Jobs You Can Do Everywhere

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by Cindy Perman

It's that time of year again, a time for fir trees, twinkling lights -- and cursing yourself for not living in a warmer climate. So why not consider getting a job that you can do from the beach?

Not only are there a ton of tourism-related jobs you can do from the beach, but thanks to modern technology, anyone with a laptop and wireless Internet access can set up shop on the beach.

And don't underestimate the power a beautiful, relaxing setting can have on your creativity and productivity. German composer Richard Wagner apparently wrote his music in a villa overlooking Italy's Tyrrhenian Sea, Chinese sages are said to have written their poetry on island pavilions and some of the great tech minds of our time created their innovations in California's Bay Area, Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi points out in his book, "Creativity: Flow and the Psychology of Discovery and Invention

Feeling inspired? Check out these 12 Jobs You Can Do From the Beach:

Real Estate Agent

Real estate can be done from absolutely anywhere, so why do it in a cold, windy city when you could do it wearing flip-flips and sunglasses?

Beach destinations are some of the most expensive real-estate markets in the world, from Malibu to the French Riviera. People will always want to buy real estate in these sun-drenched markets, so the work would be steady, and there's a good chance you'll boost your salary in the process.

On average, real-estate agents make $30,000 to $60,000, but depending on the market, you can make $100,000 or more, according to PayScale.com.

At the beach: Of course you'll need to get licensed in that area, and you'll need to get up from your beach chair to show properties, but your cold calls and online listings could all be managed using a cell phone and laptop.

Entrepreneur

Starting your own business requires a lot of creativity and inspiration, and what better place to get that than the beach?

Rob McGovern, the founder of CareerBuilder.com, said he came up with the idea for the company while on vacation at Bethany Beach in Delaware.

"I wrote the business plan for that company sitting on the beach -- that's when the idea came to me," he said. "I've always thought my calling was to change the world -- I just felt like I'd better go where I can make up the rules, then I can change the world!" he said. McGovern grew CareerBuilder into a $150 million company with 400 employees and is now on to his next venture, Jobfox.com.

At the beach: The sun and crashing waves are a great way to clear and relax your mind, and get the creative juices flowing. If you have a laptop and a phone, you can do everything from research to calling consultants, writing out your business plan and figuring out a budget. Take the flip flops off for business meetings, though, OK?

Trader

Floor traders are a dying breed -- Gone are the days where you had to be on the floor or in the pits to execute a trade. Now, all you need is a laptop and an online-trading account.

Whether you're dealing with your own money or other people's money, trading is a high-stress job. There's a lot at stake and you can lose it all in a heartbeat. Taking this high-wire act to a relaxing beach is a good way to dial it down and go easy on your heart.

Traders typically make $50,000 to $90,000, according to PayScale.com, but once you get going, it's not hard to make six figures or more.

At the beach: All you really need is your laptop. You can check company earnings statements and read up on the latest news about the company or fund -- everything you'll need to determine if it's a solid investment. Then, with your trading account, you can execute the trade and track its performance. When it comes right now to it, the only times you'd have to get up from your chair would be to get another drink or use the restroom!

Corporate Event or Wedding Planner

Who wouldn't jump at the chance to go to a corporate conference in the Caribbean or honeymoon in Honolulu? Well, guess what? There have to be people on the other side, physically in those destinations, to plan the event, from mini-bagel platters to AV systems.

Of course, this job isn't without its stresses -- from bridezillas to cranky corporate types and juggling all the moving parts, it's a lot to manage. Not to mention, couples that elope last minute and expect you to make their big day special with just a few hours' notice. The real perks are that you're not trapped in a cubicle all day and at the end of the day, you can wash all that stress away with dinner on the beach.

Event planners typically make $30,000 to $50,000, according to PayScale.com.

At the beach: You'll need an office, rather than a beach chair, as your home base for this job -- mainly to store files and product samples as well as to take meetings. But who says you can't have an office with a view of the beach? And stepping out for lunch just got a whole lot more interesting!

Vacation Home Caretaker

Vacation homes are great but the only problem is that while you may only be there a few times a year, the grass keeps growing the rest of the time. The roof still leaks, the washing machine goes on the fritz and the pool gets dirty.

Enter vacation home caretakers, an entire industry of people that take care of vacation homes while the owners are away. This sounds like an easy stay in paradise for people who otherwise couldn't afford such a luxurious home. But this job requires mad skills: Caretakers need to literally take care of everything from routine maintenance to emergencies.

Home CareTaker in Palm Coast, Florida, for example, does whatever you need them to do, including grocery shopping, stocking the liquor cabinet, watering the plants, picking up fresh flowers, taking out the trash, checking mail, overseeing repairs, cleaning the house and pool, washing your car -- even picking you up and dropping you off at the airport.

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The salary for vacation-home caretakers varies depending on the services provided. It can be a modest per-month fee to just keep an eye on the place, a per-visit fee or an hourly fee for things like personal shopping and cleaning.

At the beach: This one isn't so much a job you do from the beach as a job you do from a luxurious beach HOUSE. Hey, if you're going to have to clean, shop and repair, might as well do it in style!

Data-Entry Clerk

Data-entry clerks are always going to be in demand: Companies will always need people to input text and data, whether it's medical records or invoices. The only requirements are that you be a fast and accurate typist. Since it's really just you and the computer, many companies hire data-entry clerks to work from home. So, why not make your home/office at the beach?

The average salary is $10 to $13 per hour, according to PayScale.com, with some of the highest hourly rates in San Jose, Calif., Long Beach, Calif., and Miami.

At the beach: This may be one of those jobs that's better in an office overlooking the beach, since you may have a pile of papers or other material to be cross-referencing -- stuff you don't want blowing away!

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