The Pudding has created an interactive visualization of which occupations involve more standing or more sitting using data from the occupational requirements survey of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Each square in the visualization represents a specific occupation, while each person inside the square represents 50,000 American workers. After entering some basic information about their work conditions, income, and physical requirements, users can explore how they compare to other occupations.
Visualizing the Differences Between Sitting and Standing Jobs
written by Martin Makaryan
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Martin Makaryan
Martin Makaryan is a research assistant specializing in digital policy. Makaryan is a current master's student at the School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) at Johns Hopkins University where he specializes in security and strategy, with a focus on the intersection of security, policy, and emerging technologies. He holds a B.A. in Political Science and Global Studies from UCLA and previously worked in government affairs and policy research in California both in the non-profit and government sectors. His academic and professional interests include the impact of innovation and technology on foreign policy and national security policy, as well as automation and AI, cybersecurity, and digital policy.
