(Newswire.net — May 22, 2018) — If you solely define success in terms of money and material goods, there are many well-paid professions to pursue.
But some are so uninspiring that you’ll spend your days mixing with mundane colleagues and struggling with soul-crushing boredom.
But fear not — there are ways to make a decent living that are sociable, fun and creative.
If you don’t want to choose between feeling fulfilled at work and taking home a decent wage, here are three exciting business sectors that also generate money.
1. Sneakers
If you’ve got a passion for sports shoes, becoming a sneaker collector could put a spring in your step.
From finding rare sneakers at busy expos to camping outside stores to snap up new limited-edition releases, you’ll immerse yourself in a dynamic niche culture.
And there’s money to be made in crepe soles and leather uppers too.
A pair of auto-lacing Nike Air Mag 2016’s can fetch a whopping $26,000 and if you nab a pair of Michael Jordan’s game-worn Converse Fastbreaks from 1984, you could sell them on for almost $200,000.
For non-collectors, there are several support businesses springing up around the sector — like bespoke sneaker clinics where you can clean, repair and restore prized shoes to their former glory.
2. Event organisation
Being an event organiser is challenging, fun and fulfilling.
And if you’re naturally gregarious and have excellent project management and organisational skills, you could be a great fit for this cool career.
As your reputation grows with each successful job, you’ll get to mix and mingle with high profile guests while ensuring their event runs as smoothly as possible.
Event planners at the recent Royal Wedding had a lot on their plate — from sourcing highly trained security professionals to creating a unique centrepiece wedding cake.
But your procurement skills will be tested at any event — between hiring reliable commercial heaters to keep guests warm to ensuring there’s enough alcohol to keep the party in full swing, you’ll always be busy.
3. Tattooing
Anyone without a talent in visual art is usually unsuited to working as a tattooist.
But if you’re already experienced in a discipline like painting or cartooning, you can probably convert your skills under the guidance of a time-served mentor.
Learning to tattoo on synthetic practise skin is a risk-free way for apprentice tattooists to work with a medium that approximates the real deal — but finding a friend brave enough to let you loose on their body once you reach an acceptable level of aptitude is even better.
And once you gain confidence, you’ll blend existing influences to create your own signature style and enjoy the thrill of working intimately with clients who trust you to bring their artistic visions to life.
Great tattoos have always been beautiful, and they’re gradually being accepted as a legitimate art form.
Taking the plunge in any of these business sectors can set you up for a career that’s varied and vibrant.
What’s your dream career? Share your thoughts in the comments section.