26. Test Amusement Park Rides
If you love thrill rides and want to earn some extra cash, you might consider a career in amusement ride testing. Engineering firms like GMH Engineering use sophisticated equipment to inspect and test amusement park rides. But employees leave the hands-on work of riding roller coasters to the crash test dummies.
Don’t have a tech background? You might be able to secure an entry-level theme park job and work your way up, according to HowStuffWorks. Some amusement parks even hire temporary ride testers, so you don’t have to leave your day job to enjoy the fun.