Naturally there is more to life than being cool; although that is what our parents consoled us with when nobody would invite us to parties when we were at school!
But when you're surrounded by beige walls at work, having to endure the 10 most annoying office habits and reading inane e-mails all day, there must be times when (just like us) you feel yourself wondering if there isn't a cooler job out there that will still put food on your table.
Good news! There are plenty of people are going to work every morning and having a lot of fun while doing it. That's not to say they don't work hard; these jobs are cool but id doesn't make them easy:
1. Brew master
To put it mildly, a lot of us like to drink beer. It's associated with many a good time, birthdays, sporting events and some form of late night public disorder...
(In fairness, it's also associated with hangovers the next day)
But who wouldn't want to be the creator of a tasty beer that will be imbibed by many a partygoer? Plus, you get to do taste-testing along the way, which is always fun!
2. Toy creator
Most kids dream of spending every waking minute in a toy store. Most adults aren't too keen on the idea of dealing with screaming children all day.
As a toy creator (also known as a "commercial and industrial designer") you get the best of both worlds: you get to use your imagination and play with toys without the hassle of noisy customers.
You also get paid to think of ideas for new toys, produce them and play with them to see if they're ready to go into production!
3. Food scientist
You might not have ever cared who creates all the different flavors of ice cream as long as the scoops keep appearing in your bowl.
Well, food scientists spend their days in laboratories developing and perfecting new flavours so that low-fat birthday cake ice cream tastes good and not, well, low-fat.
Ok so you might put on a little weight, but it's a small price to payfor making a living off of ice cream isn't it?
4. Doll fashion designer
Strictly for the girls we reckon; but if you've ever played with dolls, you know that their fashion accessories are no small matter. Barbeques, dinner parties, sailing; these dolls have to have outfits for every occasion.
Fashion designers, just like the ones who create the clothes you're wearing right now, decide what attire dolls need and come up with the best design to sell to the public.
It might sound like child's play, but consider that Barbie's wardrobe makes Mattel one of the world's largest clothing manufacturers!
5. Sommelier
Discerning diners know that the perfect meal isn't just about the entrée; it's also about the glass of wine that accompanies each course.
From the first taste of the salmon to the last bite of sorbet, the right wine can elevate any meal to a new level. Of course, if you're like many people, you don't know if a Riesling is the best match for fresh hake or if it's a faux pas that will send the chef into tears.
Fear not mere food mortals!
Sommeliers know everything about wines, from the vineyards they were pressed in to the best entrées to pair them with. They take courses and obtain certification to become bona fide experts on the subjects, so you never have to look at a wine list with panic in your eyes.
Also, as well as the social kudos of being in such a position, top sommeliers can earn £45,000 a year.
6. Sports trainer
Every sports team has an athletic trainer on hand to get athletes into shape and to prevent injuries. They know what stretches and exercises they need to get ready for a big game and how to treat any injuries that do occur.
It's a sweet gig for anyone who wants to be as close as possible to the action on the field without having to actually play the sport; (normally because they just aren't good enough)
7. Event planner
As an event planner you are responsible for finding convention and meeting sites, orchestrating enrollment and registration, possibly making transportation arrangements for attendees and negotiating prices for venues and hotels.
What makes this job cool is that, although you work hard ironing out the many wrinkles that big events entail (and they may seem never ending), you get to visit various sites and network with people of every imaginable industry, which means you're not stuck at a desk all day.
And that can only be a good thing.
8.Wardrobe stylist
If your friends and family come to you when they don't know what to wear (or you offer this advice even when they don't ask) then you are probably suited to be a wardrobe stylist.
You get to use your fashion sense to dress actors in commercials, TV shows and movies so that the characters' clothes match their fictitious lifestyle. For example, if you know how to dress a 20 year-old actress so she looks like a believable high school student or like a successful businesswoman, then this is clearly the job for you.
9. Concert promoter
On average, concerts are two hours of great entertainment, hopefully full of good music, a great atmosphere and a talented group or entertainer; at other times, it will be going to see Katie Melua or Westlife play.
However, making those two hours happen isn't easy work. Concert promoters decide which cities artists should visit, choose the venues they play and get sponsors for the tours.
Plus, all the logistics that come with the each show, such as security precautions and even the amount of bathrooms available for concert goer, are your domain; yes its tough work, but you get to see free shows and travel around the country.
So, which of the 9 cool jobs would you want to do?
Better yet, why not let us know what other jobs you consider cool and why?