9 Offbeat Careers That Pay Much More Than You Think

By siliconindia  |   Monday, 17 November 2014, 23:15 IST
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Pastry Chef –$20,000-$100,000+
If you relish the prospect of getting up early and completing most of your work before lunchtime, then pastry chef job could be a perfect match.
Being a pastry chef requires a lot of hard work, both mentally and physically. As such, the job requirements include a decent level of physical fitness, the ability to pay close attention to detail, and a quality to take pride in one’s work.  
Since most pastry chefs own and operate their own successful bakeries, a veteran in this field could earn somewhere between $30,000 and $50,000.
Magician—$49,000
If you have some tricks and illusions for people, then don’t stop yourself from considering magic as a full-time career, because the profession pays more than you think.
Magicians work at a specific venue, keep regular engagements, or work on a contract basis through an entertainment company. Mostly these individuals become high in demand and earn relatively high pay when they perform at kids’ birthday parties, corporate events and other kinds of shows and parties.
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