Got an urge to travel, but also need to make a living? These 10 jobs could provide you with an income while also satisfying your wanderlust. Read on to find out what these jobs entail and how to land them.
Flight attendant
Get a job as a flight attendant and you’ll literally be paid to fly around the world. Flight attendants get to stay in different places around the world and also get discounts on flights to use in their free time. To become a flight attendant, you don’t need any qualifications, but experience in the hospitality trade can be beneficial.
Cruise ship worker
There are hundreds of different cruise ship jobs to choose from. A handful of examples include bartenders, chefs, cleaners, entertainers and technicians. Working on a cruise ship could allow you to travel to all kinds of locations. You can look for cruise ship vacancies through cruise company websites and specialist cruise agencies.
Travel agent
As a travel agent, you’ll usually be working locally. However, many travel agencies offer paid work getaways or offer exclusive discounts on vacation packages. Some travel agency roles may even involve scoping out hotels to take photos and create write-ups. Travel agent career requirements can vary depending on the type of work you are applying for.
Stage technician
Stage technicians tour with musicians and other traveling performers. Their job is to handle elements like the sound, lighting, props, wardrobe and overall production. As a stage technician, you’ll be helping to arrange shows in many different locations – which could include locations around the world. Apprenticeships and degrees in technical theater are common entry routes into this career.
Travel nurse
Travel nurses take up temporary positions across the country. This is a chance to travel and live in different locations. You’ll need to be a registered nurse with some experience working in a hospital setting to consider this career. There are agencies that can help you to find your dream travel nurse job, allowing you to choose from various different locations.
Photographer
Photography work can be a great opportunity to travel. From photojournalism to wedding photography, many forms of this work can enable you to visit all kinds of locations. Most photographers are self-employed and will usually have practiced photography as a hobby for some time.
Travel writer
Travel writers write about places to travel to for guidebooks, travel agency websites or travel books. A good place to start is to create a travel blog where you can document places you’ve already been. Having writing and travel experience can help you land these jobs.
Traveling salesperson
There are many sales jobs that involve traveling and selling products and services. Pharmaceutical sales is a prime example that typically involves traveling to meet health professionals and sell various medical products. Getting hired typically requires having some sales experience.
Retail buyer
Retail buyers travel around finding new products for shops to sell. This typically involves scouting out various manufacturers, wholesalers and independent sellers to find new exciting products. Such a job could take you around the country – or even around the world. This guide explains how to become a retail buyer.
Digital nomad
‘Digital nomad’ is an umbrella term to describe any job that can be worked remotely from a laptop. Jobs like programming, video editing, copywriting and graphic design can be done from any location – allowing you to travel as you work if you desire. Freelance jobs typically offer the most flexibility.