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Top 5 Fun Careers
By Joe Cooper
Learning & Life Columnist
May 9, 2006
Bored at work? According to human resource consulting firm The Gallup Organization, over 50% of people aren't engaged at their job. So what's the solution? Sometimes it takes more than just a new job; it takes a new career field.
Yes, it's possible - work can be fun! If you're ready for a positive professional change, the best way to broaden your career options is through education. Through a degree program, you can be qualified for a new job that will leave you delighted - not dejected - at the end of the day.
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How about planning beautiful spaces, planning trips to new places, or an interesting job in graphic design? Take a look at the five best jobs for fun:
- Interior Decorating
Put your taste to good use! The world of interior decorating is about much more than paint chips and pillows. A degree program in interior decorating will educate and excite you about space, light, and material planning.
- Teaching
Imagine a room full of eager young people, all counting on you. Over half the number of teachers in the US will be new within ten years - why not join them? Some teaching credential or degree programs can be completed within two years, too.
- Graphic Art and Design
Create something new, everyday. Graphic design is now widely used in entertainment and business all over the world. A graphic design degree program will teach you Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and other essentials in the graphic design toolbox.
- Animation
How does working on a feature film or helping design a commercial sound as your next job? Training is essential; industry specialists say the academic setting is ideal for learning concepts like computer animation.
- Travel
Learn about new places, customs, and cultures in a fast-paced environment. Earning your certification is the first step toward a career as a travel agent, and great customer service skills and proficiency with reservations software are a must.
Although you've probably heard it before, it bears repeating: If you have to work, you might as well enjoy it and get the most from it. Loving your job makes the weekends that much more enjoyable.
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About the Author
Joe Cooper is a freelance education and technology writer and edits medical literature. He holds a bachelor's in American Literature from UCLA.
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