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Satisfaction is largely subjective, which makes nailing down the most satisfying jobs a rather difficult proposition. Everyone has preferences when it comes to what they would like to do, but most people fall into one of two categories: they’re either givers or takers. Some just want to create something of value, help others, or do their part for the betterment of mankind. Others are happiest when they’re sampling all that the world has to offer. If you determine which category you fall into, you’ll have a much easier time finding the perfect job when browsing through those job search sites. But until then, here are a few that might whet your appetite (some of them literally).

Find a job that you enjoy

1. Travel writer. Although there are a lot of home-bodies who don’t particularly care for travel, most of us would give our right arm for the chance to see the world, experience new cultures, and get paid to do so. If you’re a fair hand with a pen (the ability to turn a phrase is essential to this line of work) and you’re keen to see Shanghai this week, Buenos Aires next week, and Juno, Alaska the week after that, then this job could provide an entire world worth of happiness.

2. Food critic. This one is another for the “taker” category, but even givers could probably find something to love in getting paid to sample food for a living. For one thing, we all have to eat. And for another, food critics get treated like rock stars in every restaurant they visit, whether it’s a dive or five-star cuisine. You’ll never wait for a table, you’ll always have access to the “secret” menu, and all you have to do in return is rate the experience. Best of all, people you pan (no pun intended) will try even harder to impress you the next time around.

3. Firefighter. This one is definitely a giver, but if you feel like risking your life to save others qualifies as a satisfying endeavor, then you would be hard pressed to come up with a riskier occupation. While many firefighters face injury and death on a daily basis (and have the aches, pains, and scars to show for it), you’ll rarely find one who would trade in even a day of his career for something less dangerous.

4. Clergy members. The thing that makes this profession interesting is that it’s equally compelling for both people who want to gain something as well as those who want to give something to others. Clergy members have a special communion with God that allows them to enjoy a stronger sense of faith than most people. But they’re also able to counsel their congregation in the ways of the Lord, developing a deeper understanding of their own faith while imparting valuable lessons and wisdom to those they address and speak to one-on-one.

5. Teachers. It can be hard to believe that someone stuck in a classroom full of antsy children all day could be happy, but there is a lot of joy to be garnered from helping to shape young minds. Watching children grow and learn is sort of a miracle in and of itself. But knowing that it’s within your power to help them become smarter and more capable, grasping concepts and developing ideas (in short, becoming the people they are meant to be), provides a satisfaction that few other jobs can match.

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