Growth: 22.44%

Judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates
Judges, magistrate judges, and magistrates arbitrate, advise, adjudicate, or administer justice in a court of law. They may also sentence defendant in criminal cases according to government statutes or sentencing guidelines. They may also determine liability of defendant in civil cases. They may also perform wedding ceremonies.
Median Annual Salary: $119,270

Operations research analysts
Operations research analysts formulate and apply mathematical modeling and other optimizing methods to develop and interpret information that assists management with decision making, policy formulation, or other managerial functions. They may also collect and analyze data and develop decision support software, service, or products. They may also develop and supply optimal time, cost, or logistics networks for program evaluation, review, or implementation.
Median Annual Salary: $70,960 Projected 10-Year Employment Growth: 22.02%

Child, family, and school social workers
Child, family, and school social workers provide social services and assistance to improve the social and psychological functioning of children and their families and to maximize the family well-being and the academic functioning of children. They may also assist parents, arrange adoptions, and find foster homes for abandoned or abused children. In schools, they address such problems as teenage pregnancy, misbehavior, and truancy. They may also also advise teachers.
Median Annual Salary: $40,210 Projected 10-Year Employment Growth: 12.33%

Lawyers
Lawyers represent clients in criminal and civil litigation and other legal proceedings, draw up legal documents, or manage or advise clients on legal transactions. They may also specialize in a single area or may practice broadly in many areas of law.
Median Annual Salary: $112,760 Projected 10-Year Employment Growth: 12.98%

Athletic trainers
Athletic trainers evaluate and advise individuals to assist recovery from or avoid athletic-related injuries or illnesses, or maintain peak physical fitness. They may also provide first aid or emergency care.
Median Annual Salary: $41,600 Projected 10-Year Employment Growth: 36.95%

Soil and plant Scientists
Soil and plant Scientists conduct research in breeding, physiology, production, yield, and management of crops and agricultural plants or trees, shrubs, and nursery stock, their growth in soils, and control of pests; or study the chemical, physical, biological, and mineralogical composition of soils as they relate to plant or crop growth. They may also classify and map soils and investigate effects of alternative practices on soil and crop productivity.
Median Annual Salary: $57,340 Projected 10-Year Employment Growth: 15.48%

Art directors
Art directors formulate design concepts and presentation approaches for visual communications media, such as print, broadcasting, and advertising. Direct workers engaged in art work or layout design.
Median Annual Salary: $80,630 Projected 10-Year Employment Growth: 11.67%

Orthodontists
Orthodontists examine, diagnose, and treat dental malocclusions and oral cavity anomalies. Design and fabricate appliances to realign teeth and jaws to produce and maintain normal function and to improve appearance.

Occupational therapists
Occupational therapists assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that help build or restore vocational, homemaking, and daily living skills, as well as general independence, to persons with disabilities or developmental delays.
Median Annual Salary: $72,320 Projected 10-Year Employment Growth: 25.6%

Physicists
Physicists conduct research into physical phenomena, develop theories on the basis of observation and experiments, and devise methods to apply physical laws and theories.
Median Annual Salary: $106,370 Projected 10-Year Employment Growth: 15.89%

Choreographers
Choreographers create new dance routines. Rehearse performance of routines. They may also direct and stage presentations.
Median Annual Salary: $37,660 Projected 10-Year Employment Growth: 5.33%

Dentists, general
Dentists, general examine, diagnose, and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums. They may also treat diseases of nerve, pulp, and other dental tissues affecting oral hygiene and retention of teeth. They may also fit dental appliances or provide preventive care.
Median Annual Salary: $141,040 Projected 10-Year Employment Growth: 15.31%

Optometrists
Optometrists diagnose, manage, and treat conditions and diseases of the human eye and visual system. Examine eyes and visual system, diagnose problems or impairments, prescribe corrective lenses, and provide treatment. They may also prescribe therapeutic drugs to treat specific eye conditions.
Median Annual Salary: $94,990 Projected 10-Year Employment Growth: 24.41%

Engineering managers
Engineering managers plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.
Median Annual Salary: $119,260 Projected 10-Year Employment Growth: 6.16%

Mental health and substance abuse social workers
Mental health and substance abuse social workers assess and treat individuals with mental, emotional, or substance abuse problems, including abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and/or other drugs. Activities may include individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, case management, client advocacy, prevention, and education.
Median Annual Salary: $38,600 Projected 10-Year Employment Growth: 19.54%

Podiatrists
Podiatrists diagnose and treat diseases and deformities of the human foot.
Median Annual Salary: $118,030 Projected 10-Year Employment Growth: 8.98%