HIGH-PAYING JOBS THAT APPEAR TO BE REALLY ENJOYABLE

VIDEOGAME DESIGNER

The gaming industry is at full swing and its progress has

surpassed that of many other industries in only a few years.

However, video games are terribly complex and there are

millions of lines of code that develop every aspect of the

game, from maps to characters. Behind these complicated

“miracles” are designers who spend their days working on

the little details you might not even notice while playing.

Don’t feel bad for them, though, because they get paid

better than you probably realize.

VIDEOGAME PLAYER

As we all know there are millions of avid gamers out there but

some of these players happen to be really good to the point

where they make a living from it. An elite video gamer who

participates in top tournaments with great success makes an

average £35,000 per year while the top 10 players in the world

make anything from £350,000 to over £700,000 annually.

Is this a job, you ask? Apparently so.

STAND-UP COMEDIAN

In stand-up comedy, the comedian usually recites a group of

humorous stories, jokes, and one-liners typically called a

monologue, routine, or act. Just as with professional athletes

and video gamers, stand-up comedians can make from a few

thousand pounds to £500,000 for basically doing their hobby.

For example, Jerry Seinfeld’s net worth is estimated to be

about £39 million. Not bad for a jokester.

TOY CREATOR

Toys are a necessity for children not just because they provide

entertainment, but because they can also provide excellent

learning experiences. What many people don’t realize,

however, is that there is no magical toy machine that pops out

new and amazing toys at regular intervals. Designing and

creating toys is a major process and there are some ordinary

(but talented) people behind this industry who are in charge

of this process. For an average toy creator the annual salary

can top millions.

EVENT PLANNER

The event planning industry includes events of all sizes from

the Olympics down to small weddings and business breakfast

meetings. So depending on how ambitious and capable you are,

the more money and glory you can get.

PARK RANGER

Being a park ranger might sound like an extremely boring job to

some, but for those who enjoy nature they can get a chance at

protecting and preserving national property while making

a very decent wage.

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

For those who might not know, a graphic designer is the type of

creative person who puts together images, typography, or

moving graphics to create a design. This individual creates

the images you see on your favourite print and online media

among other things. The average graphic designer in the

US today makes around $52,000 per year.

PROFESSIONAL ATHLETE

Even though their salaries can vary greatly (depending on the

sport and their popularity) a professional athlete can usually

make anything from £35,000 to over a million. Of course,

if your name is Tom Brady, Lebron James, Cristiano Ronaldo,

or Roger Federer then you can make £35,000 per week but

these are just a few of the rare exceptions.