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What job can I do away from a desk?

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Vikingintraining · 09/06/2021 17:31

Perhaps I'm thinking about this particularly today because the sun is out and I wish I was outside enjoying it...
My work experience is in the communications/marketing field, my other interests are travel, nature, people, animals, creative things.
What job could I do that would not require me to sit at a computer/desk all day? I would love to be less desk-bound, more active, maybe be outside.
Realistically need to earn minimum £40K to maintain my outgoings/lifestyle but could take a dip to get started in something new if it went higher eventually.
Inspire me with career choices?

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middlenglander · 10/06/2021 12:12

It's a tricky one, and I am keen to hear others' answers! What springs to my mind is surveyor, geologist, teacher, tour guide, the forces, shop or cafe owner, maybe outdoor leader or instructor?

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BrilliantBetty · 10/06/2021 12:19

I had a job at a historical place of interest / venue once. It was partly office based and I spent time in the office. But also had a fair bit of the days in different areas of the site and with different teams, volunteers, clients. Giving tours to clients sometimes.
Walking to different areas of the building and grounds. I liked sitting in different areas inc outside with a laptop or phone.

It was an in-house marketing and events job, busy but quite varied. The salary was lower, though I'm sure some offer £40k for the same thing. More, possibly.

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MarisPiper92 · 10/06/2021 12:21

Maybe start with some sort of side hustle?

E.g., I went on an Airbnb "experience" outside Florence where a university lecturer (geology, I think) ran guided 5-mile walks around the area. The scenery was great, and he told us all about the local ecology, agriculture and history. It was really good. If you live somewhere touristy, maybe you could try something like that? Not sure how you'd turn it into a 40k career, mind...but possibly worth a try!

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idontlikealdi · 10/06/2021 12:31

Are you prepared to retrain - surveyor or engineer. There are lots of part time courses to qualify as a resi surveyor. You need to pay though.

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