Burnt out at work? Become a tradie to reduce your stress levels [Video]

Manual labour, hard work under the sun (when it appears) and demanding customers.

Being a tradesperson might sound like a thankless job, but it turns out, it’s actually one of the least stressful professions.

A new study which factored in average working hours, salary, and reported cases of work-related stress, anxiety, or depression determined the overall stress levels associated with various occupations.

And it turns out that electricians, plumbers, and construction workers experience relatively lower stress levels than many other jobs.

Despite the demanding nature of their work, the number of work-related depression is remarkably lower in these sectors.

In 2023, less than 1% of workers per 100,000 reported experiencing work-related SAD (seasonal affective disorder) compared to others.

And, perhaps surprisingly, chefs are also pretty stress-free – which is hard to believe if you’ve ever watched The Bear.

The study, by Go.Compare Life Insurance, collated data from the Healthand Safety Executive (HSE). They found that energy plant …