These are the five jobs that are most popular with psychopaths
We all know that there are some jobs that you need a very specific type of personality to thrive in, but what if the reason you do so well at said work is because you are secretly a psychopath?
If you have been a part of the workforce for any number of years, you have most probably heard people say that sometimes it takes a special kind of natural ability for you to be good at your job.
Perhaps you were born with a very sharp mind, or you have the physical ability to work for long hours. Or maybe you are a functioning, non-murderous psychopath.
The word "psychopath" is daunting and no one would readily identify themselves as one, but at the core of the concept is an individual's high confidence levels and extraordinary ability to manipulate people's emotions, as well as the ability to easily detach from certain situations.
A psychopath is often someone who is "ruthless, fearless and charming", all of which are traits that can serve anyone well at work.
Kevin Dutton, a British psychologist and postdoctoral researcher at the University of Oxford, compiled a list of ten jobs that would best suit the personality of a functioning, non-murderous psychopath.
Though not many people would be surprised to find lawyers and doctors on the list, as people in those professions do require high levels of intelligence and confidence, it is interesting to see that members of the clergy also make the cut.
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Here are the top ten jobs for functioning psychopaths:
- CEO
- Lawyer
- Media professional (particularly those in radio or TV)
- Salesperson
- Surgeon
- Journalist
- Police officer
- Clergyman
- Chef
- Civil servant
So... are you secretly a psychopath?