16 Cool Careers for the Millennium Professional
Sommelier
Some people are serious about their drinks. Sommeliers are the type of people who can’t stand to be in a dining hall and watch someone eating a heavy steak with Pinot Noir. One needs a refined skill and a clear palette for this job and sommeliers can be certified for as low as $4800 but the higher the ranking (certified, advanced, master) the better the pay.
Average Salary: $28,000 for novice sommeliers and $80,000-$160,000 for certified Master Sommeliers.