Every excitement seeker's worst nightmare is being tied down at a boring job, sitting in an office cubicle day after day. Luckily, there are plenty of careers that can accommodate an adventurous spirit. Your love for excitement does not need to be separate from your career. Here are four potential careers you can pursue that will give you plenty of new experiences and adventures:

Investigative Reporter

If you would like to enter the investigative field, make sure to choose the right courses in school and receive a journalism degree. Working at your school’s newspaper and land an internship at a professional publication before graduation can help you stand out and secure the job. Expect to land a job at the obituaries desk starting out at any newspaper, which will transition to a position at the general assignment desk if you show initiative and write well. Research and writing skills are a must-have for this career, as well as the ability to self-edit, a fierce tenacity, and fearless interview tactics.

Travel Agent

Wanderlusters can also utilize their skills and passions to succeed as travel agents. Getting started as a travel agent is relatively easy. A high school diploma, GED plus coursework at a junior college, or a professional school are required for the job. You’ll need to join the American Society of Travel Agents, an industry organization. Working as a travel agent requires organizational skills, computer savviness, basic knowledge of geography, and good communication skills.

Firefighter

Working as a firefighter will allow you can combine your fitness and adventurous spirit. Plan ahead in college for this career as well. Working as a volunteer firefighter is a prerequisite to landing a paid position, as is a CPR certification. Many successful firefighters obtain certification as emergency medical technicians (EMTs) while in college. Having prior experience will increase your chances of being hired and help you excel at your job.

Translator

Working as a translator lets you use your language skills and gives you adventure after adventure. As a traveling translator, you might accompany business people, researchers, and science teams on foreign trips. Common assignments include translating written materials and working as a go-between for the traveler and the native peoples. You will need degrees in the languages you plan to translate.

An office job is not for everyone. By choosing the right career, adventurephiles can find employment that doesn't conflict with their wanderlust. Start planning your coursework today if you are interested in these careers!

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