A 2017 study into the most important factors when choosing a job revealed some surprising findings. Rather than naming a steady income or job security, respondents unanimously agreed that ‘meaningful work’ was the key contributor to job desirability.
Since then, the global pandemic has had many people looking inwards, at their life and career satisfaction, and many have found that their priorities have shifted. Increasingly, people decided that it’s a job that will pique their interest and keep their enthusiasm alive that matters most.
Unfortunately, many people lose interest in their chosen profession when it becomes monotonous. So, if you’re considering a change and are searching for a job that will keep you on your toes, here are 5 fulfilling, energetic job ideas if you feel your career is stuck in a rut.
MEDICAL PROFESSION
The last 18 months have called into sharp focus the wonderful work that our medical professionals do, from surgeons to cleaners and those in administrative roles; we should be equally grateful to all of them.
If you’re looking for a job where no two days are the same, then work within the medical field could be for you. With distinctive, demanding challenges emerging every day, the sector certainly fits the brief of being fulfilling and demanding, and looks great on your CV, too.
Sure, a sudden career shift to general practitioner or surgeon might be out of reach, but you can still apply for a variety of jobs in the medical profession that will place you in amongst the action and helping people each and every day. There are opportunities in medical administration, technicians, and even therapists that don’t require years of training. Talk about meaningful work!
TATTOO ARTIST
Though the demand for artists, painters, and sculptors ebbs and flows with the tides, and as such, doesn’t always offer job security, if you’re passionate about art and want to pursue a career in that sector, becoming a tattoo artist might be your calling.
Not only do you get the chance to design incredible and intricate tattoos for your wall displays, but you have the pleasure of bringing these ideas to life in the form of tattoos on appreciative customers!
You’ll also have the chance to design tattoos on behalf of your customers, and no doubt you’ll come across some weird and wacky designs that will keep you inspired, creative and on your toes. Tattoo supplies are easy to come by these days, and you don’t need to spend years in training to become a tattoo artist! All that’s needed is a keen eye for detail, an artistic sensibility, stamina and a steady hand. Have you got what it takes?
CATERING INDUSTRY
The catering business is a profession where the days are unpredictable and unique, and in the best possible way. Whether you wanted to work in a 3-star Michelin restaurant or a small diner, with customer whims and wants needing to be catered for and constantly changing seasonal ingredients providing fresh inspiration and challenges, this is a job to keep you on your toes, make no mistake.
Quite literally, actually. It should be said that cooking for a living isn’t easy work; it’s physically demanding and the hours are long, but it’s also hugely rewarding to create something from scratch each day. Are you ready to be creatively inspired?
YACHT WORK
If you’re keen for those toes to be kept on deck, then have you considered the diverse, fulfilling world of yacht work?
If you love being on the water, with the wind in your sails and enjoying a sense of freedom only brought on by the open waves, then working on a yacht or boat is a great way to travel and earn money at the same time.
Many yachts, cruise ships and ferries require an onboard crew and staff for everything from maintenance to deckhand stewards, waiters and cheffing. Yacht life can be an exciting way to experience a bit of luxury while seeing some amazing sites that are off the beaten track, and if you’re committed and confident, career progression awaits.
PHOTOGRAPHER
Finally, learning to become a photographer will almost certainly lead to a job that you will enjoy, with variety and appreciation for the beauty of the natural world the only prerequisites for the job. That, and being able to take a mean photo of course.
There are several options in this field, whether you want to shoot landscapes, weddings, or even drone shots from up on high. The fantastic thing about being a photographer is that there are several revenue streams that keep things interesting and the money coming in. With the world at your finger tips (and the click of the shutter), you’ll never get bored!
Alternatively, you could learn to code, and in doing so, open up a whole host of job opportunities. Before doing that, check out these 5 IDEAL programming languages that pay well.