Image Source: Flickr User Ed and Eddie [1]
Anyone else think there should be a college course dedicated to all the unusual or overlooked jobs available in this great, vast world? Career indecision and panic will lead people down career paths that seem obvious or safe, even if they aren't stimulating in any way. Turns out, there are plenty of lesser-known occupations that can pay well and provide opportunities to travel, work outdoors with your dog, or even save lives, as folks from all sorts of professions explained recently on Reddit [2]. Keep scrolling for some major career inspiration.
Outdoor Guides and Instructors
Image Source: Flickr User David Prasad [3]
Comment [4] from discussion (Serious) What is a great career path that kids in college aren't aware exists? [5].
Medical Laboratory Scientist
Image Source: Flickr user Andra Mihali [6]
Comment [7] from discussion (Serious) What is a great career path that kids in college aren't aware exists? [8].
Comment [9] from discussion (Serious) What is a great career path that kids in college aren't aware exists? [10].
Inspector, Solar Company
Image Source: Flickr User Oregon Department of Transportation [11]
Comment [12] from discussion (Serious) What is a great career path that kids in college aren't aware exists? [13].
Mortuary and Funeral Services
Image Source: HBO [14]
Comment [15] from discussion (Serious) What is a great career path that kids in college aren't aware exists? [16].
Perfusionist
Image Source: Flickr User Andy G [17]
Comment [18] from discussion (Serious) What is a great career path that kids in college aren't aware exists? [19].
Flight Attendant
Image Source: Flickr User Atomic Taco [20]
Comment [21] from discussion (Serious) What is a great career path that kids in college aren't aware exists? [22].
Advertising Copywriter
Image Source: HBO [23]
Comment [24] from discussion (Serious) What is a great career path that kids in college aren't aware exists? [25].
Instructional Design
Image Source: Flickr User Henry Hagnäs [26]
Comment [27] from discussion (Serious) What is a great career path that kids in college aren't aware exists? [28].
Stagehand
Image Source: Flickr User Ed and Eddie [29]
Comment [30] from discussion (Serious) What is a great career path that kids in college aren't aware exists? [31].
Technical Writer
Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Sheila Gim [32]
Comment [33] from discussion (Serious) What is a great career path that kids in college aren't aware exists? [34].
Comment [35] from discussion (Serious) What is a great career path that kids in college aren't aware exists? [36].