Some people work for money. But many of us want more from life than that. We want to feel like we are making a difference in the world.
Finding a career that fits the bill, though, isn’t always easy. Often we get sidetracked by the rewards from taking a particular type of job instead of the work itself.
Here are some jobs that make a real difference in the world, motivating you every day.
Phlebotomist
Often drawing blood from people is medically essential. They need blood tests to determine what’s wrong with them.
Unfortunately, around 10 percent of people have a genuine fear of needles. They hate going for injections or blood tests. And that can prevent them from getting the treatment that they need.
Phlebotomists, therefore, are essential. These are people who understand how to put others at ease and draw blood with a minimum of trauma.
Homeless Services Worker
Many people wind up on the street through no fault of their own. That’s why they need homeless services workers to provide them with the resources that they need to survive. Becoming a homeless services worker can be highly rewarding at times. You’ll often get the chance to help homeless people transition from life on the street to full-time accommodation. You may even be able to help some of them find rewarding careers and start earning money again.
Teaching In Deprived Communities
Teaching can be a rewarding job in itself. But it can be even more impactful if you teach in deprived communities. Teach for America jobs place teaching graduates in a variety of locations to aid local teachers. By distributing talent, the organization is able to increase standards across the board, allowing more young people to experience a quality education.
CBT Therapist
Cognitive-behavioral therapy is a new form of psychotherapy. Instead of spending years delving into people’s pasts, it attempts to correct people’s problems using an array of techniques. These change the way that people think about their traumas, making their lives more manageable.
Many treatments are short-term. Thus, you can often help patients over relatively short time frames – perhaps six to twelve weeks or so.
Vegan Chef
The world still eats a lot of meat. But vegan chefs are proving that you don’t necessarily need to eat animals to have a great experience at mealtimes.
Vegan chefs make a difference because they are helping to reduce animal suffering.
Florist
Florists often find themselves at the center of emotional experiences. People go to them when they want to say something special or celebrate a big event in their lives.
Florists’ job is to create bouquets that are suitable for every circumstance. As a florist, you need to understand things like color, seasonality and the implied meaning of certain flowers.
Solar Energy Installer
If you are concerned about the environment, you might want to become a solar energy installer. These professionals fit solar panels to roofs to help homeowners become more energy efficient. Salaries in the field are also good too, mainly because so few people have the skills required.
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