Freelancing: Ideal career option for the people with free spirit
“I am a free spirit. Either admire me from the ground or fly with me.”
In the modern era of intensive competition, it is challenging for a free-spirited/bohemian/hippie to get a secure job, stable life and adequate income. You may have an allergy to dress code and schedule life style, or you just want flexibility in your work. As a bohemian person, you want to spend a free life with adventures and want to have new experiences. However, you also need to remember that you have to pay the bills. For that, you need to find out the most suitable hippie career path.
“Trying to tame a free spirit is like telling the wind to stop blowing.”
There are some universal misconceptions about free-spirited people. We often consider them broke, party animals, weed-smoking Hippies who have a little to offer to the society. However, it is far little to be true. Bohemians live life on their own terms. They follow their passions and dreams. They are hardworking and creative. The only thing that free spirited people want is to find out a way to make ends meet. Following are ten career options that will allow you to be flexible and apply their creativity into practice.
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Musician
“A song is anything that can walk by itself”_ Bob Dylan
Are you inclined towards music? Take inspiration from Bob Dylan. You should consider auditioning for a bar to be hired as the resident performer. (Like Shania Twain in Vegas and Celine Dion) It is an excellent opportunity for a free-spirited musician to get paid to do what they love.
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Photographer
"There are no rules for good photographs; there are only good photographs."_ Ansel Adams
Many hippies have exceptional photography skills and Instagram is considered as their best friends. So, if you have a good camera and have the passion for photography, then show it to the world. Photography can definitely be your next career move. You need to gather some experience with photography and then you will be ready to move around in the world of photography on your own.
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Freelance writer
If you are passionate about writing, you can make a living out of it by freelancing. There are tons of website on the internet like Aout.com, HubPages, Fiverr, and Listverse. If you are lucky enough or have the right set of skills, you might get hired by the Traveler magazine of National Geography.
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Acting career
Acting may be of interest to you, in that case you could take part in acting workshops. It may come handy for a golden career opportunity. You may have to start your journey as an extra for EastEnders, and gradually you start your acting journey as next Hugh Jackman.
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Chef
Many Bohemians love cooking. If you are one of them who feels happy and stress-free while cooking, then start to take it seriously. Who knows, you may become the next MasterChef! You can take the example of Jamie Oliver, who had no professional education when he started his job as a pastry chef. To become a successful chef, passion for cooking is all you require. There are thousands of restaurants and pubs that train amateur chefs up.
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Interior designer
“The table and the chairs are not in the right place, and the room's colors look awful.”
Many free-spirited people have an eye on grooming spaces. They might want to think about develop their career as an interior designer. You should start thinking about developing your portfolio and one day you might start your own business.
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Teacher
“I am not a teacher but an awakener”_ Robert Frost
Teaching is one of the most sacred jobs since the beginning of the humankind. Qualification and patience are the two necessary things for this profession. Hippies could combine traveling with teaching and start to teach English or any other subject of their expertise in abroad.
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Travel nurse
"Nursing is the gentle art of caring."
It might become a very convincing career opportunity for you. You can travel all around the world, earn money and make social welfare. You just have to select when you prefer to work and where you prefer to work. In addition, it will provide you peace of mind by providing help to the needy people.
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Stunt performer
“If one day the speed kills me, do not cry because I was smiling.”_ Paul Walker
Do you remember this heart touching quote by Paul Walker? If you feel the same adrenaline rush like Paul, it might be the best career opportunity for you. You can have fun jumping from fast cars, riding bikes and running away from an imaginary giant. Overall it may be an exciting package.
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Establishing own business
Start your business by selling unconventional things like printed T-shirts, handicrafts or do your own catering service. You can make you own ice cream parlor in your old and broken van. You just have to repair and repaint it and transform it into ice cream truck.
Helpful resources for Bohemians that can help to make a living
Here are some resources have been given for the free spirited who are trying to make their living for them and their families.
- Official web portal of US government
- Nice Job Board Sites
- LinkedIn (Largest professional network in global basis)
- Dumpster Dive
