Police Officer: Apart from being dangerous, this is one highly stressful career where an officer is in constant anticipation of the dangers that he will be further exposed to. He may also be made to perform various tasks that can be physically very stressful. This too is a career that exposes individuals towards traumatic situations and other miseries of life. Quick decision making, sometimes even in the middle of a street or highway is what is called for here. Questions by higher authorities, the media and the general public might result in stress. An officer may at times be required to sacrifice their life in order to rescue another person. Health risks are another factor. Most officers face problem with regard to their sleep and sleep patterns. Hence this is another career that has to be stepped into after a thoughtful decision making.