Most people think about leaving their jobs due to the fact that they’re not compensated well. Many also choose to leave due to sheer boredom, as most office jobs tend to be monotonous. However, it is possible to earn a considerable amount of money while having fun, if only people will look beyond the normal job listings that are out there.
Savoo did an infographic on dream jobs that people didn’t know existed, and some of the most fun jobs pay $60,000 and up. Here are the fun jobs that pay a lot of money.
Food stylist
These are the people who make food look mouth-watering on magazine pages or websites. A food stylist gets paid an average of $77,000.
Chief listening officer
A chief listening officer works with a company and closely monitors social media platforms and conversations to know what is being said about the company or the brand. As more organizations rely on social media for market research, it is expected that having a CLO will be crucial for more companies. This job pays an average of $95,000.
Ice cream taster
Also called a tastemaster or flavorologist, an ice cream taster has the enviable job sampling ice cream. While it was said that ice cream tasters usually earn about $60,000, Payscale sources say that this type of worker can earn up to $100,000 a year.
Voice over artist
If you can act with just your voice, or if you could do convincing voice impressions of celebrities, politicians, or other famous people, then this could be the best fun job for you. It was said that a voice over artist can earn about $80,000 a year.
Crossword puzzle writer
Though many people go on the Internet for the daily news, some prefer to read traditional newspapers, and the crossword is still one of the most popular parts of newspapers. This is why this job is still around. It was said that a crossword puzzle writer can earn up to $70,000 a year.
Hollywood stunt person
In this job, you’ll be required to take all the punches, kicks, explosions and risks while pretending to be a famous actor or actress. To be a stunt person in Hollywood, you have to develop fighting, driving, riding, and water skills, among others. You also have to join a union so you can be legally hired to work in films, television, or music videos. A stunt person can earn as much as $100,000 a year.
For more, check out Jobs & Hire’s report on the skills that you can learn in the time it takes to finish a meal.
