INTRODUCTION

Have you ever thought that you can make a great career
pursuing your hobbies or doing what you like? As a
matter of fact, the time when parents forced their children
to pursue science or commerce streams so that they could
be doctors, engineers, lawyers, etc. in the future, is no
more. Gone are the days when choosing a traditional
career was the only option one could have for a safe and
promising future. Now dreaming somewhat off-beat can
let you enjoy the difference of a road less travelled.
Offbeat means off-track. In simple terms, Offbeat is
defined as different from the usual, unordinary or not so
common. Offbeat careers are basically the careers which
are not so popular or not chosen by so many people.
Generation today, have a pool of options to choose from
depending upon their interests, skills and personal
characteristics. The career you choose today not only let
you have an experience filled with fun and thrill but also
make a way for an advantageous prospect.
Some people aren’t just comfortable for the traditional
careers and workplace. They have an itch to do something
different from the regular ones. Unconventional careers
are becoming more and more popular with majority of
individuals opting for these challenging opportunities
with a will to make an impact in this ever changing and
growing world. Gearing your mind for the jobs of the
future could work wonders in making sure you are a
success when future becomes your present. Considering
various occupations, there will be a significant amount of
growth between now and in coming 10 years.
There is not a limit of Offbeat career options. Sometimes,
they might seem interesting and sometimes they seem
weird. Ranging from being a DJ, Tattoo artist to being a
professional sleeper, cuddler or a Professional eater,
Offbeat careers can be very promising. Some of the
examples of Offbeat careers are listed and explained
below-
1.)PHOTOGRAPHY- A career as a Photographer is a
blend of technical and artistic acumen. There are different
types of Photographers based on their field- Advertising
Photographer, Event - Concert Photographer, Paparazzi ,
Wildlife photographer etc.
Scope- There is a fantastic scope for all types of
photography right now. Currently, Photography portraits
and industrial photography are showing a lot of demand
as more and more Indian towns are becoming industrial
and urbanised. People are demanding high quality
pictures showcasing their ideas and products.
Qualification required- N/A
Max net worth- $40 million
2.) GRAPHICS AND VISUAL ANIMATION- With the
rise in technology, a career in animation has become
one of the most sought-after career options these days.
Apart from the films and television industry, there is a
great need for animation in the business, sales,
engineering, education, and advertising sectors.
Scope- As there is a demand, the scope of animation
and VFX definitely holds a promising future in the
Indian industry. Today, everything can be recreated
on-screen to keep people entertained and animators are
seen to be pushing their creative boundaries to excel.
From animated movies to small video animations,
Graphics and Visual Animation industry definitely has
potential.
Qualification required- Bachelor's or Diploma degree
in Animation
Max net worth- $5 billion
3.) GAME DESIGNING- Game designers visualize, plan
and design computer and video games. This includes
designing the structure of the game and setting its layout.
To be a successful game designer, no diploma
certification or degree is required as most of the
candidates are preferred based on their experience and
their knowledge.
Scope- Game designing definitely has a never ending
scope. If your game blew up, You might end up being a
billionaire someday. There are several Gaming
companies including Blizzards, Epic Games which hire
game designers for specific period of time. Game
designers are paid well as they are responsible to give
soul to the game. Instead of working with a firm, the
game developers can also work as freelancers, consultants
or entrepreneurs.
Qualification required- bachelor's or diploma in game
designing or a bachelor's degree in computer science
engineering
Max net worth- $30 billion
4.) DJ (DISK JOCKEY)- If you want to embark on an
exciting career in music but don’t like to sing or play an
instrument, DJing might be perfect for you. Whether
you’ve DJed for years or are new to it, with perseverance
and some skills, you also can become a professional DJ
like AVICII and MARSHMELLO some day.
Scope- Being a DJ is quite these days BUT it definitely
belongs to you if you love music and want to enter the
industry instead of your ordinary voice. DJing is a quite
reputed profession and it would never die as long as
People love MUSIC.
Qualification required- N/A
Max net worth- $300 million
5.) ETHICAL HACKER-An ethical hacker is a computer
and networking expert who systematically, legitimately
and with company's permission, attempts to penetrate a
computer system or network to find security
vulnerabilities that a malicious hacker could potentially
exploit.
Scope- Hacking is one of those profession which require a
lot of hard work and focus. A lot of reputed firms hire
Ethical hackers to test the security system of their
software and makes sure us about our privacy. If you trust
your computing skills and love hacking and stuff, This
field is perfect for you.
Qualification required- Bachelor's degree (BSc, BTech,
BE, BCA) in Information Technology or Computer
Science
Max net worth- $20 million
6.)SINGER- A singing career is any type of job that
involves singing in some capacity. While most people
associate a singing career with famous singers and
musicians, there are several other opportunities to work as
a singer. There are also a number of different positions a
singer can have, such as a wedding singer or singing
teacher.
Scope- The scope of singing is never ending. If you have
great vocals , you are definitely going to be a celebrity if
you manage to show your skills to the public. Singers
have millions of followings and can earn from various
sources from brand promotions to hosting massive shows.
Qualification required- N/A
Max net worth- $850 million
7.) PROFESSIONAL GAMER- As can be imagined,
Professional gaming is also becoming a popular career
option these days. You can show your gaming skills and
earn your living out of it. But, there is a problem that it is
not that beneficial in long term as compared to other
career options. But still if you manage to earn reputation
in this field, you can earn that much that you don’t have
to care anymore about your taxes and bills your whole
life. Yet, it still need to get the position it deserves.
Scope- This is the most popular field in the world for
teenagers. India’s soaring gaming industry is valued at
$930 million making it number one in the world and
would see a rise up to $3.8 billion by 2024.
Qualification required- N/A
Max net worth- $20 million
8.)MODEL- In this career, you get the opportunity to
travel to new places, meet creative professionals and earn
a handsome income. A model uses their physical
appearance to help a company advertise a product or to
help an artist create or display a work of art.
Scope- The scope in modelling is massive. If you are
beautiful enough, you can work for small or emerging
brands or if you are popular enough, big brands like
NIKE, REEBOK would contact you. There is a lot of
competition but If you love modeling, Just go for it.
Qualification required- N/A
Max net worth- $1 billion
9.)SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCER- Being a social
media influencer is most promising yet difficult offbeat
career option. There can be several platforms to be an
influencer like YOUTUBE, TIKTOK, INTAGRAM etc.
As a social media influencer, you can make videos or post
your pictures or pinions on any topic and make a living
out of it. If you have a massive following base, You can
make humungous amounts of money of it without any
kind of 9-5 hard work. You can be an influencer and do
anything you want and STILL MAKE LIVING. Isn’t
it interesting???
Scope- This industry has the biggest scope as compared to
all the other. Social media is just booming like no other
field did. Everybody spends about 4 hours average on
different social media platforms. And they’re never going
to die. It’s a golden opportunity if you become famous on
any of these platforms and You 'll end up with a great life.
Qualification required- N/A
Max net worth- $ 50 million
Some more examples of Offbeat careers are- Ice-cream
taster, Voiceover artist, Cartoonist, Greeting card writer,
Spray Tan artist, Pet groomer, Calligrapher, Video-game
Tester, Choreographer, Makeup Artist, Nail Artist, Chef,
Tour guide, Bartender, Physiotherapist, Real estate agent,
Insurance policy agent, Stuntman…. And several others..