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Gettysburg College research indicates that the average person will work 90,000 hours during their lifetime. Zippia reports that the average American works 8.5 hours a day, with the average being 5.4 hours on weekends. It takes a lot of effort!
Americans’ growing demands for a better work-life balance are not surprising, and it raises the question of what kinds of well-paying jobs are available that don’t require you to spend the majority of your waking hours at your workplace. We’ll now examine some of the highest-paying professions that allow you to work fewer hours and get more money.
Keep in mind that it’s hard to predict with precision how many hours you’ll need to work in these professions, and it’s nearly impossible to predict how much vacation time and other perks you’ll receive, as those things primarily depend on the organization. Additionally, keep in mind that depending on where you live, pay can (and probably will) vary greatly. But let’s investigate in light of that.
Dental Hygienist
A dental hygienist works eight hours a day, although usually only three or four days a week, according to Indeed. They are often required to spend an hour with each patient. Additionally, you might not have to be at the office all the time. A few dental hygienists are employed by hospitals or assisted living facilities. An associate’s degree, which takes roughly 16 months to finish, is the required level of education.
Webmaster
There may be some flexibility, even though the majority of web developers work 40 hours a week in a full-time job. There are currently more than 127,524 independent web developers working in the United States, according to Zippia. Even without a formal degree, one can become a web developer.
Translator & Interpreter
To work as an interpreter or translator, you usually need a bachelor’s degree, however you can advance in this field. According to CareerProfiles, employment opportunities for interpreters and translators are predicted to increase by 42% over the next ten years. The majority of these professions put in 40 hours a week on average, but if you choose to work for yourself, you might have more flexibility.
Plumber
Although it may not seem like a very romantic career choice, becoming a plumber may be very profitable. To begin, all you need is a high school diploma or GED, and since you can advance to the point of launching your own company, you can readily choose your own schedule and clientele.
Agent for Real Estate
Even if you don’t end up selling multimillion-dollar properties on “Selling Sunset,” you can still become a successful realtor. The fact that you merely need a real estate license to get the work is another fantastic benefit of this incredibly flexible position.
Manager of Public Relations
As a public relations manager, you might easily put in a lot of hours, but you could also take a more laid-back approach and work as a freelancer, doing it on your own terms. However, compared to some of the other careers listed here, this one does demand a higher level of schooling. In most cases, years of experience and a bachelor’s degree are required.
Professor
Professors are capable of putting in a lot of hours at work, and many of them do. However, depending on where you work, you may eventually reach a stage in your career when you choose your own office hours, the subjects you teach, and even have the option to take summers off.
A tenured professorship is also a fairly great deal! The drawback is that it typically takes a long time to obtain a master’s or even doctorate degree in the area of your expertise.
