So, you don’t like the cubicle life, loathe wearing a suit (or anything dictacted by dress code) or you just want flexibility in your daily work. You know you must pay the bills but you don’t want live a life without adventure, constant change or new experiences. Maybe your diversity of skills don’t fit one box or your aspirations—mixed with your aptitudes—are more suited for a bohemian career path.
Well, these five cool jobs are great options for you:
1. Freelance Writer or Producer
Whether it’s working as a ghost writer for autobiographies, creating Web content for a media company, putting together special packages for brands, or reviewing a travel or food experience, freelance writing has many avenues and can often be done from any corner of the world.
You can either build up a repertoire of work where you’re the go-to person for a particular topic or issue or you can take on assignments as they come. The great thing is that you’re not necessarily tied down to one employer and you can stack your money from diverse sources and keep the creative juices flowing through diverse experiences.
Salary: Varies (Up to $120,000+)
2.Travel Nurse
With the registered nurses in demand across the nation, this is a great option for those with the proper credentials to experience different environments and keep their options open. Some programs allow nurses with state licenses to move from location to location for specified periods of time and also provide housing.
This professional must have savvy in marketing themselves and their skills. If you’re on the pulse of trends, have a special social interest in a locale or are an expert in research, humanities or sociology, you’ll be in demand. Oftentimes, these professionals have experiences working with archives, documentary production or content gathering especially in the publishing, fashion, science and entertainment industries.
They are also good at creating synergies with brands to not only create campaigns for target markets, but are the go-to personalities for
insights on a particular topic or culture. Their experiences are typically diverse and, depending on the area of expertise, they are often afforded opportunities to travel the world and document life experiences.Salary: Varies (Up to $100,000+)
If you have a background in fitness, martial arts and acting, this may be the job for you. The pay can vary depending on the market and your experience, but this occupation includes high amounts of stunts and living on
the edge. If you’re able to get gigs, you could be on a shoot for an action thriller in Canada one day and a romantic comedy in New York City the next. And what better way to position yourself among the greats in film than to be on a set with them?Salary: Varies
5. Promotional Model
This professional loves working with people, trying out new products or being the focal point of an experience. You could be serving a new soft drink or liquor brand at a celebrity party or involved in global carnival events. You could also get the opportunity to travel and be in a different environment every other month.
Salary: Varies (Up to $40+/hr)