Careers for Fun Lovers
Matching Personal Passions to Promising Careers -- for Fun Lovers
"The more I want to get something done, the less I call it work." - Richard Bach
Some people live to have fun, and to them work may seem like drudgery. Fostering an insatiable curiosity, passion for learning, understanding of how any work generates momentum for future success, and an attitude of gratitude can go a long way toward making work rewarding, if not necessarily entertaining. But for those who need more than that to keep their nose to the grindstone, here are some examples of jobs that can be inherently fun:
Fun Careers through Humor
- Clown
- Comedian / impersonator
- Joke writer
- Screenwriter / playwright
- Film director / play director
- Entertainer
- Street performer / stage performer
- Videographer
- Actor
- Radio DJ
- Amusement park director
- Mascot (sports, restaurants, amusement parks, etc.)
- Greeting card writer
Fun Careers through Adventure and Experiences
- Tour guide / river guide / adventure guide
- Travel reviewer
- Restaurant reviewer / food critic
- Television show reviewer
- Movie critic
- Dude ranch manager
- Animal trainer
- Zookeeper / animal conservationist
- Jockey
- Competition surfer
- Competition diver
- Professional athlete
- Athletic trainer
- Race car driver
- Stunt actor / stuntman
- Performance pilot
- Test pilot / test driver
- Hot air balloon pilot
- Antique airplane pilot
- Scuba instructor
- Snorkel instructor
- Underwater photographer
- Camp counselor / camp manager
- Boat / yacht / catamaran captain on tourist excursions
- Model photographer / travel photographer
- Parade float designer
- Sports equipment rental owner (boats, wave runners, skis, etc.)
- Sports equipment reviewer / tester
- English as a Second Language teacher
Fun Careers through Events
- Concert promoter / roadie
- Concert / performance reviewer
- Cake decorator / pastry chef
- Bartender
- Party decorator / holiday decorator
- Party DJ / singer
- Publicist / promoter
- Children's activities instructor
- Resort / hospitality activities coordinator
- Cruise ship activities director
- Musician
- Event coordinator / wedding planner / caterer
- Fundraising coordinator
- Stadium vendor
- Sports commentator
- Reporter / photojournalist (paparazzo, social scene reviewer, sports journalist)
- Karaoke business operator
- Emcee / host / announcer
- Studio photographer
Fun Careers through Inspiration
- Motivational coach / speaker
- Entrepreneur
- Dance instructor
- Yoga / aerobics instructor
- Talk show host
- Artist / graphic designer / illustrator / animator
- Fashion designer
- Makeup artist
- Costume designer
- Advertising manager
- Product developer / tester / reviewer (toys, candy, etc)
- Film director / play director
- Blogger
- Dance choreographer
- Interior decorator
- Non-profit organization director (theater and arts, granting wishes, etc.)
- Musician
- Music studio owner
- Hair stylist / aesthetician
- Cookbook writer / cooking website writer
- Art studio owner (painting, stained glass, sculpture, pottery, etc.)
- Image consultant
- Flower arranger
- Food stylist
- Brewmaster
- Sommelier / vintner (winemaking)
- Coffee connisseur
- Cigar connisseur
- Chocolate connisseur
- Cheese connisseur
- Museum guide
- Wildlife park naturalist
- Screenwriter / playwright
- Greeting card writer
- Nanny / child development expert
- Craftsman / glass artist / potter
- Wardrobe fashion stylist
- Personal chef
- Personal trainer
- Wellness coach / corporate wellness trainer
- Professional cheerleader
- Home party consultant / multi-level marketer
Other Careers for Fun Lovers
- Computer game designer / tester / reviewer
- Book author
- Book critic
- Gardener
- Collector
- Social media expert / social media editor
- Model
- Modeling agent / sports agent / talent agent
- Body builder
- Personal shopper
- Personal or corporate concierge
- Real estate caretaker
- High-end car salesman
- Online seller
- Professional card player
Career Resources for Fun Lovers