India, May 21 -- Scientists surveyed thousands of people with hundreds of occupations to determine which jobs are the most and least satisfying in the world. Researchers at the University of Tartu in Estonia used data from the Estonian Biobank in the "most comprehensive and rigorous study" yet on job satisfaction differences, a report by the New Scientist said.

The group analysed 59,000 people and 263 occupations from blood donors who completed a survey about details of their jobs, salaries, personalities and satisfaction.

These details were then used to determine which occupations affected people's general satisfaction with life. According to the study, the most fulfilling jobs include clergy, medical professions and writing.

On the o...