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Fox News
3 days ago
- Fox News
Kansas sheriff's office mourns the loss of one of its own
Wyandotte County Sheriff's Office Deputy Elijah Ming was killed in a shooting on Saturday, July 26, 2025.
Metro
11-07-2025
- Health
- Metro
The UK's happiest and most miserable jobs aren't what you'd expect
They say that if find do a job you love, you'll never work a day in your life, but career satisfaction is a lot more complicated than that. Even in a role you're passionate about, long hours, poor pay or an excessive workload can grind you down — especially if the stakes are high. A new study has confirmed that 'meaningful' doesn't always equal fulfilling when it comes to careers. In fact, the opposite seems to be true. Between April 2024 and April 2025, shift work platform Deputy surveyed 1.28 million users about their job satisfaction, with some surprising results. Healthcare may seem like a rewarding profession – and people hold this essential sector in high esteem – the reality for frontline employees is very different. Those working in doctors offices and medical clinics recorded the highest level of dissatisfaction in the poll, with a significant 37.84% unhappy sentiment, while critical and emergency services staff (12.05%) and chiropractors (12.93%) also featured in the top five most miserable. Doctors Office/Medical Clinic – 37.84% Animal Health – 17.95% Chiropractors – 12.93% Critical & Emergency Services – 12.05% Call Centres – 12.00% Catering – 8.60% Delivery and Postal Services – 6.97% Care Facilities – 6.22% Cleaning Services – 5.80% Private Services (Chefs, Gardeners etc) – 5.62% And despite the fact it's a dream vocation for many, 17.95% of people in the animal health industry said they were stressed or frustrated at the end of their shifts — over 5% more than call centre workers, who were third least satisfied. 'This year's report highlights one of the UK's most pressing issues: healthcare workers are nearing breaking point,' comments Emma Seymour, CFO at Deputy. 'Unless we tackle the root causes of burnout, we risk not only losing frontline talent but the long-term viability of critical community services.' To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video On the contrary, a whopping 93.4% of employees at tobacco, e-cigarette and vape stores said they clock off with a smile on their face, making this the happiest job in the country. Tobacco, E-cigarette and Vape Stores –93.4% Sit Down Restaurants – 89.7% Fast Food/Cashier Restaurants – 82.9% Florists – 82.9% Food Pop-Ups – 82.5% Cafes/Coffee Shops – 82% Dentists – 81.8% Childcare/Community Centres – 78.4% Catering – 75.3% Cleaning Services – 64.3% Hospitality fared well too, making up five of the 10 happiest positions, in contrast to the sector's reputation for high stress, unsociable hours and low pay. Elsewhere, florists came second with 82.9% satisfaction, and dentists, childcare workers and cleaners rounded up the ranking, rating their experiences as 'good' or 'amazing' more often than any others. The report concludes: 'These roles may benefit from clearer routines, manageable workloads, and stronger team camaraderie — highlighting the emotional value of operational structure and positive workplace culture.' Across the UK, the 'Net Happiness Score' fell from 69% to 65.43% over the last year, which Deputy puts down to the 'cumulative effects of cost-of-living pressures, labour shortages, scheduling volatility, and a perceived lack of career progression'. More Trending Warwickshire emerged as the country's happiest area for shift workers, with a score 88.26% — more than 22 points above the national average. Perhaps surprisingly, major cities Manchester (82.58%), Greater London (75.87%), and Edinburgh (75.93%) also ranked well, suggesting wider job availability in urban areas may play a part in supporting worker wellbeing. On the other end of the scale however, the West Midlands (7.15%), Ireland (26.33%), and Buckinghamshire (25.40%) recorded the lowest overall happiness, with Unhappy sentiment peaking at 35.71% in the West Midlands. Do you have a story to share? Get in touch by emailing MetroLifestyleTeam@ View More » MORE: My career was stuck in a rut — could a psychic save it? MORE: Middlesbrough is the unexpected best-paid city in the UK — how does where you live compare? MORE: I'm a sex worker, here's a look inside my finances Your free newsletter guide to the best London has on offer, from drinks deals to restaurant reviews.
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
'Unhappiest' Job Sector in America Named in New Study
One industry has taken the crown for the most miserable job sector in the United States, a new study finds. Known workforce management platform Deputy released its third annual Shift Pulse Report last month, analyzing more than 1.5 million survey results from data collected between April 2024 and April 2025. The study included a new metric called the Net Happiness Score, which was determined by asking workers to share their personal sentiments about their respective jobs. Respondents were able to share if they felt "good" or "amazing" about their work or if they were unhappy with their current setup, for one reason or another. One job sector stood above the rest as the "unhappiest" in America. Results pointed to those working in pharmacies as having the worst Net Happiness Score, with just 13.94 percent of pharmacy workers giving a positive assessment. The next three on the unhappiest list were those who worked in delivery and postal services, animal health, and medical clinics. Conversely, the happiest workers were those who worked in tobacco, e-cigarette and marijuana stores. The industry got a phenomenal happiness score of 91.87 percent. Other job sectors ranking high in the Net Happiness Score were catering businesses, coffee shops and, surprisingly, dental work. The data also identified the happiest workers by state. South Carolina, Virginia, and Utah were the top three in that regard. On the other hand, those working in North Dakota, New Mexico and Vermont gave the lowest scores. However, happiness obviously goes far beyond work and padding one's bank account. Some studies have debunked one huge myth about man's pursuit of happiness.'Unhappiest' Job Sector in America Named in New Study first appeared on Men's Journal on Jul 8, 2025
New York Post
08-07-2025
- Health
- New York Post
The US' happiest shift workers sell weed and e-cigs — see where your industry ranks
They're high on life. America's most cheerful hourly employees aren't sitting behind a computer, it seems — they're at the counter selling vapes, weed and smokes, according to a new report from workplace management platform Deputy. Over 1.51 million end-of-shift survey responses paint a less-than-ideal picture of the state of the union for wage workers. Advertisement The happiest hourly employees in the US are selling vapes, weed and smokes, according to a new report from workplace management platform Deputy. REUTERS While the Net Happiness Score — the report's metric for general workplace wellbeing — clocked in fairly high at 71.86%, it still took a tumble from 73% in 2024. The happiest industry sector turned out to be e-cigarette and marijuana stores, with 91.87% of employees saying they feel 'good' or 'amazing' about their jobs. Advertisement They're closely followed by caterers, baristas, dentists and those who work in gyms, firearms stores and sit-down restaurants. Meanwhile, the unhappiest industry sector title went — surprisingly — to pharmacies, which only landed a 13.94% rating. Next were people who work in postal services, animal health, doctors' offices and other types of healthcare workers. Some of the unhappiest industry sectors were in healthcare. SneakyPeakPoints/ – Advertisement It's an upset to the status quo that proves once again that money can't buy happiness. The report notes that the findings reflect 'the ongoing strain on healthcare workers, who continue to shoulder high emotional and physical workloads in a post-pandemic environment marked by staffing shortages, unpredictable hours and regulatory pressure.' The results also suggest that 'improvements in flexibility, wage transparency and shift consistency may be helping' employers to 'boost morale' in spite of 'the well-documented challenges of retail — such as long hours and customer-facing stress.' Advertisement All of which suggests that workplace camaraderie, clear goals and expectations and a sense of purpose can ultimately matter more when it comes to satisfaction than pay or prestige. Notably, breaking the scores down by state reveals stark disparities — a gulf in America, if you will. South Carolina, Virginia and Utah are performing well above the national satisfaction trend, thanks in part to strong investments in scheduling flexibility and supportive workplace cultures. Conversely, North Dakota, New Mexico and Vermont scored much lower, due to economic pressure, understaffing and frustrations of feeling unheard and burnt out.
Yahoo
04-07-2025
- Yahoo
Deputy shot and killed, suspect killed in Phillipsburg fireworks call
Editor's note: This story has been updated to indicate the correct rank of the deputy killed, after the Sedgwick County Sheriff's office corrected its news release. PHILLIPSBURG, Kan. (KSNW) — A Kansas deputy and a suspect were both killed in a shooting Friday night in Phillipsburg. It happened around 9:30 p.m. at a home near 1st and E Street. Authorities say Phillips County Deputy Brandon Gaede was responding to a report of illegal fireworks and tried to arrest 27-year-old Colton Griffith. During the arrest, Griffith pulled a gun and shot Gaede. The deputy returned fire, killing Griffith at the scene. Gaede was taken to a hospital but died shortly after. One hurt in downtown Wichita shooting The Kansas Bureau of Investigation asked the Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office to lead the independent investigation into the shooting. Detectives are reviewing witness accounts, medical reports, and physical evidence as they work to piece together the full timeline of events. The findings will be turned over to the Phillips County Attorney once the investigation is complete. A social media post from the Phillips County Sheriff's Office in July of 2024 said Brandon Gaede was promoted from Sergeant to Undersheriff, but he was again serving as a deputy at the time of his death. Gaede is reportedly survived by his wife and three children. Multiple law enforcement agencies shared condolences online, including departments from Garden City, Maize, Pottawatomie County, and others. In a statement, the Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office called Gaede 'a devoted public servant, friend, and beloved family member' who gave his life in the line of duty while protecting the Phillipsburg community. On Saturday afternoon, local law enforcement lined the nearby streets and gathered at the Sedgwick County Regional Forensic Science Center to honor Deputy Brandon Gaede as his body arrived. 'As you saw in the procession, nearly every single municipality within Sedgwick County came together to honor this deputy,' said Deputy Branden Stitt, Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office. 'Even if you are fallen, you'll never be forgotten,' said Chief Joe Sullivan, Wichita Police Department. 'And this is just the very beginning of the support that this family, who is obviously devastated right now, will receive from law enforcement. It will not end with the funeral. It will continue forever.' To help support the family, Sedgwick County FOP Lodge #74 created a GoFundMe page. The Phillips County Sheriff says donations can be brought to The Farmer's State Bank in Phillipsburg or given to Karlye Gaede's Venmo account by clicking here. For more Kansas news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news by downloading our mobile app and signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track 3 Weather app by clicking here. To watch our shows live on our website, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
