by Sharnelle Kan
10. Professional Shopper
For most of us, shopping is a fun, casual activity. For professional shoppers, there’s a lot more involved. They often have to meet client’s deadlines and cater to others tastes. Still, who wouldn’t love getting paid to spend a day shopping?
9. Radio Host
Every profession is different, but most radio hosts entertain people with their own show or announce weather, sports or traffic updates. Radio hosts can also travel to cover news and to interview celebrities for their shows.
8. Food Stylist
These stylists create convincing replicas of food that can withstand the pressure of looking delicious in ads. For example, because ice cream will melt under the hot lights of a photo shoot, a stylist will combine sugar and shortening to simulate ice cream.
7. Pilot
Love to travel? What better way to go than in the pilot’s seat? Pilots are responsible for transporting people to destinations safely. With a great sense of freedom when flying and the accomplishment when landing, there’s no bigger thrill!
6. Foley Artist
Imagine your favourite movie without sound. Not so fun, right? Foley artists work in a studio to create effects to mimic everyday sounds, like footsteps and the rustling of clothing, to maintain realism in movies. Sounds good to us!
5. Film Critic
So, you loved THE DARK KNIGHT. Or maybe you hated it. Instead of complimenting (or trashing) the movie to your friends, try casting your net wider. Film critics can make a career out of watching new releases and making sure the public knows what’s worth seeing.
4. Ice Cream Tester
How would you like to sample different ice cream flavours AND be paid for it? Life is like that for ice cream testers! Ice cream companies employ these experts to analyze and critique new flavours to ensure that the company remains on top of their game.
3. Cryptozoologist
Cryptozoologists dedicate their work to studying the supernatural. From Big Foot to the Loch Ness Monster, they have the inside scoop on whether legendary and mysterious creatures actually do exist.
2. Food Critic
If food is your passion, maybe you’ve thought about becoming a food critic. These critics sample a wide variety of foods and review them for publications such as magazines and newspapers. Tasty!
1. Video Game Developer
Are you obsessed with video games? Do you love to design things? Video game developers help create inventive concepts and can write codes for them. Who knows? Maybe you could come up with the next SUPER MARIO BROS. game.