Have you ever seen someone’s job and thought “that’s a real job?” and then been slightly envious? Same. Here are 11 of the most amazing and envy-worthy jobs.
1. Leonie Fitzgerald - Wealthology
“At Wealthology we’re huge advocates for financial freedom, have an unquenchable thirst for self-education and love to inspire and empower. We are property investment specialists and enjoy helping other humans grow their wealth by challenging them to think differently so they can focus on progressive solutions, rather than problems. We help clients Australia wide and offer a fully mobile service in our hometown of Brisbane, helping our clients tap into a better way to alter the way they will retire. We’ve been known to do business sitting on a milk crate in an air-conditioned shipping container in the bush, in the business class lounge at the airport and even from the back seat of ’67 Mustang driving around seeing the sights of Brisbane on the way to a luxury dinner at the Sofitel Hotel. When we say we’re fully mobile, we mean it!” Follow Wealthology on Facebook.
2. Maya Kiusalaas - My Monday Love
“I used to wake up every morning, getting ready to go to work at my retail store, thinking one day I will be able to work with my passion as a writer. I sent articles around to magazines and blogs, trying to get someone's attention; someone who would see the passion I feel when I write. With English as my second language, it wasn't an easy task. Personally, I knew that I had a lot of good contributions to make in this world but the language barrier was a challenge. I figured that I have to take matters into my own hands and I started my blog. Through my blog, I share those dark thoughts, those inner critic battles and the doubts of actually being able to live through a passion. My goal is to live with passion, through passion and share passions with others, but at the same time balance that true passion with trying to make an income doing so. My dream has always been to live off my writing and I couldn't live a double life anymore. I quit my day job in the retail store and started focusing all of my attention towards my writing. I didn't really have the financial freedom of doing so, but I had to be true to myself and in order to do so I had to cut off some of my safety nets. I had to push myself to take actions. I write for myself to try and sort myself out. I write to learn more about myself as an individual in a world full of different people. I write to inspire others to get to know themselves too. I write with love and passion for love and passion. I am now about to publish my first book. It is the biggest dream I have ever dreamt. I knew that I was going to publish this book 10 years ago, but I didn't find the courage, confidence or mental strength to do so until now. The book is called Free the girl - a story about (finding) self-love, and it is a story for teenagers and young adults where I try to inspire them to get to know themselves. In the book, I give my younger self-advice and teach the younger me stuff I wish I would've known earlier. It is a story about me but mostly about us. Through my story I let the reader ask themselves questions about who they truly are as an individual in different situations. My goal is that they will start to become aware of how they think about themselves, speak to themselves and why they act the way they act in certain situations.
I am an author. I know it, but the world doesn't know it yet. I self-publish because i find that it is closer to the truth. Every day I wake up and I write. I write for my blog, on my book or on the next book which will be my first attempt to write fiction. When I am done the writing I feel as if I have done my whole being a favour. I t feels complete. I feel complete.” Find out more about Maya’s journey on Facebook and Instagram.
3. Michelle Errichiello - Master Advocates
“Starting her real estate career as a receptionist in 2002, tragically losing her leg in a workplace accident in Ascot Vale in 2007 to later become an Australian Paralympian by 2012. Co-Founder of a real estate buyer's agent company Master Advocates with her husband Mark. Now returning to the Real Estate Network Raine & Horne to be a Director of Raine & Horne Essendon. The same network where she once started out as a receptionist. Starting in the real estate industry in the year 2002, Michelle’s experience began in Administration and Trust Account Management, later expanding into Property Management and Buyers Advocacy. Michelle is currently in the process of completing her Certificate IV in Property Services and Certificate IV in Leadership and Management (Real Estate Property Management). In 2007 an accident occurred when Michelle was on the footpath outside of her workplace, an out of control car came off the road, hitting Michelle and traumatically amputating her leg. She rehabilitated triumphantly, eventually learning to run again and competing for Athletics Essendon, went on to break a 100m and 200m World Record in the T42 Female Above-Knee Amputee Sprint, was an Australian Institute of Sport Athletics Scholarship holder and represented Australia at the 2012 London Paralympic Games, competing in the 100m T42 Sprint Final and finishing 5th in the World. Now Michelle has returned to Real Estate as a company owner with her husband Mark, servicing the City of Melbourne which they love and call home.” Follow Michelle on Facebook.
4. Chris Stead - Old Mate Media
“ I was an editor of one of the world’s biggest magazines, flying all around the world and being wined and dined. I even won a number of awards. But following the birth of my second (of three) children, I quit that role, and set about becoming a children’s book author and publisher, working from home where I could spend ample time with my family.” Find out more about Chris Stead by following him on Facebook and Instagram.
5. Karen Chaston - Karen Chaston
My name is Karen Chaston and Yes I have the most amazing job in the world - I help people who are juggling life, always tired and exhausted, wondering what it's all about to find the balance and manage their time so they can create a balanced life that fulfils all their dreams and desires. “ Find out more about Karen by following her on Facebook.
6. Victoria Garlick - Air Events Global
Amazing job - CEO and Founder of air events global. air events global is a shared economy platform for the events industry, connecting clients looking to outsource event work with event freelancers looking for casual, contract and full-time work. Air Events Global is a trusted community marketplace for people to list, discover and book any event services around the world, online. It is an amazing role as CEO and Founder as no two days are the same. With over 20 years as an Event Director and recently completing a Masters in Marketing, now being able to create a business and brand every day is inspiring. Starting a business from scratch is intimidating and every day takes courage, passion, commitment and motivation. My favourite quote as CEO and Founder is: "You did not wake up today to be mediocre".” Find out more about Victoria Garlick by following her on Facebook and Instagram.
7. Stephen Handisides - Stephen Handisides
Stephen writes for over twenty major newspapers, trade and consumer magazines, with five regular columns focusing on the trends in lifestyle aesthetics and male grooming. As an experienced medical journalist and aesthetics expert he is regularly sourced to quote in articles on a diverse range of subjects ranging from aesthetics, global beauty trends, male grooming, etiquette and ‘Ask the Expert Q&A’s’. Stephen’s articles have been featured in publications that include The Daily Mail & MailOnline, Metro, OK!, Hello, Heat, Look, Now, Men’s Muscle and Health and Style Living among others. Stephen Handisides is the Founder and Director of MyFaceMyBody the globe’s largest online information portal that aims to make aesthetics knowledge accessible to all. At the forefront of the industry, MyFaceMyBody provides detailed, unbiased and factual information, direct to consumers in an informative and straightforward way. The website carries over 10,000 pages of information and 1000 educational videos of independent treatment advice, advancements in technology and comprehensive news and events.” Find out more about Stephen by following him on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
8. R!k Schnabel - Life Beyond Limits
Imagine helping people to help people? We’ll that’s what R!k Schnabel of transformational training company Life Beyond Limits does. He’s an international best-selling author and trainer of Life Coaching and NLP and he knows how to turn around depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), among other debilitating issues in less than 5 sessions. He’s in high demand as a life coach trainer because his techniques are cutting-edge processes that are nothing short of miracles. They literally transform people’s lives. "When what you do for a living is your passion, you are insatiably curious and nothing seems like work.” Find out more about R!k Schabel by following him on Facebook and Twitter.
9. Ruchika Rawat - Roo & Joey
“My first child was born overseas and my second child at Royal Women's Hospital. During my pregnancy and after phase, I observed varying differences in styles, prices and availability of various Maternity and Infant products. I observed that there’s a huge potential in this segment which needs to be tapped effectively. I also feel Pregnancy is a very special phase of a woman’s life and could feel the connection. Moreover, this business gives me what I am passionate about- Environment Sustainability! I am a strong advocate for use of Cloth Nappies and I totally believe in “Reuse, Recycle and Reduce”. Moreover, Modern Cloth Nappies are available in amazing colours and cute prints. I want to promote practices that respect the earth and the environment and pursue social and environmental change for the greater good.” Find out more about Roo & Joey by following them on Facebook and Instagram.
10. Elisa Hylton-Potts - Psych- Fitness
“After twenty years of working in consulting and project management improving different aspects of businesses, I realised that the key to effective outcomes was actually in helping the people, working with them to develop their personal and professional skills.
Since then, I’ve built my business – pursuing my passion for helping others improve all facets of their lives. We offer general coaching and counselling services and niche offerings of Executive Coaching and Coaching for Men. Coaching for Men targets a market for men who are struggling to figure out where they fit in the evolving world – where women can ‘have it all’ and gender stereotypes have become blurred. It helps men understand and define their identity, and works with them to develop strong relationships, a satisfying career path, and achieve health, fitness and balance goals. Our Executive Wellness package targets senior professionals, who may be financially sound but have lost balance across other areas of their life. It helps them better understand where they have life deficiencies which could be improved upon, and provides personal and professional goals and focus for top level achievement. Why do I love my job? I believe it is because it is the first I’ve found which allows me to align my personal values with my professional life – honesty, continuous improvement, achievement, helping, integrity. I’m passionate about my values and living by them, and about helping others improve their self, skills, and outcomes. I love my autonomy, meeting people from all walks of life, and learning new things about myself and how I can also improve myself every day. “ Follow Psych-Fitness on Facebook.
11. Gary Lisbon - Golf Select
Gary is regarded as one of the world’s foremost golf course photographers having photographed (and played) over 400 courses in 21 countries around the world.Further to this, Gary’s company, GOLFSelect, organises tailored golf holidays for clients to the world’s best golf destinations. Of course, Gary needs to often escort his clients to play these courses and this is something he does with much pleasure, helping him edge ever closer to his goal of playing the top 100 golf courses in the world. In the last 12 months, Gary has visited and played golf in Mauritius, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, New Zealand, England, Ireland and Scotland (where he attended a memorable 2016 Open Championship won by Henrik Stenson). Gary’s business also manages corporate golf days for global companies, such as Mercedes-Benz, TAG Heuer and BMW, affording him the opportunity to meet former World number 1 golfers including Adam Scott, Jason Day and Tiger Woods. The flexibility of his work also allows him to spend time with his family - often bringing them along on overseas photography trips as his 'support crew'.After working 20 years in his 'amazing job', Gary fondly looks back on memories such as playing some of the best courses in the world including St Andrews, Cape Kidnappers, Pebble Beach and the #1 golf course in the world, Pine Valley, but also looks forward to what the future holds. Find out more about Gary by following him on Facebook and Instagram.
So if you’re completely run down and over your current job, why not take some advice from these guys? You love gardening? Take the tools out of your garden shed and get to work! You think your pet is the cutest, and want the world to see? Take your guinea pig out of its hutch, dress it up and take some snaps of it! Who knows, you may have a whole new career waiting for you!
