Not everyone is a morning person. In fact, some people find that they work far more efficiently in the evening and overnight than they do at any other time of day. If you fall into this “night owl” category, you’ll be happy to know that there are plenty of jobs out there for you. Even better, some of these jobs pay great money and don’t require a college degree because it’s a lot harder for companies to find an employee who wants to work the late shift.
That said, just because you are willing to work a night job doesn’t mean that every one fits you and comes with great pay. But here are 7 interesting night jobs that you probably didn’t know pay so well.
1. Casino Dealer
A casino dealer is one of the lucrative jobs offered by the casino industry. While the salary itself is nothing ultra-flashy (usually less than $20,000), what makes this job more than worth it is the tips which can double and even triple their wages. Better still, nighttime casino dealers are always in demand and most training occurs on the job.
2. Bartender
Just like casino dealer jobs, bartending doesn’t pay a lot on its own. However, the tips make this job well worth it and the best tips are always typically given at night and over the weekends. It takes practice to be a bartender, but as you work, you’ll be meeting different people which makes it an interesting job. Working nights at a bar can also be a great second job for some people.
3. Computer Operators
Businesses need computers to function and while workers may go home, computers are never off the clock. For this reason, computer operators are needed to make sure that computers are running as they should, even during the night time. To be a computer operator, you need to have some knowledge of computer operating; but the annual salary rate typically starts at $34,000, depends on the organisation.
4. Funeral Directors
Another job that requires workers to be on call 24/7 is funeral home jobs. Deaths are never planned, so funeral directors need to be ready to work when needed. While not everyone may be cut out for such a career, this is actually a very meaningful job that could mean a lot to the passed-aways and their families. Those who are willing to take up this job could earn a nice salary of $85,000 or more.
5. Air Traffic Controllers
One of the best nighttime jobs and highest paying is an air traffic controller. The average annual salary resulting from a basic 40-hour work week is around $120,000! That said, this profession requires more than on-the-job training. Air traffic controllers must complete an FAA-approved education program and other training.
6. Healthcare Worker
Most nurses, doctors, paramedics, surgical staff and office assistants in the healthcare industry are on call 24/7. Since most of these workers tend to prefer the daytime shifts, this leaves plenty of opportunity for those seeking the graveyard shift to take these late night hours. Usually, the night shifts pay more. The amount of training you would require to obtain a job in the healthcare workforce depends on the position you want.
7. Protective Services worker
Police officers, firefighters, prison and jail guards, private investigators, correctional officers, security guards, etc. are all jobs that never stop, no matter the time of day or night; so working the night shift can score you a higher salary. Just as the case with healthcare, these jobs are of very high responsibility that involve human lives.
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