Not liking the prospect of a 9-5 desk job in some corporate office? Fear not, Spoon is here to help. Check out this list of groovy careers and we’ll have you changing your future plans in no time. Suddenly the thought of being a doctor won’t be so appealing anymore.

1. Chocolate Explorer

That’s right. We need someone to find the perfect cocoa beans for the chocolate we love. And trust us, it’s not that easy, so strap on your boots and start exploring.

Perks: Traveling to uncharted territories becomes commonplace.

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2. Cake Designer

This is when the worlds of art and cooking collide. Icing bags replace paintbrushes and fresh-baked cakes replace canvases.

Perks: Two words – edible art.

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3. Fortune Cookie Message Writer

Who doesn’t want to predict peoples’ futures for a living?

Perks: You become the ultimate (yet completely anonymous) source of wisdom.

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4. Chewing Gum Taster

There’s nothing more annoying than chewing a bad piece of gum that loses its flavor immediately after you put it in your mouth. So thank goodness we have these gum tasters to ensure that our minty cravings are properly satisfied.

Perks: You develop great jaw structure from chewing so much gum.

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5. Ice Cream Flavor Guru

Like the chewing gum taster, this profession is necessary if we want to continue indulging unique, top-notch ice cream. Otherwise we’d all be stuck with sub-par ice cream to cure our emotional meltdowns.

Perks: Unlimited ice cream. All day. Everyday.

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