Flexible Jobs that Pay Well

For most people, having a good balance between your personal life and work is important, which is why many people are opting for flexible jobs. Visit http://careerlifeconnection.com to learn more.

While some flexible jobs may require you to make sacrifices in terms of pay or benefits, there are some really enticing, well-paying positions available.

Here are six flexible jobs that offer salaries of about $70,000, as compiled by Yahoo! Education:

• Post secondary teachers - Currently, many college teachers and university professors are planning to retire, meaning there will soon be plenty of openings. Teachers work on a college schedule, which means they get summer, spring and winter holiday vacations. In addition, many college classes only meet two or three times per week, meaning you won't have to report to work every day.
  
  Teachers must have a master's degree to teach at a community college and a doctorate to teach at a four-year college. Positions in this field are expected to increase by 12 percent from 2006 to 2016. During 2007, professors earned an average salary of $98,974 per year, while associate professors earned $69,911 and assistant professors earned $58,662.



• Travel nurses - While travel nurses can be expected to work long hours, they can schedule time off between assignments, allowing for long or short-term work schedules.
  
  Travel nurses must obtain a two-year registered nurses or bachelor's degree in nursing. Jobs in this field are expected to increase by 23 percent through 2016. During 2007, the top 50 percent of registered nurses earned a yearly salary between $73,170 and $87,310.



• Software designers - These workers are often hired on a per-contract basis, meaning they can have tough schedules before a new product is launched, but can opt for time off between assignments.
  
  Software designers must have at least a bachelor's degree in software design or applications or a master's degree if you plan to run a consultancy business. Positions in this field are expected to increase by 38 percent through 2016. During 2007, software designers earned an average salary of $83,130 per year.



• Management analysts - Anyone in this career field can work as a consultant in sales, marketing, technology, healthcare and finance and more than 27 percent are self-employed.
  
  Management analysts must typically have at least a bachelor's degree in business or finance, while some have an MBA degree. Positions in this field are expected to increase by 22 percent from 2006 to 2016. During 2007, management analysts earned an average salary of $71,150 per year.



• Interior designers - Most interior designers run their own companies or consultancies, with 26 percent of workers in the field being self-employed.
  
  While some interior designers have an associates degree, those with a bachelor's degree in art or design tend to advance to better positions. During 2007, the top 50 percent of workers in the field earned a salary between $60,200 and $81,800 per year.



• Real estate sales agents - Even though the number of home sales has drastically declined, there are several new commercial buildings popping up. While you may have to work one to three years to get your broker's license, you can rent or borrow office space and work your own hours.
  
  The majority of brokers have college training in real estate, business law, marketing or finance. During 2007, the top 50 percent of real estate agents earned between $65,040 and $106,790 per year.