The 7 Worst Jobs In The Entire World

Published April 11, 2017
Updated November 9, 2023

Hazmat Diver

Worst Job In World Hazmat

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Hazmat diving is a dangerous line of work that involves diving into raw sewage or dangerous chemicals to control pollution, repair damages, and conduct general maintenance involving hazardous materials. Naturally, the job requires several vaccinations — and the donning of uncomfortable helmets.

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John Kuroski
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John Kuroski is the editorial director of All That's Interesting. He graduated from New York University with a degree in history, earning a place in the Phi Alpha Theta honor society for history students. An editor at All That's Interesting since 2015, his areas of interest include modern history and true crime.
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Savannah Cox
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Savannah Cox holds a Master's in International Affairs from The New School as well as a PhD from the University of California, Berkeley, and now serves as an Assistant Professor at the University of Sheffield. Her work as a writer has also appeared on DNAinfo.
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Kuroski, John. "The 7 Worst Jobs In The Entire World." AllThatsInteresting.com, April 11, 2017, https://mirror.pbh-network.com/worlds-worst-jobs/. Accessed March 20, 2026.