Sick of working at a job that you dread to go to each day? It’s easy to become frustrated doing something boring and tedious. But you don’t have to.

There are plenty of practical careers out there that you can get into for something more exciting. MoneyWise shared some fun options to liven up your workweek.

Ethical Computer Hacker

When you think of hackers, you probably think of criminals trying to steal someone’s information.

But hackers can be preventative too! You can get paid over $92,000 to go to town trying to break a company’s website if they hire you to test its security.

Concert Promoter

Always wanted to gush about that new band you like? Get paid to do it by becoming a promoter for an act!

Helping a group with booking and advertising can earn you around $100,000 and plenty of chances to see them perform.

Graphic Designer

No need to be a starving artist. Nearly every company has visual components that they need to be designed for promotional materials. Salaries for these roles are usually around $47,000.

Food Scientists

New food products go through a lot of rigorous trial and error before hitting the shelves. At a salary of around $62,000, you can be part of the team designing the perfect taste for the next great snack.

Fashion Designer

Have people always said you have an eye for style? Then why not make money off your creativity by creating a trendy new look? Salaries at fashion companies are around $65,000.

Landscape Architect

Do you love nature and gardening? If you have a talent for it, many businesses are looking for someone to help them create incredible outdoor spaces. The pay for such work is often north of $63,000.

Toy Makers

Before the exciting new toy winds up in the hands of kids, it needs to be designed by the toy businesses. If your inner child is longing to play again, you can make around $80,000 to help make a child’s favorite toy.

Never let anyone tell you work can’t be fun. It could be there’s a company out there that would be happy to pay you to do what you love most.

Want more fun jobs ideas? MoneyWise has a full list of 41 fun jobs that you can work at. Read about them all here.

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