Writers, migrant workers top 2014 'Singles' occupation list

The photo taken on Nov 2 displays attendants showing off at a competition in Zhengzhou. Attendants are listed on 2014 "Singles' Occupation. (Photo: CFP)

(ECNS) -- A list of 11 occupations that project high levels of bachelorhood was released on Tuesday with writers at the top, according to nen.com.cn.

Migrant workers came in second, followed by singers and couriers. The rest include anchorpersons, sales people, lawyers, chefs, news editors and journalists, athletes, and airline attendants.

The list was drawn up by Zhang Yiyi, a controversial writer born in the 1980s. He said that seeing as writers generally work at home alone, there is little chance of meeting another half. "Even famous writers, including Guo Jingming and Jiang Fangzhou, remain single," he added.

Migrant workers face a multitude of pressures in cities, while low salaries afford little prospect for a home or marriage, Zhang explained. Besides, those who do get married often face long periods of separation due to work, making their lives no different to those of single people.

Airline attendants, on the other hand, remain single mainly because of the intensive nature of their work, though their good-looks give them an increased chance of meeting a partner, Zhang said in explanation of this career type appearing at the bottom of the list.