Rewarding Jobs That Aren't In Offices Behind Desks

Office jobs aren't for everyone. For hours on end, you are expected to sit opposite a computer screen, or a stack of papers, as you go forward with your tasks. Whether the job is regarding admin, marketing, business, tech or sales, there are several career paths that will lead to an office work-life. But what if you don't want to stay behind a desk? What jobs could you go into? Well, this list will give you an array of options that consider the various skills and interests that different people may have. Read on to find out which jobs you could do that aren't behind desks.

Childcare Jobs

Working in childcare can be extremely fulfilling and it's nothing like office work. Instead of sitting opposite a screen, you're interacting with adorable little tots and making a real impact to their lives. Within this sector, there are various job titles to pick from:

• Nursery Nurse
• Nursery Teacher
• Early Years Educator
• Child Minder
• Sure Start Worker
• Special Educational Needs Assistant
• Child Care Centre Manager
• Preschool Advisor

Depending on your level of training and experience, you can earn anything between £15,000 and £50,000 each year. There are childcare courses to take which can lead to all of these rewarding careers.  

Construction Jobs

Completely unlike childcare, construction is another route for people who don't want to work in an office. Construction work can keep you physically fit, it's social and it's also rewarding as you're seeing the immediate results of work from your own hands or from your instructions. Within this sector, there are various job titles to pick from:

• Construction Manager
• Construction Supervisor
• Engineer
• Project Manager
• Building Inspector
• Carpenter
• Stonemason
• Civil Engineer
• General Labourer
• Electrician
• Plumber
• Surveyor
• Welder

...And many more. While you don't need a degree for most construction jobs, you may need a CSCS Card to prove that you have the health and safety awareness needed to complete tasks.   With such a card, you can earn around £120 a day. There are several construction courses to take which can further your career to and become a supervisor or manager.

Creative Jobs

While you may love working with your hands or with self-expression, it's very possible that construction isn't for you. Perhaps you don't want office work but you also don't want to be outside in a construction environment. In this case, a career in the arts may be the one for you. There are several creative jobs that aren't behind a desk. Here are just a few titles:

• Actor
• Broadcast Presenter
• Fashion Designer
• Fine Artist
• Music Therapist
• Musician
• Photographer
• Designer

...And many more. These jobs are all outside of the office. Whether you're dancing on stage, acting on camera or applying someone's make-up, they are fun and rewarding. With so many different kinds of creative jobs, there is not one obvious route. However, there are various work experience opportunities or courses worldwide for each of those jobs to look into.

Teaching Jobs

What could be more fulfilling than imparting knowledge? Teaching is an excellent career with multiple avenues. Most people simply imagine themselves standing in front of a classroom with naughty children. But there is far more to it than that. The education industry is vast. You could be teaching a class, tutoring face-to-face and online, or you could be a freelance assessor, marking students' papers from anywhere in the world. Here are some jobs within teaching:

• Primary School Teacher
• Secondary/College Teacher
• Lecturer
• Assessor
• Tutor/Online Tutor
• Teaching Assistant

Depending on your level of training and experience, you can earn anything between £15,000 and £50,000 each year. There are many routes into teaching and the most popular one is starting with a university degree. But there are many quicker teaching courses which can lead to these rewarding careers.  

Physical Jobs

Physical jobs are a great way to keep fit and enjoy your career. There are hundreds of jobs that require movement, ensuring that you stay healthy and happy each working day. Here are some great examples of physical jobs:

• Riding Instructor
• Personal Trainer
• Life Guard
• Dancer/Dance teacher
• Coach/PE teacher
• Musician
• Yoga Instructor
• Dog walker

... And you guessed it, many more! Active jobs are great and usually you just need one qualification or relevant experience to get into it. The salary for active jobs can be anything from people offering unpaid voluntary work to high paying dream jobs.

Health & Social Care Jobs

There is a health and social care crisis at the moment so those working in this industry should feel truly heroic. Working in health and social care is an amazing route for people to take. The challenging career is one that people get very passionate about. The jobs in this sector are so important and each day, workers know that they're making a difference. So, if you don't want to be stuck behind a desk every day and you want a rewarding job, this is the way to go. There are so many health and social care job titles from nurses, home or community carers, managers, supervisors and much more. They can work in the following settings:

• Residential care
• Community and primary care
• Acute health environments (eg. hospitals)
• Domiciliary services (home care/home help)
• Supported living projects
• Community-based care
• Private care for a person or family

There are several health & social care courses that can lead to these rewarding careers. From level 1 to level 3, you can work your way up and become a core influencer in the field, impacting hundreds of lives for the good. So, what should you do if you don't want the typical desk job? ...Absolutely anything! This list literally just touches the surface. Life is so short and your job shouldn't be something you loathe. Pursue something that you will find fulfilling, rewarding and enjoying.