Jobs

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

Do you whistle while you work, or do you have a case of the Mondays – every day? You may be surprised to learn that money isn't all that important when it comes to loving your job.

By Maria Trimarchi

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

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

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

Oh life, full of things you're supposed to do, like go to college, get married, have kids, buy a house. But most everyone who's done these things can find some downsides. Which decisions are most overrated and why?

By Dave Roos

What to do about the workplace brownnoser? Exclude and bad-mouth? Seethe in silence? Turns out if you can figure out the sycophant, you have a better chance of addressing the annoyance.

By Julia Layton

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

Acknowledging the significant role men play -- or perhaps should play -- in childcare and family life, several countries now have government-mandated paternity leave policies. Which locales make life easiest for new dads?

By Cristen Conger

To work or not to work? That question has evolved into a guilt-inducing, tension-provoking division among mothers, continually rehashed in venues from the playground to congressional hearings. When it comes down to it, which moms are really happiest?

By Cristen Conger

Working with children and teens can be difficult, but satisfaction and fulfillment come in many forms when you're shaping young lives. Here are five jobs for those up to the challenge.

By Dave Roos

your very favorite activity. Maybe you love to knit or sew. Maybe you're obsessed with movies or theater. But can you turn your passion into a career?

By Becky Striepe

Most of us spend 25 percent of our lives at work, so it should be something we love doing. Here are five tips on how to find that job you love.

By Danielle Fisher

If you're living off of a trust fund and you don't need much of a paycheck, what fun job should you have to pass the time?

By Clint Pumphrey

Changing jobs can be a stressful situation, but sometimes, it's almost mandatory for a career-minded person to switch. What are the best reasons to do this?

By Matt Cunningham

You're a seasoned professional with scads of experience, but suddenly, you're longing to try out something new. Can you make a mid-life career change successfully?

By Lance Looper

You're mid-life and forced to change careers because of the economy. But who's got the money to pay for the new training you'll need for that?

By John Perritano

Job training programs are designed to give workers the skills they need to become more competitive in the job market. But how do they work?

By John Perritano

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By HowStuffWorks.com Contributors