Are you fed up in your job? Feeling stuck, or not getting any job satisfaction? Are you looking for something more enjoyable or rewarding?
There are lots of jobs where you could find more fulfilment.
Check out our list of some of the most rewarding jobs and consider a career change today.
1. Teacher
While teachers don’t generally earn huge salaries, this is one of the most rewarding jobs you can do.
Teaching can be really fulfilling when you see the difference you make in someone else’s life. Teaching is the one profession which helps to create all other professions by helping children and adults grow and develop skills.
There are so many full time professional roles available in education including instructing subjects like maths, geography, history, science, IT and more.
If you are open to the idea of going overseas, you could take a TEFL course and apply to work as a English teacher. English teachers are in high demand all over the world especially in regions of the world like Asia and the Middle East. Popular places you can find jobs include Thailand, Japan, South Korea, Dubai and Jordan.
2. Sports Coach
Do you have a passion for sports? Becoming a sports coach is a dream job where you can turn a love for sport into a paying job.
Popular sports to coach include football, rugby, cricket, hockey, netball, baseball and more.
You can find full time jobs at sports clubs and also summer jobs which are really popular with students on a break from studies.
Don’t be put off if you are lacking experience, everyone starts somewhere and even some of the greatest and most successful coaches in the world didn’t have a career in sport prior to coaching, including Jose Mourinho.
3. Medical & Healthcare
When working as a medical or healthcare professional you can play an important role in directly helping people.
Although working in a specific medical field can take years of education and studying to become qualified, it’s extremely gratifying in terms of both personal development and monetary rewards.
Popular roles include:
• Nurse
• Doctor
• Paramedic
• Dentist
• Dietician
• Surgeon
• Laboratory Assistant
• Anaesthesiologist
• Chiropractor
• Occupational Therapist
• Counsellor
• Paramedic
• Psychologist
Benefits of a career in these industries include job satisfaction in helping to improve their lives and seeing the impact you make. Positions can be found all around the world even in countries where there is strict visa requirements. You could apply for jobs in Australia and experience an amazing lifestyle.
4. Veterinarian
Do you have a passion for animals? Consider training to become a vet! You will get to learn a lot about animals and when qualified get a job being able to directly help them. Salaries are high and there are positions available all over the world.
5. Clergy
Are you religious? Or keen to find a deepening meaning to life? Regardless of the religion that you follow, as a clergy, you’ll be responsible for arranging religious workshops and offer spiritual assistance. While dedicating your entire life to your faith won’t bring you much money, it will ensure you’re entirely satisfied.
6. Humanitarian Aid Organisation
Would you like to improve lives for people around the world. You’ll get the satisfaction of helping to transform people’s lives for the better. You might even get to do volunteer work in developing countries seeing the impact you make on the ground.
7. Charity
There are so many really incredible charities doing amazing work around the world, and if you work for a charity you can play a small role in helping too. From helping homeless people, wildlife, communities, nature and the environment – there are so many roles available from fundraising to IT.
8. Conservationist
The environment has been a hot topic around the world for the last few years with climate change literally threatening humans existence on earth. You could help to protect habitats or work with animals.
9. Self Employed
Working for yourself has so many benefits, including not have a boss telling you what to do. Work when you want, on what you want.
10. Detective
Would you like to help solve crimes and improve society? Working for the police can be a very rewarding way to help fight crime and keep places safe to live for people.
11. Lawyer
Starting a career as a lawyer could be for you if you have ever had an interest in justice.
Depending on your niche, you could be solving murder cases, fighting legal battles for music labels or solving property debates, among other industries.
What you will need is a forceful personality and the determination to succeed.
12. Firefighter
If you are looking for a job where you can help people in urgent need, then becoming a firefighter could be for you. You will need some courage though, as you might be required to put your live at risk to respond to emergency situations.
13. Musician
Being a musician is an enriching career.
You not only get to follow your passion but also bring joy to your listeners through your talents. While this career is ideal for those who are musically gifted, it’s hard to break into the industry and receive an income that you can live off. On the other hand, those that do make it in the music industry can enjoy a lucrative career.
Even if you don’t become a huge international rock star, there are lots of ways to live abroad and work in the music industry. For example cruise ship vacancies, or jobs at summer camps hire musicians.
14. Blogger
Keen to travel the world and get paid? You could start a travel blog or YouTube channel and literally make money sharing your experiences. Some of the best travel bloggers like Gabi Travels make lots of money and get to see so many amazing places. From exotic islands, to world famous cities, the choice is yours.
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