5 Offbeat Jobs That Pay Surprisingly Well

By siliconindia  |   Tuesday, 01 April 2014, 23:36 IST   |    1 Comments
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Sommelier: Everyone gets high on wines, but sommeliers or wine stewards are the individuals who actually know the real highs and lows of alcoholic beverage. Even though sommelier is not an entry-level job, highly skilled work makes it a great bet among professionals who are looking for an offbeat career like this. A Sommelier’s job is to help customers or visitors to select a wine that goes perfectly with their meal. These professionals need to possess exceptional taste and exemplary customer service skills. A sommelier job description demands thorough understanding of wines; their composition; method of preparation and how they affect foods on your menu. Even though male predominantly dominates this profession, at the movement more women are exploring such kind of job opportunities by entering the field.



Voice-Over Artist: If you are a person who can flawlessly emote through voice, then this offbeat job is perfect for you. Individuals willing to work as a voice over artist should have a strong voice with good diction, characterization, inflection, tone and microphone technique.  And the interesting part is, you don’t need any college degree or formal education to choose this career path; you will get to live a new character every day and that’s fun! Unlike acting, this profession is not a tough industry to get in and it pays big bucks. With the dubbed foreign language movies and sitcoms gaining in huge popularity, this industry is growing faster with plenty of opportunities. The salary depends upon the budget of the show and can range between 5,000 and 20,000 per sitting.
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