When we were just kids still learning new words, playing with race cars and Barbie dolls, our young minds had only simple things to worry about. Such things consisted of what is mommy making for dinner, or who is tucking me into bed tonight? But, ever since we could speak, the question “What do you want to be when you grow up?” has always come up. Our answer was always quick and easy. It was a cool thing to think about wasn’t it? Big hopes and dreams filled our heads. Whether it be “I want to be a princess, daddy!” or perhaps “I want to be a doctor and save lives,” or maybe even “I want to be a clown like silly Uncle Ben,” we had our ideas.
We came up with the silliest of things. Then as we grew older, the question became harder and harder to answer. Now the question actually had some meaning behind it. Our fantasies were starting to sound juvenile because it was time to choose an actual job. But what if the crazy ideas of our dream jobs were really out there? Some people find it hard to find a job that suits them, and no one wants to be stuck doing something they hate every day.
If you are having trouble choosing a career, maybe some of these jobs could open up your mind to some new ideas. How does it sound to lounge around all day and get paid for it? Become a Video Game Tester. Who knew that was a real thing. Video game testers make pay that ranges anywhere from 8-14 dollars an hour. And hell, it beats sitting around in a boring office overlooking boring paperwork. Many testers are college students working to pay off student loans in their free time. It’s a perfect first job, especially if you’re a video game fanatic (gameindustrycareerguide.com).
Maybe the idea of being trapped inside all day doesn’t sound appealing to you. There’s always the alternative of becoming a Cruise Ship Shore Excursions Professional. It may sound like a big boy job that requires experience but in all reality, you are just getting paid to travel the seas in luxury and help others explore the ocean. It’s a great way to meet new people and discover different lifestyles (about.com).
Are you the friend that everyone turns to for fashion advice or is always being complimented on your style? Then a Personal Shopper is the job for you. This job entails working with individuals who seek to obtain new images. Your job is to guide them to the right clothes to pursue the image they are looking for. Professional Shoppers make an average of 30,000 dollars a year (createacareer.org).
There are unique jobs for bright personalities available everywhere. Most unique jobs involve testing something. For example, there are Professional Water Testers who test all the major resort and water park slides before opening. Gross Stunt Testers who volunteer themselves to taste the bizarre. Then there are the jobs that are exactly what the title says: Pet Food Taster, Furniture Tester, and even Odor Tester. There’s even a job of filling seats at awards shows when someone has to go to the bathroom or if enough tickets aren’t sold, so that the audience looks full. You can be a Professional Sleeper, and even a Professional Whistler. The possibilities are endless.