9 Offbeat Careers That Pay Much More Than You Think

By siliconindia  |   Monday, 17 November 2014, 23:15 IST
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Cruise Ship Entertainer—$1,800-7000 A Month
With the entertainment industry gaining its popularity, cruise ship entertainment is another path with a lot of scope and also pays more than what you think.
The main job of an entertainer here is to please his target audience. However you will have to be a proven professional in order to make it into this field. The jobs here are highly demanding but at the same time very rewarding. The benefits here include regular paychecks and a chance to see the world apart from the opportunity to interact with some of the best professionals within the entertainment industry. This is a job that is highly social in nature where you are required to be an extrovert. If you are enthusiastic and enjoy socializing then this is one perfect field for you.
Personal Shopper—$20-40 an hour
A personal shopper may work in a group or can even be a single source of styling for the client that can earn you big pay than what you think. The duty of a personal shopper is to pick the right piece of clothing and accessories for different occasions that would suit the client. This career gives you a chance to work with some of the top names in the entertainment industry other then high-end personalities. Personal shoppers define the highest standards for service, sales, and customer satisfaction in every retail operation, but a course is must if you want to handle a big client.
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