Adventurous Ways to Earn a Living

I recall watching a television program featuring men and women who survive extreme climates in the wild, hunting their food and navigating gruesome territory to find water and shelter. The trailer of the was the men featured in the documentary series commenting about the lives that so many people live; they wake up in a square bed, in a square room, then proceed to leave their square house in their square car and drive to go work at their square office desk.

What he said resonated with me, not because I wanted to pack a utility knife and sleeping bag to hunt a wild boar, but because society has succumbed to such dull patterns of earning a living. We are all slaves to the wage, but what if we could liberate ourselves from the slaving part? We unpack adventurous ways to make a living through extraordinary occupations:

Au Pairing and Summer Camp Counselling

Have you ever considered obtaining a Visa to Work in the USA? The question is, why not? There is a wide variety of work visas that are viable, ranging from Temporary Agricultural Worker to Members of Entertainment Groups.

Should you be relatively young and are struggling to find the right career path, why not consider working as an Au Pair or Summer Camp Counselor? You will have the opportunity to travel and earn easy money at the same time. While this line of work is not only limited to the United States of America, we suggest that you take extreme caution when applying for these jobs as human traffickers can easily mimic these kinds of job listings.

Bush Pilot

If you like the idea of having a non-commercial aircraft as an office and enjoy the concept of landing without lights to guide your runway, then this could be the perfect fit. Pursuing the career of a Bush Pilot is not for everyone, as accidents frequently happen as flying takes place in often unpredictable weather conditions, and there might not be technicians to repair your aircraft for you should there be a problem. Although, there is money to be made by bush pilots, not to mention the exposure to beautiful scenery.

Photojournalist

A simple photograph empowers the photographer with the ability to report more than well-written journalism ever could, as it manages to capture the untold stories of the history of the world since its creation (in 1848). This profession is highly sought after as once the skill of photography can be harnessed, a photojournalist can earn a reputable salary while seeing the world and exploring the globe. 

Travel Blogger

The modern relevance of social media has made it easy for many bloggers to emphasize their online presence through an array of digital tools. Bloggers themselves know that the more content is created and posted, the more traffic is directed to your site, so why not center content around your traveling adventure? 

The Digital Nomad

One great advantage of jobs for digital nomads is that you can work from anywhere if you have access to the internet and a laptop! The inception of the internet has birthed new digital professions, and there is an extensive list to choose from, namely, SEO(Search Engine Optimization) Specialists, Website and Mobile Application Developers, Computer Programmers, Technical Support Representatives, Digital Marketers.

Stuntman/Stuntwoman 

This profession is one for the adrenaline-junkies, and there are no specific requirements or certifications that would qualify you for the job. Still, there are stunt training academies that teach their students how to approach different stunts. This profession requires fitness, stamina, coordination, physical strength, and perhaps a healthy dose of courage? 

Skydiving or Scuba Diving Instructor

Here at least daredevils have the option to choose between the water and the sky, but both professions will allow you to travel, and they incorporate incredible thrills and sights. The higher your scuba or skydiving certification, the better compensated you are for it. Becoming skydiving or scuba certified is not too much of a mammoth task as there are many professional scuba and skydiving training programs featured throughout the world.

Tour Guide

Should you find yourself more at home in the wilderness than in an office, and have a variety of outdoor skills, we highly recommend this profession as most employers offer training and cover travel and living costs. These trips involve being responsible for taking a group of people through the wilderness either on foot, horseback, kayak, canoe, bicycle, or even zip-lining.

Geographer

Would you classify yourself as an investigative and curious person? Geography is the study of climate, weather, soils, water, landforms, animals, and all other aspects of the earth. To become a geographer that does fieldwork to collect data from all parts of the world (including remote locations), a Bachelor of Science would equip you with the required skill set and theoretical knowledge to pursue a career in this field.