• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
WittySparks Logo White

WittySparks

Ignite Your Thoughts

  • Topics
  • Reviews
  • Services
  • Newsletter
WittySparks / Career and Employment / 5 alternative UK careers for 2019

5 alternative UK careers for 2019

Updated: June 16, 2023 by Nishitha • 2 min read

Leadership

If the post-festive period has left you feeling flatter than a pallet of pancakes squashed underneath a steamroller, dissatisfaction with your career could be the root of the problem.

But switching to an entirely new vocation is a daunting prospect if you’ve occupied the same role for many years, and moving brings more uncertainty when you’re financially responsible for your family.

However, sometimes fortune favors the brave, so if you’re going to put on your big boy (or girl) pants and be proactive, you’ll need a job that’s significantly different from your current position to really feel the benefits of career migration.

With that in mind, here are five alternative UK careers for 2019.

On this page
  • 1. Stuntperson
  • 2. Circus performer
  • 3. Private investigator
  • 4. Vlogger
  • 5. Digital marketer

1. Stuntperson

If you’re thrilled by rescuing the US President from an assassin by using Ninjutsu skills in the morning, then saving a child’s life by jumping from a moving train after your lunchtime instant noodles, becoming a stuntperson is right up your street.

Breaking into the industry isn’t easy, but a course from stunt experts BLAST Academy followed by registration on the British Equity Stunt Registry will stand you in good stead.

2. Circus performer

If you’re a lion or an elephant, your prospects of a circus career aren’t as promising as they once were — most modern circuses are animal-free, so the consensus is you should stick to the savannah.

But if you’re a human with well-developed clowning or trapeze skills and want to convert your hobbies to a professional vocation, a circus career might be beckoning.

A degree in circus arts from the National Centre for Circus Arts is a firm foundation for a lasting career in the big top, check their website for details.

3. Private investigator

Anyone with keen observational skills, sharp intelligence, and a sense of discretion has several of the skills necessary for a career in private investigation.

And in the UK, the duties of private investigators range from uncovering commercial fraud to finding missing persons, so it’s a varied and exciting career.

A background in law enforcement is an advantage, but studying for an IQ Level 3 award with a detective training school like API can be enough to secure a foothold in the industry.

4. Vlogger

Anyone with expertise in makeup and beauty, keep-fit and diets, or travel and tourism can earn a tasty crust by becoming a YouTube vlogger.

You’ll need great communication, an engaging personality, basic filming and editing knowledge, and a subject that’s relatable for a specific audience.

If you find the magic formula, lucrative brand sponsorship deals might mean you can give up your day job for good.

5. Digital marketer

Digital marketing’s a broad church and a thriving industry where roles can range from search marketing experts and website developers to content writers and graphic designers.

And there are a couple of different options working for a digital agency like Attercopia would entail applying your skills and expertise to a wide client base, whereas being employed in-house means you’d dedicate your time to developing a single brand’s digital presence.

That’s our list! Share your own alternative career ideas in the comments section.

Image source: Pixabay.com

Related Topics

  • Simple HR Advancements to Enhance Employee Experience
  • How to build a culture of two-way communication?
  • Steps To build a Learning Culture in your workplace
  • 11 Actions HR Directors Can Take to Improve Virtual Onboarding

Topic: Career and Employment

Profile picture for Nishitha Article by

Nishitha

Co-founder of WittySparks
WittySparks Staff

I am done with my Physiotherapy Graduation. And I always try to share Health and technology tips with people. Apart from Physiotherapy and being a tech savvy, I do explore more on Technology side and I keep sharing my findings with wider audience.

View all posts by Nishitha

Primary Sidebar

Featured Productivity Software

Notion logo
Notion

Notion Workspace can help you stay organized and take your productivity to the next level. Use Skillshare coupon code WITTYSPARKSFREE to watch the Notion Masterclass by Ali Abdaal for FREE.

Take Free Notion Masterclass

The Best Digital Marketing Tool

Semrush logo
Semrush

Semrush helps grow your business on your terms and gets to the top with 55+ marketing tools in 1. Get a flat 40% discount on Guru plan or Try 14-day PRO Trial.

Try Semrush for FREE

Footer

Explore Topics

  • Technology
  • Business
  • Marketing
  • SEO
  • View All Topics

Sponsors

Partnered with FreePik to use the licensed images.

turn to dhgate for smartphone

Affiliate Link Disclosure

If you make a purchase from links, we will receive a small commission. See our Affiliate Disclosure.

Follow Us

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Pinterest
  • LinkedIn
  • Instagram
  • YouTube
  • RSS
  • Mastodon

Copyright © 2023 WittySparks - All rights reserved.
Hosted on Rocket.net

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy