Top 10 Fun Jobs for Women女性十大趣味职业

张鼎程译

Once relegated to the home， women have left their mark on the modern workplace. With equal opportunities now in place， women are able to choose whatever professional path they desire. If a 9 to 5 office job isnt your style， consider some of the fun and profitable professions available that are a little off the beaten path.

Wedding planner

While some women dream of their wedding day， others grow up to be wedding planners. Business opportunities are readily available， as more than 2 million weddings take place in the United States each year with an average spend of more than $1，000 per wedding for a wedding planner， according to The Wedding Report.

Public relations specialist

Attending events， speaking with the press and writing press releases are all part of a public relations specialists job. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that the number of public relations jobs will grow， but that job-seekers will face stiff competition for even entry-level jobs.

Disney character

Imagine being paid to be a princess. For many women working at the Disney resorts， that is exactly what they do. The Walt Disney Company hires look-alikes to play the roles of Disney characters， like the Little Mermaid or Cinderella， at its Disneyland and Disney World resorts.

Retail buyer

Set fashion trends instead of following them by becoming a retail buyer. Most retail stores employ buyers who are responsible for selecting and purchasing the merchandise to be sold in the store. To be a buyer， you must have a good sense of who your customers are， be able to spot bargains and have good financial capabilities.

Chocolatier

If you want to have your chocolate and eat it too， consider becoming a chocolatier. Create new flavor combinations， market your product and sell it from your own confectionary store， or work for a large chocolate manufacturers and watch your creations be sold to the masses.

Home stager

When getting ready to sell their home， many people take advantage of home stagers to make the house more appealing to potential buyers. Home stagers rearrange furniture， eliminate clutter and make simple changes that give the home a warm， lived-in feel.

Personal shopper

If you love to shop， particularly when you are spending someone elses money， then you should consider becoming a personal shopper. Personal shoppers assess their clients needs， lifestyles， likes and dislikes and then put that knowledge to use by purchasing their clothing and accessories. Although the job does have a few drawbacks， like fussy clients， Entrepreneur.com reports that， “mostly， its a pretty good time.”

Doggy daycare

Women who love animals might consider opening a doggy daycare business. You can spend your days playing catch with Fido1， before sending him home at the end of the day.

Freelance writer

If the thought of working at home in your pajamas with a cup of hot tea sounds appealing， consider becoming a freelance writer. Write website content， marketing copy， scripts， newsletters， speeches or press releases for a variety of clients.

Brand marketing manager

Take charge of a well-known or new brand and watch how consumers react to your decisions. Brand marketing managers work with ad agencies， salesmen， retail stores and public relations to make sure their brands name is known. Attend photo shoots， commercial tapings and a variety of events designed to promote the brand.

昔日女性居家操持，相夫教子;而今女性转战职场，一显身手。现代女性有了平等就业的机会，选择职业道路可以顺遂心愿。如果不愿朝九晚五、囿居于室，不妨独辟蹊径，考虑一些既有趣随性又收入不菲的职业。

婚礼策划师

有的女性还在梦想着她们的婚礼，有的则已成了婚礼策划师。这样的商机随处可见。婚礼报告公司的数据显示：美国每年要举行200多万场婚礼，婚礼策划师的佣金平均每场超过1000美元。

公共关系专员

公共关系专员的业务包罗万象，譬如参加各类活动、接洽各家媒体、撰写新闻稿件等。美国劳工统计局预测，公共关系岗位需求将有所增长，但即便是应聘入门级职位，求职者之间的竞争也会非常激烈。

迪士尼角色扮演者

想象下，当上公主还给酬薪！这就是迪士尼度假区很多女员工的职业。华特迪士尼公司会招聘长相酷似本公司动画角色的人在迪士尼乐园和迪士尼世界度假区扮演那些角色，譬如小美人鱼、灰姑娘等。

零售买手

想引领时尚潮流，而不盲目跟风，那就做个零售买手吧。大多数零售商店会雇用买手，负责挑选和购买店中将出售的商品。要想当一名买手，就得充分了解客户群体，善于发现超值商品，并拥有良好的财务能力。

巧克力技师

如果喜欢巧克力，又想做又想吃，不妨考虑当一名巧克力技师。开发新的风味组合，推销自主产品，在自营糖果店出售，或受雇于大型巧克力生产商，见证自己的作品走向市场。

房屋装饰师

不少人在打算出售住宅时会雇用房屋装饰师把住宅搞得漂漂亮亮，吸引买家。装饰师会重新摆放家具、清理杂物，还可以稍作改变，让房屋有一种温馨舒适的感觉。

专属导购师

如果你喜欢购物，尤其是不花自己的钱，不妨考虑当个专属导购师。专属导购师会根据客户的需求、生活方式及个人好恶，为他们购置服装和配饰。美国企业家杂志官网报道说，尽管这项工作确有不尽如人意之处，比如会遇到挑剔的客户，但“大多数情况下，这还是个相当不错的差事”。

宠物犬寄养师

喜欢动物的女性不妨开一家宠物犬寄养日托店。可以白天和狗狗玩玩接球游戏，晚上再把他送回家。

自由撰稿人

穿著睡衣，捧杯热茶，在家办公——如果觉得这样的想法很诱人，不妨考虑做一名自由撰稿人，为各类客户撰写网站信息、营销文案、宣传脚本、时事通讯、演讲文稿或新闻稿件，工作内容不一而足。

品牌营销经理

管理某个知名品牌或新品牌，跟进消费者对策划的反馈。品牌营销经理要与广告代理商、销售人员、零售商店及公共关系部门通力合作，确保品牌知名度;要参与商业拍摄、录影等提升品牌影响力的各种活动。                                       □

（译者单位：江西科技师范大学）