One common thread that seemed to go through all of the "10 Worst Jobs" was pay. Most of them paid better than almost all of the jobs I had up until I was in my late 20's. $22.50 an hour? I would have killed to make that.
That said what is the deal with EMTs getting paid dirt? These people are fairly well trained (and definitely the most trained on this list) and hold peoples lives in their hands everyday.
Big_T
Treasury department in Obama administration