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.
Photo by Rachel Weitzman
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.
Photo by Emma Delaney
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.
Photo by Katherine Baker
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.
Photo by Emma Delaney
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.
Photo by Emma Delaney