5 professions in Germany where earning money can be a lot of fun
Created: 10/30/2022 04:56
By: Jason Blaschke
The most beautiful jobs in the world are not always well paid - but can be a lot of fun.
For many of the professions, you don't even need a degree.
Stuttgart – consumer prices that are becoming more and more expensive, impending energy shortages and from October there will also be a gas surcharge.
One thing is certain, the coming months do not look rosy for many consumers in Germany.
Although the traffic light coalition decided on several relief packages, many users on Facebook rate the measures as just a drop in the bucket.
One measure is currently the subject of criticism.
5 professions that can be really fun - sometimes even without a degree
From September, a one-time heating subsidy from 415 euros will be paid out - but only to citizens who receive housing benefit in Germany.
This one-time payment "is of absolutely no use to the middle class, which is just on the verge of housing benefit," writes an angry Facebook user.
It's all the nicer when you have one of the 5 top-paid jobs in Germany, but they don't enjoy a good reputation in society.
But a job that fulfills you can be more important than money - at least that's what the
magazine Uniturm
reports, which reports on many jobs that can be really fun.
Some of the jobs require a degree or relevant training.
However, the listicle also contains several professions that do not require any special qualifications - it just takes courage to choose one of the most beautiful jobs:
city planner
Personal Shoppers
Computer Games Tester
Travel writer or reporter
Multimedia artist or influencer
Get creative as a city planner: salaries of over 60,000 euros possible
Interestingly, the listicle only contains jobs that, in principle, anyone can do.
Professions such as actors, artists or singers, which can be fun but for which you have to be known, are not mentioned.
But for example the job of an urban planner, which can be really interesting.
As the name suggests, urban planners develop the living space for thousands to millions of people.
However, a demanding degree in architecture or civil engineering is a prerequisite - but anyone who manages to get a job after completing their studies not only has a nice job, but also earns quite a lot.
According to
kununu
, a gross annual salary of up to EUR 68,300 is possible.
Personal shoppers – i.e. people who go shopping for others – earn significantly less.
For fashion connoisseurs and gamers: personal shoppers or computer game testers
However, there are no academic requirements for Personal Shoppers.
And if you are interested in fashion, you may find your dream job as a personal shopper, which can be really fun.
According to
Uniturm
, the job requires a lot of knowledge of human nature and good taste.
The annual salary ranges between 25,200 and 38,400 euros.
A nice job – but certainly not for everyone.
This also applies to computer game testers.
The profession actually exists - and in times of a booming gaming industry, computer game testers are even in demand.
However, one should consider that in addition to having fun gambling, knowledge of IT and good attention are required.
Because the task of a computer game tester is to check new releases and report possible errors to the developer.
Nevertheless, the job can be very fulfilling if you have an affinity for gaming.
A dream job for passionate gamers: computer games tester – but beware, gaming talent alone is not enough.
© Britta Pedersen/dpa
Seeing the world as a travel reporter – a nice job, but with a downside
According to reports from Uniturm
, computer game testers are
paid according to experience – hourly rates of seven to 15 euros are realistic, the magazine reports.
There is no concrete information on this
on
kununu .
The salary of travel reporters or authors is also difficult, since in this profession you usually work as a freelancer and have to negotiate your own fees.
But you see a lot of the world and get to know people.
Travel reporters write travel guides or write texts for blogs - a knack for photography and video is an advantage.
You should also be very flexible in the job, as you are never in one place for long.
However, as a travel reporter you have more freedom than in most other professions - perhaps this aspect is particularly appealing about the job.
Those who prefer a permanent position could also try their hand at being a tour guide.
In contrast to the travel reporter, a permanent position is more likely here.
A job that takes you to the most exotic countries on earth: travel reporter.
But the job also has its downsides.
© Tour Vital
Think carefully about your career as an influencer - fun, but also huge competition
The last job in the listicle is probably also the most well-known: multimedia artist or influencer - which sounds nice and exciting, but should be well thought out.
Because Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Co. are teeming with influencers who dream of a great career.
Very few are actually really successful in the end.
Nevertheless, the job can be a lot of fun - the place in this list is therefore well deserved.
Depending on how well-known and successful you are, you earn very well as an influencer.
In any case, you shouldn't be fooled by the pictures of big celebrities.
Everyone starts small and it takes time to work your way up to a serious brand.
It is easier in the 5 training occupations without a degree, which later promise a top salary.
The advantage of this is that you have a certain guarantee of success.
And especially in times of energy and price crises with record inflation of over seven percent, this is certainly an argument that should not be underestimated.
However, many career advisors recommend not only choosing a job based on the salary - conversely, a job should also offer prospects and fit your own talents and ideas.
This is one of the reasons why internships are an opportunity to get a taste of jobs, especially at the beginning of your professional career.