Virgin Group founder Richard Branson leads a pretty fabulous life. Since 1978, he has primarily lived on Necker Island, a private retreat in the British Virgin Islands. Now, the billionaire businessman is hiring an assistant, who will get to live…
How would you like to get paid to hang out in Cancun? How does $10,000 a month sound? It sounds like a fantasy job, but it’s a real role. Last year, Cancun.com announced that they were looking to hire a…
Usually when someone is accused of spending their days “sitting around eating bonbons,” it is meant to be an insult. You might feel differently, however, about getting paid to while away the hours munching on chocolate—and it turns out this…
Playing professional football isn’t exactly a cushy job—what, with all of the tackling and constant injuries—but it is a lucrative one. According to Fox Business, the minimum salary for NFL players during the 2016-2017 season was $450,000. But, even with…
Even though Prince Harry is off the market—crushing many a princess dream—that doesn’t mean the palace doors are completely closed. While the title is nowhere near as glamorous as duchess, The Royal Household recently posted a job opportunity on LinkedIn…
On Thursday, January 11th, Walmart announced that it will be closing several of their Sam’s Club warehouse locations. The decision means that they will lay off 10 percent of their 110,000 Sam’s Club workforce, or around 11,000 people. In total, 63…
By now, most of us are familiar with self-checkouts. You pick out your items, wait in line, scan them and bag them yourself. Now, some stores are taking it a step further—allowing you to scan and bag your groceries while you…
Working from home is on a lot of workers’ wish lists these days. Who wouldn’t love ditching their commute and being able to work in their sweats? If you’re looking for a job that gives you these benefits, Gametime, a…
Is there anything better than a long night of sound sleep? Not getting enough shut-eye has been shown to negatively affect everything from your happiness level to your sex life. Apparently, the amount of sleep you get can also affect…
Dream job alert! Have you always dreamed of being a mermaid? I’ll admit it—ever since I first saw “The Little Mermaid” at five years old, I’ve been somewhat obsessed with the mythical creatures. Now that I’m an adult, it’s pretty…
We’ve all been there: wondering what it must be like to live like a one-percenter. Or live like any of the glamorously wealthy people in say, “Gossip Girl.” Well now you can—kind of. An uber-wealthy New York City family is currently…
Are you the outdoorsy type and wish you could make a living off your love for nature? Well, today is your lucky day: The National Park Service is hiring for a variety of positions across its U.S. parks for next…
Update 11/16/17: Bummer! It looks like this job has been filled. When I was a kid, my grandfather was always working on a massive 3D puzzle. I didn’t really understand what was so exciting about building a replica of the…
You probably think that it takes an advanced degree and years of experience to score a high-paying job, right? While a formal education and significant experience in the field are required to begin earning the big bucks in many industries,…
Traveling is expensive. So, why not get paid to explore instead? You could bring home $10,000 per month to visit Mexico and brag about your trip.
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Just a few years after his quitting his accounting job, 28-year-old Ryan Grant is a business owner with profits in the six-figure range. This enterprising young man had the idea to turn his college side hustle into a mega-successful business.…
Looking for a side hustle so you can make some extra cash? Have you ever considered pet sitting or dog walking? Many people have tried their hand at these gigs so they could get themselves a little extra dough. But…
Soon after Amazon’s purchase of Whole Foods, it promised to lower prices on the retailer’s health, natural and organic food offerings. This could be the end of the store’s nickname of “Whole Paycheck.” Now, they are taking it a step…
Many jobs require writing and the communications skills, even when those jobs aren’t necessarily in the communications field (e.g., editor, journalist, advertising copy editor, blogger). Writing proposals, reports, memos, regular emails, customer-service letters, sales pitches and other communiques is a…
If you're handy and in need of some extra cash, you'll definitely want to check out TaskRabbit or similar services such as Handy or Thumbtack.
These women make a living as real-life mermaids at the Weeki Wachee Springs State Park in Florida. Is the gig as awesome as it sounds?
Considering finding a new job and relocating? New Zealand is actively recruiting US citizens to bring their talents to the area.
High-paying jobs tend to come with a great deal of stress. It’s a trade-off: If you want to make a lot of money, you have to be willing to work long hours and put up with an incredibly stressful job. But…