Check out 11 jobs that'll pay you to play at work
There are jobs that actually pay you to create imaginary worlds, live on the edge. From Radio jockey to Auto Designer, here's a list of rocking professions.
By ET Bureau | Updated:
Two decades of fierce, but exhausting growth, capped off by four years of nerve-wracking economic uncertainty, has left India Inc tired, drained and stressed out. And without play to refresh, revive and recharge fatigued executives, no amount of extra work is going to raise productivity any higher. The groans need to go away; the smiles need to come back.
Attention, workaholics. The routine nineto-fiver is passé; The rat race is getting more redefined. Today, if you aren’t having fun at your work, then count yourself out of the uber-cool, NextGen club.
There are jobs that actually pay you to create imaginary worlds, live on the edge or even jump off it. It's a world peopled by car testers, stunt designers and games developers, and a whole lot more.
From Radio jockey to Auto Designer, here's a list of rocking professions that you could also try out
Attention, workaholics. The routine nineto-fiver is passé; The rat race is getting more redefined. Today, if you aren’t having fun at your work, then count yourself out of the uber-cool, NextGen club.
There are jobs that actually pay you to create imaginary worlds, live on the edge or even jump off it. It's a world peopled by car testers, stunt designers and games developers, and a whole lot more.
From Radio jockey to Auto Designer, here's a list of rocking professions that you could also try out
| Wine tasting is not just about finding the right texture in a drink. It is also about blending in, meeting new people and getting to know cultures from across the globe. Read More | |
| Radio means that no matter what, the show must go on. Even if you’ve had the worst day possible, you have to be a trooper and get on with it. Read more | |
| Fitness training itself has come a long way from the time men would walk down to the nearest ‘Akhara’ to acquire bulging biceps. Read More | |
| Unlike office drones who live depressingly sheltered lives, life is an unending adrenalin rush for action director. Action directors typically start off as stuntmen. Read More | |
| A car tester is forever living life in the fast lane. He gets to ride the fanciest of Audis, Mercs and Porsches, and the best part is, there are no rules. Read More | |
| The working hours are flexible and the atmosphere very relaxed. An independent setup gives young staff an unprecedented degree of creative freedom. Read More | |
| Casting the right person for a role in a movie can lead to confusion. The trick lies in looking at the subject with a psychologist's eye. Read More | |
| Not everyone gets to write a script for their favourite TV character. The one whose show you never miss. It’s even more rare that you get to go out for a movie with them. Read More | |
| While your peers are looking for some serious internship with MNCs, you can have a blast. The only investment required in organising a party is loads of confidence. Read More | |
| Developing apps is about making a section of the target audience smarter. It is also challenging and yes, a lot of fun. Read More | |
| Designers receive as much if not more coverage than the CEOs. The job is not all about money, its also the comfort of being able to wear shorts to work. Read More |
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