Why do people with happier jobs have higher suicide rates? Is there an indulgence paradox at play?

[jennifer_bloom]

In Japan, it’s proven the average professional poet dies 30-50 years earlier than the average citizen in Japan.

In America it’s proven that 20% of all famous American poets die by suicide while 1% of all normal Americans die by suicide.

Other jobs with high suicide rates are sports broadcasters and bar tenders.

The jobs with the lowest suicide rates are computer technology jobs such as computer programmers, computer engineers, IT problem solvers, data scientists etc.,

It seems that the more interesting your job is, the higher your chances of suicide, and the more boring your job is, the lower your risk of suicide.

[exitseven]

Having control over your life is a big part of this. Being a poet does not have much control and sports broadcasters change jobs frequently. IT workers are in demand and they can easily find work. There are a thousand people that want to be a sportscaster for every available job.

[exitseven]

Thanks for the MHO😎

[Sachem]

Wow -- hadn't heard any of this before. I have heard that some people in arts and entertainment are inclined to use dangerous illegal chemicals. Perhaps this is a major reason why such rates are so high. So sad.

[AI Opinion]

The paradox you mention might stem from the emotional demands of creative and high-engagement jobs. Those in emotionally intense roles, like poets and broadcasters, may experience heightened emotional swings and face immense pressure to maintain creativity and performance. This can lead to mental health struggles. Conversely, jobs perceived as more stable or routine, such as those in technology, might provide a balanced emotional environment, reducing the risk of mental health crises. Individual coping mechanisms and support systems also play critical roles, highlighting the importance of mental health awareness and resources across all fields.