This is the 10th year Reader’s Digest has published it’s Most Trusted Poll, which rates the best of the best in people and professions.
TOP FIVE MOST TRUSTED PEOPLE
1. Neurosurgeon Dr Charlie Teo
Why? He is “a person of integrity not beholden to anyone” and “he helps people when others give up on them”.
2. Burns specialist surgeon Professor Fiona Wood
Why? She is “dedicated”, “selfless”, “down to earth and honest”.
3. Professor Ian Frazer, immunologist and developer of a vaccine against the strains of human papillomavirus (HPV).
Why? “He is working for the welfare of the people.”
4. The founder and CEO of Youth Off the Streets, Father Chris Riley
Why? “He is a man looking after people that society tends to forget.”
5. Hugh Jackman
Why? “He is a decent human being and supports good causes.”
MOST TRUSTED PROFESSIONS
1. Paramedics
2. Firefighters
3. Rescue volunteers
4. Nurses
5. Doctors
5. Pilots
7. Pharmacists
8. Air traffic controllers
8. Farmers
8. Veterinarians
11. Police
12. Armed forces personnel
12. Scientists
14. Teachers
14. Dentists
16. Childcare workers
17. Bus/train/tram drivers
18. Flight attendants
19. Locksmiths
20. Hairdressers
21. Postal workers
22. Computer technicians
22. Waiters
22. Plumbers
25. Accountants
25. Cleaners
27. Security guards
27. Builders
27. Mechanics
30. Shop assistants
30. Truck drivers
32. Professional sportspeople
33. Alternative health practitioners
34. Bankers
35. Financial planners
36. Tow-truck drivers
36. Charity collectors
36. Lawyers
36. Clergy (all religions)
40. Airport baggage handlers
41. Taxi drivers
42. Journalists
43. CEOs
43. Radio talkback hosts
45. Real estate agents
45. Call centre staff
47. Sex workers
47. Insurance salespeople
49. Politicians
50. Door-to-door salespeople
– See more at: http://www.readersdigest.com.au/trusted-people-2014#sthash.AhrNP8FY.dpuf
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