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Last modified: November 07, 2011, 01:25 PM
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This is an ideal career for intuitive thinkers. Professional sportspeople are the envy of most young Australians. They earn all or part of their living through participating in sporting events, either as individuals or as members of a team and appear to make considerable money in the process. The professional is either an athlete, coach or sports manager and they are often supported by other professionals such as dietitians, psychologists, physiotherapists and specialist advisors.

Salary p/a
35k - 500k+
Qualifications
Year 12 Graduate
Intensity
Active
Demand
Growing
Travel
High
Conditions
Indoors & Outdoors
Weekly Hours
Up to 40
Pros
  • Love competing
  • Scent of victory
  • Big bucks
Cons
  • Very few make it
  • Injury can cut short your career
  • May travel too much, and retire too early
The Bottom Line

John McEnroe once said “I’d have played for nothing” Enough said.

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