At certain points of our career, we take time to reflect and question what we would have done differently. Unfortunately for many of us, the once childhood dream of developing a right foot like that of Wayne Rooney, the voice box of Adele, or the relaxing tones of David Attenborough is a far cry away from reality.
That said, a commitment to learning and a drive to pursue is certainly enough to pave a career within a whole host of industries.
STEM has become a greater focus here in the UK. Graduates of science, technology, engineering, and maths usually receive a higher annual salary than other university leavers, regardless of the job in which they are working. With this in mind, we’ve decided to examine the various industries across the globe, assessing which is the most attractive to work in, whether they offer generous holiday allowances or luxurious uniforms.
Considered transport?
People will always need to get around, so this industry will always shine in a positive light. The question is, why would you join such an industry? The world is a wonderful place, awash with natural beauty and a host of differing cultures, yet, the issue for many of us is, we’ll never get the opportunity to witness even a miniscule percentage of that.
However, if you choose to follow a career as a flight attendant, exploring the world becomes more than just feasible, you get paid to do it. Seize the opportunity to visit some of the most far flung destinations, places you couldn’t even spell the name of before you landed the job. If that isn’t enough to sway you, consider the fact most flight attendants also work flexible hours, choosing the time and frequency of their shifts. Free flights and attractive uniforms are further perks worth your attention.
Believe it or not, the average senior flight attendant should make around £20,000 per year. However, this will increase further when you start sporting a pilot uniform…
Considered teaching?
There’s a lot to consider when becoming a teacher, don’t just think about the abundance of holidays you will be granted. Teachers bring work home every night of the week and will often devote their weekends to marking essays and planning lessons.
Undoubtedly, the two largest benefits of becoming a teacher, come in the form of something you cannot physically witness — no two days being the same, and knowing full well you have the ability on each of those days to inspire a young mind. Most people get dissatisfied in their job because they get bored, working on repetitive tasks on daily basis, but teaching exists as a constant learning curve.
In the UK, newly qualified teachers should earn around £22,917.
Considered policing?
A job in the police force can be incredibly rewarding. Unlike being stuck behind a desk all day, a policer officer is out on the street, protecting and serving their local community. Although the self-fulfilment that comes from being a police officer is undoubtedly the most attractive benefit, officers can become a member of the generous pension scheme, of which the police service contribute 21.3% of their pay on top of their own contributions.
If you’re a constable in your first year, you can expect around £19,971 per year. Despite this, the wage increases on an annual basis, to £38,382 after approximately seven years.
Considered journalism?
With the Digital Era in full swing, many are under the impression that journalism is under threat. American news website Huffpost noted, ’journalism will never die as long as the world has news to report and requires someone to report it’.
Alongside the obvious positives of learning something new every day, thanks to the traditional media being broken down, you no longer must be tied to a publication. Freelance is perhaps the biggest beauty of working as a journalist — it means you decide who you write for and what you want to write, ensuring your job remains interesting and doesn’t slip into the category of mundane.
Journalists can earn around £25,000 with five years’ experience.
Considered energy?
Many people will be speculative over encouraging a career in this area, but, if you are willing to put in a considerable amount of hard work, then you will certainly reap the rewards. Most workers, if offshore, will only work two-fifths, or half the year, thanks to their shift pattern.
Although the demand for renewable energy is constantly increasing and we are continually reminded of crude oil shortages, oil and gas caters for approximately three-quarters of the UK’s primary energy source, and output is expected to double by 2030.
The average salary is more than double the national average.
All industries offer their own set of benefits in terms of flexibility, day-to-day duties, and of course, earnings. Which industry will you be stepping into?
Sources
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