They say that if you have a job that you genuinely love, you will never have to work a day in your life again. This is why a lot of us exert effort, energy and time to get the job that we really want.
Some even result in committing and creating their own businesses just because of the love and passion they have towards what they really want to do. This may seem a trivial case but it's actually an inflating problem here in the Philippines.
Students would study the subject of their passion, they would be armed with everything they need to know about the future career that matches their study field and yet, they don't end up anywhere close to that after the graduation.
It's a standard case of job mismatch and it's not a new ordeal for us Filipinos. There's also the same case but happens in vice versa; the student masters a subject he doesn't like or was chosen for him by his guardian. However, after graduation, he pursues the career he originally prefers and there's nothing more to stop him.
Most of the time, it doesn't really matter if you have a degree or not, it all comes down to your passion for your work. If you're a car lover, there are a whole plethora of jobs you can choose from. Some may require you to have a degree or higher, while some won't; either way, if your passion is really the roaring engine of four-wheeled vehicles, then check out this list of jobs brought to you by Philkotse.com for car lovers like you.
1. Driver
Here in the Philippines, when you say that you work as a driver, people don't really look up to you or your job. Being a driver is one of the most underestimated job opportunities here in the country. What most people don't know is that drivers here actually earn a decent amount good enough for both everyday living and a few wants and luxuries every once in a while.
There are many types of drivers and they aren't just limited to what most people usually think of. Jobs that require drivers with passion like yours are professional race car drivers, licensed stunt drivers that you see in tv shows and movies, truck drivers, cab drivers and even personal drivers to the elite.
Being a driver is one of the most underestimated job opportunities here in the country
2. Sales Representative
If your passion for four-wheeled vehicles reaches summits and you're definitely head over heels for new cars, then this job is for you. If you have a favorite brand, label or model or you just like getting the first look at the newest stocks of the hottest cars then this is something you can make a living out of.
It may be more complicated but a car sales representative's job is to study and get trained about the new and in-stock vehicles and apply sales tactics to convert inquiries and window shoppers to a sale.
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A car sales representative's job is to study and get trained about the new and in-stock vehicles
3. Car designer
This is one of the roads that aren't as easy to tread on as the other jobs aforementioned. It is fairly hard to become a full-time car designer since there is a massive amount of competition. This is made even harder if you want to work for the leading car manufacturers who run the world.
However, if you know that you have killer drawing skills and stacked up knowledge in engineering, then you might just make the cut. Car designers usually have their work worn by the newest releases of the manufacturer that they work for.
So if you land a car designing job, then you might not just be designing for a company, you're designing for people like you who also share the same passion. Being a car designer isn't all about aesthetic and sharp or smooth edges, it also requires intense mathematical skills to pack up everything under the exterior while still keeping it snazzy and looking like a million bucks.
Being a car designer isn't all about aesthetic and sharp or smooth edges, it also requires intense mathematical skills
4. Game Developer
Are you one of those legit car fanatics but are terribly shy? Do you love games like Need for Speed, GTA and other automobile games that lets you rough up the neighborhood without going to an actual jail? If you've got passion, dedication and a bit of patience and intellect, you can develop your very own racing game based on the features that made you love cars in the first place. You can create your own setting, your own virtual racing competition and you can even design new vehicles or adapt real ones into your game.
You can also choose if you would just want to keep your final product to yourself, share it with particular friends, relatives, and groups or maybe you can share it with the world. Don't think that this is just for fun or you can only do this as a hobby; being a game developer actually earns the right developers tons of money. You can choose to either develop your games and be your own brand or work for a company to help them create the newest and most addictive racing game ever.
Being a game developer actually earns the right developers tons of money
5. Model
You ever seen those models at car shows when leading car manufacturers launch news, new units and other updates about their car lines? Do you think you got what it takes to be like them? If so, then the auto-modeling scene might just be for you. This job gives you the opportunity to stand next to the most coveted cars of the minute while you look your best.
You also get to appear in photos and magazines, you can even get a chance to be in commercials promoting that vehicle everyone else is dreaming of. Just be careful to take care of your looks and health because this is mainly what keeps you in the modeling career. Being a car show model also has some perks and this could also open up more doors for you, as well as bigger opportunities. These can include traveling and meeting A-listers in different countries.
Car modeling gives you the opportunity to stand next to the most coveted cars of the minute while you look your best
