AI-driven job seekers may avoid healthcare as it tops unhappiness rankings

According to a 2025 study conducted by the shift-work platform Deputy, health-care occupations rank among the most dissatisfied jobs in the UK, with doctors’ offices registering the highest unhappiness at 37.84 %. Chiropractors, paramedics and other emergency-service workers also appear near the bottom, and four of the five worst-rated roles are in the medical field. The survey, which gathered data from 1.28 million users, cites staffing shortages, emotional pressure, erratic rosters and an ageing population as key drivers of low morale.

Meanwhile, hospitality jobs dominate the top-ten happiest sectors, with sit-down restaurant staff, fast-food workers and café employees all reporting satisfaction scores above 80 %. The analysis suggests that predictable workloads, manageable pace and strong workplace camaraderie boost contentment more than pay or prestige. These findings arrive as tech leaders warn that AI could soon replace many entry-level white-collar positions, prompting younger workers to consider health-care careers for stability despite the reported burnout.