While working is often viewed as a torturing process to make both ends meet, it doesn’t actually need to be like this. Some jobs are dull and tedious, others are fun, interesting, and enjoyable. And the pay is awesome too! To help you find a fun job that makes your life more interesting, here I’ve got you a list of 8 fun jobs in the world that pay well. You may soon regret not reading this earlier.

1. Video Game Player

How fun is it? To play video games for a living as if we are having our leisure time 24/7.

How well does it pay? $50,000 a year, dependent on the demand

Requirement:

  • Be really good at the game. Not normal type of good but MLG level of greatness.
  • Have a huge love for video games.

2. Private Island Caretaker

How fun is it?

  • Very own piece of nature
  • Very own solitude
  • Embark on your very own adventure on an island

How well does it pay? Up to $100,000 a year

Requirement:

  • Good Swimmer.
  • Passionate in water sports.
  • Adventurous.
  • Highly communicative in writing to promote the island and weekly report back to headquarters

3. Voice Actors

How fun is it?

  • Get paid by making funny voices.
  • Wear whatever you want in the studio (Pajamas, cosplay costumes, … you name it!)

How well does it pay? Up to $80,000, dependent on the experience

Requirement:

  • A great voice and a great control of voice

4. Crossword Puzzle Writer

How fun is it? Design your own mind-blowing crossword on newspaper and lead the readers to a maze of words.

How well does it pay? $70,000 a year

Requirement:

  • Extensive knowledge on wide-ranging vocabulary
  • Able to meet tight schedule

5. Toy Designer

How fun is it? Realize your kidult dream and design toys for the real kids.

How well does it pay? Approximately $70,000 a year

Requirement:

  • A degree in any field related to toy design
  • Great passion in toys and how toys make children happy
  • Knowledge of toys kids at varied ages love to play

6. Food Critic

How fun is it?

  • Totally free-of-charge dining experience. Never need to worry where to eat and the budget now.
  • Chefs and servers giving their best to impress you.

How well does it pay? $47,000 a year

Requirement:

  • Outstanding culinary knowledge and sensitivity to taste and aroma
  • Familiar with the workflow in a restaurant
  • Excellent communication (writing) skills, preferably with a degree in communication, journalism, or related fields
  • Attention to details

7. Ice Cream Taster

How fun is it? An unlimited supply of the ice-cold heart-softening delicacy.

How well does it pay? $60,000 a year

Requirement:

  • A degree in food science
  • Extraordinary love for ice cream (as you will be having it almost every meal every day)

8. Sommelier

How fun is it?

  • Drink wine and recommend them for a living
  • Travel around the world to source new wines

How well does it pay? Base annual salary is around $40,000 but a master sommelier can earn up to $150,000 a year.[1]

Requirement:

  • Extensive knowledge of wine
  • Highly sensitive to taste and smell
  • Great communication skills
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