Jobs That Have Fun Factor: #5 is Massage Therapist

The folks at Yahoo posed the question, “where have all the fun jobs gone”, and then came up with some great answers. To be fun, the job has to be stimulating, meaningful, and it has to pay well, too.
So what jobs made the cut? graphic designer, event planner, forensic accountant (intriguing!), pr/marketing specialist, chef, interior designer, video game designer, and….massage therapist!
Here’s more:
As a massage therapist, you’ll get the satisfaction of helping your patients deal with stress or pain.
Fun Factor: If you like making one-on-one connections with people, this might be a great job for you. Massage therapists form a bond of trust with the people they’re helping. Plus, hey, you might get to spend your days at a spa.
Training: Most states require practicing massage therapists to complete a formal education program and pass an examination. Both part- and full-time massage therapy programs are available.
Average Pay: Massage therapists have an average wage of $16.78 an hour, including gratuities. The highest paid 10 percent average at more than $33.47 per hour. Self-employed massage therapists with a large client base have the highest earnings.