Think You Work With a Psychopath? These Jobs Attract the Most

Are you working with a Psycho? Which professions attract the most psychopaths? The answers might surprise you!

The definition of a psychopath is "a person with a personality construct or disorder marked by a persistent lack of empathy, a severe reduction in remorse or guilt, shallow emotional responses, and a tendency toward manipulative or antisocial behavior."

According to rankings popularized by psychologist Kevin Dutton and discussed in a Forbes article, certain careers may appeal to people who display psychopathic personality traits.

The list includes jobs that often require confidence, charm, high-pressure decision-making, emotional detachment, or the ability to stay calm in stressful situations.

However, being on the list doesn't mean people working in these professions are psychopaths.

Here are The Top 10 Jobs That Attract Psychopaths

1. CEO
2. Lawyer
3. Media (Television/Radio)
4. Salesperson
5. Surgeon
6. Journalist
7. Police officer
8. Clergy person
9. Chef
10. Civil servant

Here are The Top 10 Jobs With The Lowest Rates Of Psychopathy

1. Care aide
2. Nurse
3. Therapist
4. Craftsperson
5. Beautician/Stylist
6. Charity worker
7. Teacher
8. Creative artist
9. Doctor
10. Accountant

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It's important to remember that psychopathy is a complex set of personality traits, and this ranking is not a scientific assessment of everyone working in these fields.

A demanding job or a confident personality does not make someone a psychopath.

Still, the list raises an interesting question: Are some careers better suited to people who can make difficult decisions without letting emotions get in the way?