The most entertaining jobs that actually pay quite well

It’s not easy to have your dream job. Today’s world is complicated, we are often forced to settle for tasks that are different from our study plan or from what we imagined we would do. Anyone who succeeds can be considered truly lucky. And undoubtedly those who do a job they like also do it with pleasure and have fun.

On the other hand, as a famous saying by Confucius goes: "Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life".

There’s no doubt that some jobs out there can be both entertaining and lucrative. We have selected 10 jobs that we believe are very entertaining and at the same pay very well.

10. Video game tester

The ideal job for all video game lovers who spend hours in front of the screen playing. Did you know that before being marketed a video game is tested by people who are paid to do so? This is video game quality assurance, or better defined as the video game tester before its marketing.

Being passionate is not enough, you also need to have programming skills to identify errors and verify that everything works correctly from both a technical and graphic point of view.

9. Esports coaches

Another job linked to video games has become increasingly popular in recent years. Esports, virtual sports games, are one of the most popular video game forms. Even the main football teams are creating virtual players hired specifically to represent them online. To become a professional in this field, it takes hundreds and hundreds of hours spent perfecting your technique online.

8. Videomaker

With the advent and boom of social media, producing video content for companies but also for creators has become fundamental. Here the profession of videomaker has exploded in recent years. The figure of the videomaker deals with shooting and editing videos of various kinds, especially for events such as concerts or festivals, but also aspects of daily life such as content for social media.

Becoming a videomaker undoubtedly requires a need for technical skills to be acquired over time. Very often those who start this profession do so as freelancers and can also earn significant sums without having time constraints and often being outdoors.

7. Food stylist

We live in a hyper-connected world where everything is published on social media, especially food. This is why each dish must be presented in the best possible way, to leave a memory. More and more restaurants are making use of the figure of the food stylist, a person capable of transforming a simple dish into a cover subject for sectorial magazines or advertising campaigns. This is a job to be done as a freelancer and sometimes can pay over $30,000 per year.

6. Test drivers

The ideal job for motor enthusiasts is the car test driver. Like any commercial product, even a car needs field tests to identify its strengths and weaknesses before being placed on the market. This is where test drivers come into play, expert and qualified people capable of giving an opinion on the quality and reliability of the product.

5. Fragrance consultant

The fragrance consultant works in perfumeries and is responsible for helping customers choose the correct perfume. It is the ideal job for those with a passion for perfumes and fragrances. To approach this role, you must first have excellent communication skills. Then, just like sommeliers, you will have to participate in training courses to better understand the ingredients that make up a perfume. This job can vary greatly based on location and experience but in many cases, it is well paid.

4. Web Developer

In the IT sector today these figures are in great demand on the job market. We live in a super-connected and super-technological world, which is why we need more and more digital skills. the profession of web developer is one of the most sought-after and will likely continue to be in the foreseeable future. For those who have a strong passion for building apps, websites, and games, this job can become a lot of fun.

Knowing how to program and at the same time seeing the fruit of that programming become reality is a great satisfaction. To be able to start this work you obviously need to have strong computer skills.

3. Mapper for Google Maps

Google Maps is the service created by Google that allows you to reach every part of the world. In order to document every street, however, someone must have previously passed and photographed everything. This is what Google Maps mappers are used for, especially in the most remote areas. These kinds of trips involve taking pictures and mapping the route with a camera attached to a means of transportation.

2. Mattress tester

The list of entertaining jobs continues with another tester. This time it is the mattress manufacturers who have to hire personnel capable of testing and identifying any defects. A mattress is very important for human health because it must guarantee maximum comfort and rest. This is why a company needs to understand when a mattress does its duty or not.

1. Keepers of remote islands

Finally, possibly the most entertaining job in the world is the caretaker of remote islands. This job exists and actually pays very well... all it requires is living on earthly paradises and taking care of them. What’s more fun than living life on vacation?

Original article published on Money.it Italy 2024-01-27 12:45:09. Original title: I lavori più divertenti con cui si guadagnano tanti soldi