Jobs That Wreck Your Sleep




 
 

5.Nurse
Shift work is a time-honored tradition for hospital nurses. To provide continuous care to patients, many nurses also end up working long hours. Research suggests people tend to be less alert and focused during the last 4 hours of a 12-hour shift. This raises special concerns for jobs related to public health and safety.

 

6.Financial Analyst
Shift workers aren’t the only ones losing sleep. Some financial analysts specialize in foreign markets, such as Europe or Asia. Keeping an eye on those markets can require working odd hours because of the time difference. Successful professionals also tend to work long hours. According to the Center for Work-Life Policy, 62% of high earners work more than 50 hours a week, and 10% work more than 80 hours.