9 Jobs That Pay You to Have Fun

3) Food Critic

Do you love food, and think that eating in nice restaurants of all kinds sounds like fun? You can do it for a living, and many people do – for their entire adult lives – as food critics. The job of a food critic is to get paid to sample dishes in restaurants. If that’s your job, you will typically earn good money for the time spent doing it. Plus the cost of your meals will be reimbursed, and that often includes a meal for a guest. You could bring along your spouse or friend, for instance. Even small-town newspapers often pay food critics to review local eateries. Most companies or media outlets also reimburse costs for travel and lodging, when you need to cover an out-of-town restaurant.