Are you one of those people who think that earning a hefty paycheck means
working a boring job and long hours? If so, I am here to tell you that it's quite possible to have an exciting job
that doesn't make you groan each morning and pays you a great wage.
Keep reading to find out five careers that offer elements of excitement, flexible schedules, creativity and spontaneity to your daily grind.
(1) PR Specialist
Have you always wanted a career where you get to story tell, connect
with people, and take the stage as the center of attention? If that
sounds like a fun way to earn your paycheck, perhaps you should take a
look at a career as a public relations specialist.
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, PR specialists write press
releases and prepare information for the media in order to create and
maintain a favorable public image for their clients.
Why It Pays: "This position pays well, because you
need a number of skills: media savvy, speaking skills, and articulation
on paper. More often than not, an understanding of various software
suites like the Adobe suite [Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign] and
Corel is also needed," says Eddie LaMeire, CEO of LaMeire College
Consulting, a higher education consulting agency.
Additionally, Hurwitz says that PR specialists command a good salary,
because they have the ability to make their clients look good while
saving them money through excellent problem-solving, decision-making,
and crisis management techniques.
Education Options: PR specialists typically need a
bachelor's degree in a field like public relations, journalism,
communications, business, or English, notes the Department of Labor.
(2) Graphic Designer
Pretty websites and marketing materials don't just make themselves!
They're produced by the creative minds of graphic designers. In this
career, Bob Hankin, program director of graphic design at Bellevue
University, says the atmosphere, the collaborative nature of design, and
the ability to be ultra-creative at work contribute to the fun factor.
But what do graphic designers actually do on the job?
They meet with clients to determine project scope, create images to
convey brand identity or a message, and present designs to clients or an
art director, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
Why It Pays: Hankin says a graphic designer's
ability to combine type and image within a given space to deliver a
specific message requires an experienced skill set that companies are
willing to pay for.
LaMeire adds that graphic designers are often coveted in the labor market for the simple reason that every business needs one.
Education Options: A bachelor's degree in graphic
design or a related field is usually required, says the Department of
Labor. However, those with a bachelor's degree in another field can
pursue technical training to meet employer qualifications.