Did you know that only a third of UK workers are happy in their jobs? This figure is particularly startling when you consider that we spend most of our time at work, indicating that we spend most of our time feeling unhappy or unappreciated. However, it doesn’t have to be that way.
While you can’t expect to feel happy 100% of the time at work (9 am meetings are never fun), it is possible to find a job that you enjoy, even if it means navigating your way through a career change.
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You simply need to identify your key interests and hobbies and find ways to monetise them. For example, if you like spending time outdoors, there are plenty of career opportunities for you to explore in this field, such as:
Tree Surgeon.
Becoming a tree surgeon is an incredibly lucrative and exciting career for anyone looking to spend more time outdoors and less time behind a desk. Within this role, you will be in charge of maintaining public safety through cutting down, planting and maintaining wooded areas. While you will need to carry out some training to become a tree surgeon, there are also various progression opportunities available to you the more qualified and experienced you become.
Outdoor Activities Tutor.
If you enjoy exercising or working out, then you may want to consider a career as an outdoor pursuits teacher. This gives you a chance to create a business from your hobby, whether you enjoy white water rafting or rock climbing. This is also a great way to combine your health and your career, as an exercise-oriented profession ensures you take good care of your mind and body.
Gardener.
When undergoing a career change, it’s important that you’re making the right decisions regarding your career. This means that you have to do some research ahead of time to see whether this career change is financially viable and will provide you with income year-round. Despite popular belief, gardening is ideal in this respect, though the nature of your work will vary depending on the seasons. It’s also great for those with a natural green finger.
Park Ranger.
Working as a park ranger is the perfect career for somebody who wants to spend as much time outside as humanly possible, as your daily duties will require you to travel across the park and ensure it’s kept in good order. You’ll also be responsible for enforcing rules and maintaining guest safety, which is great for those looking for a career change that comes with more responsibility and authority.
Archaeologist.
While becoming an archaeologist may require you to undertake more extensive training than the other options on this list, it is an incredibly exciting career venture. After all, it gives you the chance to work both outdoors (on digs and excavations) and indoors (carrying out research), meaning it can be the best of both worlds for those who like a little variation in their day-to-day life. Working as an archaeologist is also a good career for people who want to travel the world.
