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The charms of an ordinary job are lost upon the present day’s workforce, especially when a host of exciting and unique careers now exists. Thus, when people are making a fortune instructing others how to scuba dive or pet pandas, who would want to settle for a boring nine-to-five office job? Certainly, not you! And that's likely why you are here, looking for fun jobs that also pay well.

While people swear by being loyal and working hard all our lives, the reality is that work does not have to be boring. You don't have to simply work to live and bring home a paycheck that would soon be lost in settling all the bills, EMIs and payments. Forget about all the run-of-the-mill options that make you want to poke your eyes out or take the next flight to Mars. There are some interesting platforms which are not just providing a stable career option but an interesting one as well.

Poker Pro: If you have a natural flair for poker and have ended up winning a bomb at Diwali parties or other informal shindigs, don’t stop yourself from taking up poker professionals. Thanks to the advent of poker leagues and online poker platforms, poker enthusiasts have found a way to turn their passion into guaranteeing a steady flow of income. At PokerBaazi, you not only get to enjoy a good game but the platform also provides you with tutorials and videos of other poker pros, letting you learn directly from the expert. Give it a shot, start small and eventually, you’d know if it is worth taking the plunge or not.

Panda Nanny: China's Giant Panda Protection and Research Center is now recruiting caretakers whose chief duties will be to hang out with panda cubs and love them and cuddle them. These so-called panda nannies will earn 200,000 yuan ($32,000) a year and will receive free meals, transit and accommodations,

Tea Taster: What could be better than tasting awesome teas and getting paid for it? Working as a tea sommelier can be high paying if you get the right opportunity. You can get a starting salary of Rs 50,000 per month in a five-star hotel. The sommelier not only tastes the tea but also gives advice, does branding, and has a good knowledge of cultivation and manufacturing.

Pet Grooming: If animals make you weak in the knees and you cannot help falling in love with them every day, here is a course for you that will give you an opportunity to work closely with them. This profession will require you to enhance a pet’s hygiene and appearance. From bathing to taking care of them to noticing any health issue, a pet groomer knows it all about the animal. You can take it as a part-time job or a full-time depending upon your passion and fondness for the pets that mostly include dogs, cats and horses. A new concept in India, this field is gradually picking up.