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Whether you love or hate your job, you probably spend a good amount of time contemplating what's next. The Career Channel helps you explore the world of work and learn about your employment options.

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Video game writers give voices to video game characters. Breaking into the world of game design isn't easy, but a dream gig could be yours if you put in the effort.

By Bambi Turner

Want to tinker with toys all day and get paid for the privilege? Read on to learn how to make it as a toy tester!

By Bambi Turner

Can you really get paid to shop till you drop? Yup - and you may not even have to quit your day job.

By Alison Cooper

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Can you really earn money and score free treatments as a spa reviewer? Plenty of people do, and some have found ways to do it full time.

By Bambi Turner

As our lives, work and entertainment all become digitally interconnected, new needs and opportunities arise. How will our technologically amped world impact job listings?

By Nathan Chandler

Plenty of people make a living through content creation. Is it really as simple as uploading videos and picking up a paycheck?

By Bambi Turner

Want to be the first to strap yourself into the hottest coasters and thrill rides? It's not all fun and games. In fact, it can be downright risky and dangerous being the first riders.

By Bambi Turner

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Hemlines up or hemlines down? Platforms in and stilettos out? Fashion has plenty of people who predict trends, but every industry needs them. Is this the job for you?

By Nicholas Gerbis

Right now, in a lab somewhere, someone is testing a scent combination for the 491st time. If your chemistry background is sound and your nose superb, that person could be you someday.

By Julia Layton

Come aboard, your boss is expecting you. Before you think working on a cruise ship is an excellent way to see the world while working 9-to-5 and sipping free drinks on the Lido deck, read our guide.

By Chris Opfer

Even though flying is no longer the glamorous activity it was in the '60s and '70s, people still flock to work as flight attendants. What's in it for them, beyond the free travel?

By Alia Hoyt

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Working in your jammies doesn't mean you have to work from home. Maybe you could be a hotel tester, psychic or a professional cuddler! Here are 10 occupations where night attire is fine in or out of the house.

By Dave Roos

Cosmo Kramer made this gig famous, and it could be a pretty sweet deal for you, too, if you have some acting chops, a fondness for medicine and the urge to help people learn.

By Julia Layton

Have you ever thought "If only I could get paid for this," as you cruise around happily on a gorgeous summer day? Well, it's possible - but the reality is a lot different than the daydream.

By Cherise Threewitt

The world is filled with an endless variety of weird and wonderful jobs that have never appeared on a career survey. Animal chiropractor for poodles (and other pets) is but one.

By Dave Roos

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There are actually people who consider participating in clinical trials their career. Is it really that lucrative to be a human test subject?

By Maria Trimarchi

Some jobs are fun. Some jobs pay well. But is it possible to make money doing a job that you truly love?

By Melissa Phipps

Typically, when we imagine our kids getting jobs, they're adults. For a few lucky toddlers, however, the workforce comes calling early. Who better to test toys and games than the kids who love them?

By Oisin Curran

The medical field isn't all doctors and nurses. There's a wide range of occupations focused on health, and some of them need the talents of musicians and artists.

By Maria Trimarchi

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Get a gig as an astrobiologist and you might find yourself analyzing space-telescope images or data from a Mars-orbiting satellite as you sip your morning coffee. Pretty cool, huh?

By Julia Layton

Some people hand in a resignation letter, others just clear out their desks. But a few people make a more colorful exit, maybe incorporating a band, a video or even a decorated cake. Here's our list of the best resignations.

By Dave Roos

Our primary energy supply, fossil fuels, is even more unstable than some of us thought. Fossil fuels are finite and frighteningly subject to market, political and geological trends.

By Julia Layton

Learn how to become an insurance adjuster and join an industry that helps people in times of need. Learn about how to become an insurance adjuster in this article.

By HowStuffWorks.com Contributors

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There's more to becoming a train conductor than learning how to shout "All Aboard!" Read this article to learn how to become a train conductor.

By HowStuffWorks.com Contributors

You've read about scientists in various fields and you want to be a scientist. In this article you will find out how to become a scientist.

By HowStuffWorks.com Contributors