If you are tired of your old demanding job and you’re looking for a new one then our list of 10 jobs with weekends and holidays off might sound appealing to you.
We spend most of our time at work, going through piles of papers and doing a job that requires almost all of our energy and time. At work, we must be dedicated, fierce, and ready to face all challenges, and no one cares about the fact that we may be exhausted. We spend a little time at home and that’s why it’s so precious. Sometimes we are so tired from working all week, that we wish to spend the whole weekend in bed or on the sofa just watching TV and eating our favorite cake. Personally, I rarely have the energy to deal with people all seven days so I often choose this option myself. And there is nothing wrong with wanting to spend the day lying around and not thinking about Monday.
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But what happens when you don’t get to have weekends off? When you have to work on Saturdays when everyone else is enjoying their free time at home or traveling? This sounds so inhumane and yet, there are many jobs out there that require you to work on weekends. But that just might not be the worst thing. Some employers require you to work on holidays, too. It’s not enough that you have to endure all kinds of criticism and pressure, but you need to do it on days when everyone else is celebrating and not even thinking about work. Working on holidays is the worse because if you’re working in an office, you’re likely to get bored because there’s not much work anyway, at least that’s the experience of my friends who are going through this.
But there are ways to avoid this issue. It takes a little time finding a remotely perfect job. In fact, it may not be possible at all. But it is possible to find a job that allows you to refresh and prepare for the new week by not working on weekends. We all know someone who is lucky enough and never works on weekends and holidays but we also read suggestions on Reddit and we searched through Indeed to find jobs that offer free weekends and holidays. We found them and we compiled a list for you. For those who need a part-time job, take a look at our list of 11 PartTime Jobs with Weekends Off. Others, check out the 10 jobs with weekends and holidays off and start changing your life.
10. Teacher
Teaching is one of those jobs that sound appealing mainly because if you teach in a school you get a lot of free days. First of all, you don’t work on weekends, which is great considering how more and more employers require you to work on Saturdays, and second, you never work on holidays. You also get to enjoy the summer not working which is something that other jobs can probably never provide. All in all, that is a lot of free time.
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9. Writer
As a writer, the number 9 on our list of jobs with weekends and holidays off, you have the option of choosing your working hours so if you don’t want to work weekends and holidays then you simply won’t. This is an ideal job for those who know their way with words as it is usually done from home. Other freelance jobs offer similar opportunities so basically, you are free to work whenever you want.
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8. Construction
Most construction workers get weekends and holidays off which is only fair since they do a really difficult job. If you don’t want to spend many years studying then construction might be the choice for you.
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7. Principals
Similar to teachers, principals in elementary and secondary schools also get weekends and holidays off, of course, you must be qualified and very lucky to become one. They are in charge of the school which is a great responsibility but they also get summers off, which is something most of us can only dream of.
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6. Day Care Provider
We are continuing our list of jobs with weekends and holidays off with Day care providers that usually don’t work on weekends and on holidays because they also have the possibility of setting their own schedules. They usually work from Monday to Friday when most parents work, too. On the plus side, while taking care of other kids, day care providers can also take care of their children at the same time.
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5. Graphic Designer
Since as a graphic designer you create your own schedule and have the freedom to choose whether you will work at night or during daylight, you don’t need to work on weekends and holidays, of course, and that’s why we included it in our list of jobs with weekends and holidays off. The crucial thing is to meet the deadline and finish the project but when will you work it is up to you.
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4. School Lunch Lady
Working in the school cafeteria you are free when all the kids are free meaning that you don’t work on weekends, holidays or even summers. You get a lot of free time although the pay might not be very appealing. But if you enjoy working with children and you’re looking for something with working hours like these, this might be a good option for you.
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3. Occupational Therapist
An occupational therapist is another job on the list of jobs with weekends and holidays off. Of course, you also get holidays off because you set your own hours usually, and you have the freedom to create your schedule. This is a pretty sweet deal. Although you do need to spend many years studying in order to become a therapist I believe it really pays off because you work less than most people and earn more than most of the people, too.
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2. School Bus Driver
It is only natural to assume that as a school bus driver you won’t be working weekends and holidays because schools are empty during those days. So if you’re looking for something that will allow you to enjoy your weekends and holidays with your family, this is an option for you.
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1. Kindergarten Worker
Here’s another option for you on our list of 10 jobs with weekends and holidays off. Unlike the day care center, in kindergarten children start learning how to read and write, and thus how to prepare for school later. It is the beginning of their education and naturally, the working hours as in school so this means you get weekends and holidays off. If you’re good with kids and have the degree, you might consider working in a kindergarten.
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