Are you one of those people who live to travel? Who would trade all of the amenities of the modern city lifestyle for the opportunity to explore another inch of this inexhaustibly interesting planet? If the answer is yes, you are probably feeling shattered because your 9 to 5 job, the main source of your income, keeps you chained to a chair for the better part of the year.
Well, we are here to bring some good news. A life made entirely of globetrotting is not only possible but just one important career decision away from you. Here are some of the most popular options you have at your disposal.
Travel blogger
Writing a successful travel blog is a dream come true for all the restless spirits like you. And to be quite honest, once you manage to build a sufficient following you can make quite a decent living writing about your latest (mis)adventures. However, you need to be aware that the competition is very numerous in this niche and you’ll need some time to develop your business. So, before you quit your job, be sure to put some money on the side and learn a thing or two about writing engaging travel content.
Traveling artist
If you have any chargeable talent, here’s an exciting prospect – you can start the life of a traveling artist who will go from place to place and sell their art to the tourists. Although this sounds like a risky move, if you carefully select the locations and hit all prime tourists seasons, you will be able to earn quite a lot of money. Unfortunately, not all crafts are made equally profitable. If you want to have a stable income, you must be experienced in music, drawing, artisanship or some other tourist-friendly skill.
English tutor
English is the universal means of communication. If you are proficient enough, you will be able to find employment as a tutor wherever you go. Be aware, though, that working in some countries will require certification. For instance, to get an Australian visa and work there, you will need to pass PTE coaching and test for non-native speakers. Of course, you can always pass these legal obstacles and simply work online, but in that case, you can expect a lower salary and work with students from different time zones.
Freelance work
Freelance work shares a lot of similarities with the career of an English tutor. As long as you have a laptop and internet access, you will be able to sustain a comfortable life. Some of the duties that are currently in demand are virtual assistants, copywriting, graphic design and programming. Keep in mind, though, that if you want to stand out amongst numerous competitors, you should work on your personal branding and make yourself a website. Some adequately priced Windows VPS hosting services will prove to be of tremendous help.
Cruise ship employment
Finding a job on a cruise ship may limit your traveling options to the dedicated cruise lines but the benefits of this arrangement far outweigh this small drawback. You get the paid accommodation and meals, access to all cruise ship amenities, and an opportunity to visit countless ports around the word. Really, what’s not to like? Also, the positions you can apply for are very diverse and include the likes of DJ, photographer, cosmetologist, medical staff, casino staff, lifeguards, lecturers, entertainers, and countless other mentions.
Construction worker
Although this profession is not usually associated with an exciting globetrotting lifestyle, the fact remains that our world is one giant worksite and new buildings, highways and tunnels are being built every second. If you are an experienced construction worker, you will have no problem finding employment anywhere from Dubai to Japan. Sure, you are going to spend a lot of time on the worksite, but you will also be in a position to earn a lot of money you can freely spend in the idle months.
We hope these six employment options showed you that a job doesn’t have to be something standing in the way of your urge to explore the world. On the contrary, being constantly in motion can prove to be one of the best opportunities you can have to find employment. Give these options a serious consideration or try to come up with some ideas of your own. The world is too big for you to be indecisive.
