Fun, Well-Paying Jobs
You can earn a great salary at your job and still love what you do. Jobs that pay well and make you excited to go to work every day, will normally require you to be at the top of your game. Once you are, you stand to earn big, you will be recognized and you will enjoy the fruits of your labor.
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Comedians
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Making people laugh can mean millions in your bank account. In a 2010 Forbes report, Jeff Dunham topped the list of stand up comedians, earning $22.5 million. Dane Cook came in second with $21 million and Terry Fator came in third with $20 million. Comedy pays well if you're good at it and have the right promoters. Apart from the name recognition that you receive, comedians may benefit from several perks. Dan Nainan says being a comedian has allowed him to visit numerous countries and travel first class because of the numerous miles he has accrued. That, coupled with $15,000 shows, is enough to make you laugh all the way to the bank.
Astronauts
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If the thought of orbiting in outer space makes you giddy with glee, then a career as an astronaut may be a great fit for you. You need to be in excellent physical condition with a bachelor's degree in mathematics, science or engineering from an accredited institution. Recruitment for astronauts occurs about every two years and there are thousands of applicants for the 20 positions that become available. Once accepted, you stand to make $65,000 to upwards of $100,000 annually and may even make it on a mission to outer space.
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Pilots
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When you love what you do, being paid to do it seems like icing on a cake. Pilots who fly commercial aircrafts can easily make over $100,000 a year. You'll need to be at least 23 years of age and have a license from the federal government to fly an aircraft. Good vision and hearing are additional requirements. You may be able to travel internationally and, as the pilot, fly for free.
Chocolatier
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According to The Culinary Institute of America, a good chocolatier not only has a love for chocolate, but has vision, creativity, artistry and imagination. The best chocolatiers make upwards of $90,000 annually and typically have a culinary arts degree. Andrew Shots is the owner of Garrison Confections in Providence, R.I. He started his career as a chocolatier with a culinary arts degree and a love for cooking. His chocolate shop has been featured in "USA Today," "The New York Times" and "Food & Wine Magazine."
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