100 Jobs That Make You Think
“This is your life, are you who you want to be?”
— Switchfoot, lyrics from This Is Your Life
What was your answer? More importantly, has your answer changed?
In this article, I’ve listed 100 different jobs for you. It is my intention that the list will transform your definition of “working” by making you think.
You can make a living as a…
- Skydiving Instructor
- Glass Blower
- Fireworks Display Contractor
- Stuntman/Stunt Double
- Ice Sculptor
- Film Critic
- Stand Up Comic/Comedian
- Magician
- Fortune Teller
- Water Park Lifeguard
- Miniature Golf Course Architect
- Cartoonist/Illustrator
- Puppeteer
- Hypnotist
- Professional Gambler
- Gardener
- Thespian (Actor/Actress/Player/Voice Actor)
- Hair Stylist
- Video Game Tester
- Human Dog Sled Racer
- Ballboy (Tennis)
- Professional Matchmaker
- Poet
- Travel Agent
- Caterer
- Food Critic
- Photographer
- Chef/Cook
- Origami Artist
- Professional Athlete
- Theme Park Designer
- Translator
- Submarine Captain
- Robotics Designer
- Singer/Songwriter
- Comic Book Creator (Writer/Penciller/Inker/Colorist/Letterer/Editor)
- Filmmaker/Director
- Drag Racer
- Teacher/Professor/Tutor
- Historian
- Radio DJ
- Surf Instructor
- Seismologist
- Personal Trainer
- Pro Skater (Skateboarding)
- Piano Tuner
- Auto Mechanic
- Private Investigator
- Fashion Designer
- Opera Singer
- Makeup Artist
- Fighter Pilot
- Newscaster
- Journalist
- Computer Consultant
- Horse Jockey
- Bodyguard
- Civil War Reenactor
- Cattle Rancher
- Classic Car Restorer
- Karate Instructor
- Interior Decorator
- Yoga Instructor
- Motivational Speaker
- Hostage Negotiator
- Concert Pianist
- Archaeologist
- Pro Fisherman
- Sex Therapist
- Bartender
- Psychiatrist
- Meteorologist
- Monster Truck Racer
- Painter
- Science Fiction Writer
- Digital Video Editor
- Ballet Instructor
- Tattoo Artist
- Bridge Engineer
- Creative Writer
- Nurse/Medical Assistant
- Driving Instructor
- Greenhouse Operator
- Independent Business Owner
- Marketing Consultant
- Pharmacist
- Massage Therapist
- Inventor
- Veterinarian
- Professional Model
- Carpenter
- Firefighter
- Train Conductor
- Orchestra Conductor
- Astronaut/Deep Space Explorer
- Professional Party Planner
- Custom Motorcycle Designer
- Guitar Instructor
- Trapeze Artist
- Or your Current Job, where you yearn to be doing something else.
Are you doing what you should be doing? Cause there’s plenty to do.
I used to work in computer support but eventually realized I was in the wrong industry — I am a writer at heart, and I’ve embraced this passion of mine so I could earn a living doing it. I’ve reinvented myself and would recommend you do the same if you’re bored, unhappy, or miserable with your current job.
If you’re still not convinced, or need help determining your life’s calling, then I encourage you to read:
- Steve Jobs’ 2005 Stanford Commencement Address
- Brian Kim’s How to Find What You Love to Do
- Steve Pavlina’s 10 Reasons You Should Never Get a Job
- My series on How To Automate Your Income Online
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8 Responses to “100 Jobs That Make You Think”
Great post! Interestingly, I am also a writer and I used that same Switchfoot song for a career blog I ghostwrite.
You found a way to make a living as a writer. I’m a writer, but my passions are music and making a difference (so you can see why I love Switchfoot.) You have done a good job of giving people ideas of where to start to find their calling. In doing this, you may have enhanced a life today.
@Janet
I love readers like you. Thanks for telling me how you feel about what I’m doing — I really appreciate the encouragement.
Some of these sound great – but I have to say that being a water park lifeguard is not NEARLY as fun as it sounds. 🙂
@Lauren
Sounds like you’re talking from experience. Just remember — for every job that you believe to be hellish, that same job is someone else’s oasis.
It’s not “hellish” per say… just a great deal of responsibility, risk and stress. Water front life guards have it even worse.
Sex therapist is number 69!
Was that intentional?
nice one my guy
I wonder why you’ve not mentioned physician/surgeon? The transition from being a responsible-free medical student to an intern requires us to pass through steep learning curves. And the change to residency, the handling of real lives. Although, granted most people don’t actually like the sight of us – hospitals have never quite been the place to be ;o)