9. Economist

Median Salary: 10.82 Lakh (As Per PayScale)

Hiring Outlook (Job Growth through 2020): 6 Percent

Yes, the median wage for this profession is very good, but the factors such as stress levels that are off the chart, difficulties in landing a job, poor hiring outlook and high-pressure working environment that necessitates you to be on your toes at all times have took the sheen away from this profession.

7. Attorney / Lawyer

Median Salary: 10.69 Lakh (Approximate)

Hiring Outlook: 10 Percent

Perceived to be a recession-proof job, the legal profession has taken a beating in the recent times. Hiring activity has fallen by about 23 percent compared to the previous year. Plus the factors such as grueling nature of the job and weakening outlook have added to the misery of this profession.

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