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PHOTOS: Top 10 scariest jobs

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Wednesday, October 29, 2014
1. Politician: Scary for those who fear: Responsibility; accountability to a large number of people; rejection.
2. Microbiologist for Infectious Diseases: Scary for those who fear: Germs; Ebola; accidentally leaving the hazmat suit at home.
3. Security Guard at Teen Pop Idol Concert: Scary for those who fear: Getting trampled by screaming tweens.
4. Kindergarten Teacher: Scary for those who fear: Germs; temper tantrums; shaping the minds of America's youth.
5. Crime Scene Investigator: Scary for those who fear: Blood; the disappointment on people's faces when you tell them the job is nothing like it is on TV.
6. Animal Trainer: Scary for those who fear: Animal attacks; allergy flare-ups.
7. Mortician: Scary for those who fear: Dead bodies; silence; zombie attacks.
8. Radio, Cellular and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers: Scary for those who fear: Heights.
9. Stand-Up Comedian: Scary for those who fear: Public speaking; awkward silence.
10. Parent: Scary for those who fear: Almost all of the above fears.
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1. Politician: Scary for those who fear: Responsibility; accountability to a large number of people; rejection.

Two of the top 10 scariest jobs involve public speaking, according to CareerBuilder.com.

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