Are These The Best Jobs In The World?

Are These The 10 Best Jobs In The World?
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Ever feel like you’re in the wrong job? You’re certainly not alone. A study found that as many as one in three Brits are unhappy at work.

But it’s not all doom and gloom - a further report found that one in ten Brits love their job so much they would do it for free.

The survey, by recruitment firm Monster UK, which polled almost 2,000 UK workers, also noted that 13% of those with the lowest income said they love their job, suggesting that money isn’t everything when it comes to career fulfilment.

"It’s said that money can’t buy you happiness, and it certainly seems like some UK workers agree," commented Michael Gentle, head of consumer marketing at Monster.co.uk.

"Jobs in certain sectors like education, nursing or charities may not be the highest paying, but can offer a lot of personal fulfillment.

"While money is often an important factor in choosing a position, the survey results suggest that there can be much more to job satisfaction than just an impressive pay cheque. And whatever your primary motivation is, we think every jobseeker should find something that on some level provides a level of fulfilment."

If you’re currently one of the 12 million Brits who dreads the drudgery of 9 to 5 but you’d like to become one of the privileged 10% that is so happy at work you’d gladly do it for free, perhaps it’s time to have a rethink. Your dream job could be easier to attain than you realise.

From eating chocolate for a living and being paid to go to sleep in luxury hotel rooms to playing with sex toys and travelling the world to test out water park slides, there are plenty of jobs out there that would be enough to bring a smile to the face of even the most disgruntled worker. And the brilliant news is, most of them don’t require any specific previous training.

10 Best Jobs In The World
Chocolate Consultant(01 of10)
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If the highlight of your working day is the 4 o'clock chocolate run, perhaps you should take inspiration from Jenny Earle. A self-confessed chocoholic, Earle spends her day immersed in chocolate, so to speak.Like a pretty, modern-day Willy Wonka, the chocolate expert and consultant runs 'chocolate ecstasy tours' and consults for various small and large businesses on cost analysis and strategy, taste analysis and recipe development.Find out if you've got what it takes to be a chocolate consultant with Louise Thomas's insider guide. (credit:Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Water Slide Tester(02 of10)
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Want a life of thrills and spills? In January 2013, Leeds student Sebastian Smith landed a £20,000 a year job as a water slide tester with First Choice travel company. The role involved travelling the globe for six months visiting the world's best water parks in places as far and wide as Faliraki, Turkey and Jamaica, and rating their slides. Fancy making a splash for cash? Check out these tips on how to become a water slide tester. (credit:Maria Bobrova via Getty Images)
Video Game Tester(03 of10)
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Think playing video games for a living sounds too good to be true? A quick Google search will show you this dream job really does exist and companies are regular looking for candidates.Read up on a few pointers on how to become a games tester before you make your application, if you want the best chance of beating the competition. (credit:Peter Dazeley via Getty Images)
Beer Taster(04 of10)
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In past centuries ale tasters (or ale coroners as they were known then) were used to check the health and safety of alcohol being sold in the local area. But in 2010 the role was reintroduced by London's trendy Spitalfield's Market. The market's modern day version can be found blogging at The London Ale Taster where he reviews the good, the bad and the ugly of the ales sold in the area. (credit:Photostock Israel via Getty Images)
Luxury Travel Reviewer(05 of10)
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Find yourself counting down the days to annual leave? Got a picture like this as your work computer screen saver? Perhaps you should keep your eyes peeled for Luxury Travel Intelligence's next vacancy. The members-only resource for wealthy travellers advertised last month (March 2014) for someone to tour the world for a year, reviewing the most exclusive hotels and resorts. The trip, worth £600,000 included a stay on Sir Richard Branson's Necker Island, a visit to David Furnish's new Champagne lounge in Las Vegas, a stay at the Velaa Private Island hotel in the Maldives and a tour of Europe's top ski resorts. (credit:Trinette Reed via Getty Images)
Sex Toy Tester(06 of10)
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Feel like you just don't get the buzz you need from your current job? You could do worse than take a leaf out of student Amy Kingston's book. The 22-year-old confessed to Reveal magazine she earns around £250 a month, testing sex toys and writing saucy reviews for adult website, lovehoney.co.uk.Fancy giving it a go? The website is recruiting as we speak. (credit:Laurence Dutton via Getty Images)
Bed Tester(07 of10)
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Ever feel like face planting your keyboard and having a little snooze at work. Well, land yourself a role as a bed tester and you could get paid for sleeping on the job.As 'director of bed bouncing' for hotel chain Premier Inn, Natalie Thomas is tasked with testing how comfortable each of the chain's 46,000 beds is, spending about 20 minutes on each - just long enough for a quick power nap! (credit:Matthew Leete via Getty Images)
Wildlife Caretaker(08 of10)
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Check out this genuine job description for a Wildlife Caretaker from Australia Tourism: 'We're searching for a Wildlife Caretaker - someone with a deep kinship for our native wildlife, nurturing the unspoilt landscape and breathtaking ecosystem with your knowledge and passion and sharing our stories with the world.As Wildlife caretaker you'll swim with sea lions, come face to face with great white sharks and assist with conservation projects. Your duties will allow you to explore our amazing environment by foot, kayak, bicycle, and boat, taking only photographs and leaving only footprints. On Kangaroo Island you'll talk to wallabies and cuddle koalas, sun bake with seals on the pristine beach at Seal Bay, feed echidnas in untouched bushland, and play with dolphins in the crystal clear waters.'Sorry, we forgot to say - the job has already gone. (credit:Stringer via Getty Images)
Personal Shopper(09 of10)
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Love clothes? Love shopping? A personal shopper could be your perfect role. Okay, so you're not shopping for yourself but you do get to spend the day choosing clothes and putting outfits together.Most major department stores now have their own personal shoppers - or style consultants - on hand to help those who have the cash to splash but don't have the first clue about styling.For an insider's view, Liberty personal shopper, Karen Proctor spills the beans. (credit:Reza Estakhrian via Getty Images)
Chief Funster(10 of10)
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Yes, you read that correctly. This job exists - and once again it's thanks to the Australian tourist board. They certainly know about job satisfaction in Oz. Chief Funster, Andrew Smith, based in Sydney, travels throughout New South Wales as a social media commentator and professional party-goerr, reviewing the coolest gigs, parties and VIP events in Sydney and New South Wales as well as helping to promote food festivals, lifestyle, sports, cultural, entertainment and arts events across the state. Working behind the scenes, Andrew plays an integral role in the Sydney Festival, Mardi Gras and Vivid Festival, all leading up to the spectacular New Year's Eve fireworks on Sydney Harbour. (credit:Chev Wilkinson via Getty Images)