Top 10 Jobs for the Wanderlust – Trucking Tops the List

The digital age is upon us. Traditional business relationships are evolving to adapt to the capabilities of technology. More and more people are working from home, or finding new ways to work on the road. If you are someone that really loves to travel, being bogged down in an office is nothing short of a nightmare. Luckily, there are a few jobs that make it possible to maintain your ideal lifestyle.

Top 10 Jobs for Those on the Go

Living an alternative life is easier than ever, here are a few careers that can allow you to travel further and stay there longer.

1.Independent Trucker

While trucking is often looked at as difficult and last resort career, it doesn’t have to be. If you have the means to purchase or lease a truck, you can determine your hours and make your cabin as comfortable as any home.

Connectivity on the road is improving and finding work in certain areas can be easy based on seasonal trends. If you’ve always dreamed of taking a camper across the country, why not take a big rig instead? You can pick up loads where and when you wish. You can pay your expenses and keep on trucking. Is there anything better than being on the open road and still making money?

Being an independent trucker can be like a lifelong road trip, except while seeing the beauty of a continent, you can make a few bucks along the way.

2. Flight Attendant

Flight attendants are some of the most well traveled individuals on the planet. Working for an airline obviously has its perks. Namely, free flights for you and your friends plus occasional upgrades and stop overs in exotic locations.

It can be a stressful job that has you constantly moving. If that sounds like something you like then check out the career pages of the major carriers in your area. Keep in mind there’s always the chance that an emergency, unruly passenger, or overall fatigue will make you miss home. However, many believe the benefits outweigh the costs, at least for a while.

3. Tour Guide

Independent tour guides can make the most of an under regulated industry. If you have a knack for history, art, public speaking, and an entrepreneurial spirit, you can make it work as a guide. Guides often offer tip based tours that can see income vary wildly, but good guides can command $100 per tour.

This can be a weekend job to supplement another income source or simply a way to extend you time in a certain destination. Captivating a crowd and generating interest in a very saturated industry can be difficult, so dedication and a strong network will go a long way to your success.

4. Freelance Writer

Writing is a skill we all use daily. So why not put it to work and start generating some pay? The internet makes it possible to work and write from anywhere. With more and more corporations and websites wanting a wide variety of languages (especially English) for their online presence, finding work can be a quite simple.

If you’ve always been one of the best students in English class, it’s possible to start a career or get a little extra spending money on your trip. Meeting deadlines, and finding someone to trust you with your first assignment can be difficult, but after you establish a reputation for quality, you can write as much or as little as your lifestyle allows.

Alternatively, you can blog and get paid. You can document your experience on the road and your audience can live vicariously through you. You can generate income through placing ads on your site or selling digital products.

5. Photographer

For many people becoming a travel photographer is a pipe dream. However, the first step is merely going to your desired destination. Many off the beaten path places are always looking for creative photos for their websites, brochures, offices, etc. You’re always taking photos anyway, so why not see if they are worth something.

While this means you will lose creative license upon sale, it gives you the ability to keep travelling, and a reason to push the envelope with more and more unique trips.

6. Au Pair

Being an Au Pair is an excellent way to visit new countries. Most families are looking for domestic help either during the school year or summer, meaning contracts run between 3-9 months. This gives you the opportunity to visit a wide variety of places in a short window of time.

Legal residency and relatively short “working” hours allow you some true relaxation. However, experiences can vary wildly based on your relationships with the kids and parents. Pay may be low, but free food, housing, transport, and supplies make it virtually expense free.

7. Fitness/Yoga Instructor

Fitness and yoga instructors have some of the most flexible jobs in the world. Having good clients means you can take a few weeks off and travel.

You also have the ability of being in a demonstration based business where language is not totally necessary. Furthermore, the large quantity of English speaking expats in every country means, many gyms and studios are looking for training professionals to teach premium classes.

Infiltrating the expat community, as well as the health and wellness spas around the world, where there is a dearth of options, can give you a near monopoly on classes in a foreign city.

8. Bartender

Around the world the requirements are the same. Make good drinks, hold good conversations, and handle the rush and you can work anywhere. Knowing the local language will help greatly but working in a tourist area allows you to get by with English alone.

After a few basic classes, you can learn enough language to serve a few beers or mojitos. Bartenders in classy establishments can earn an excellent living, often on tips or a cash only basis. This means more money in your pocket.

What’s the downside? You’ll work late nights, struggle with inconsistent income, and the occasional belligerent patron. Bartending can be a perfect option for anyone looking to have a good time and work around the globe.

9. English Teacher

The demand for good English education is rising worldwide. The growth is concentrated within the burgeoning economies in the middle and Far East. Many companies are looking to do business with the “west” and that means speaking good English. A good English teacher can live with a survivable wage almost anywhere.

Certification can cost anywhere from $400-$2000, but that will set you up with endless opportunities as long as you wish to continue. The drawbacks of limited advancement, lower pay, and difficulties of learning a second language, make it a good job for young people looking for a few years away.

10. Programmer/Web Designer

Programmers and developers can work anywhere with internet. With high rates per hour, and constant demand, location really doesn’t matter anymore. Your code is the same in Thailand as it is in Denmark.

Also, computer code is a universal language meaning everyone is looking for good coders regardless of background. If you’ve thought about living abroad, see if your job will discuss a per-project-rate or a remote set-up. If not, striking out on your own can be lucrative and fulfilling option.

Did we miss any other job that’s great for those on the go? Share in the comments.