Nerds aren’t what they once were. They’ve taken over, and now they demand that the rest of the world take them seriously. Hey, no problem. We’re actually starting to think that these nerds are pretty sexy.
Here are 4 surprisingly sexy career that seem totally nerdy at first.
Astronauts: Super-Human Brains and Brawn
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People who become astronauts are as close to perfect as possible. Anyone who wants to pursue this career goal will need to:
- Earn a bachelor’s degree mathematics, biological sciences, engineering, or physical sciences
- Pilot an aircraft for 1,000 hours
- Get three years of work experience related to space exploration, physics, technology, etc.
- Instead of getting three years of work experience, you can earn three master’s degrees or one PhD
So, you think you can do all of those things? Good. But you’re not even close.
Now you need to:
- Complete a vigorous physical examination
- Prove you have 20/20 vision in both eyes
- Have blood pressure that doesn’t go over 140/90 while sitting
Essentially, you have to be a genius athlete. Sure, you spend all of those years studying dorky engineering and sciences, but you emerge as the sexiest creature on or off the planet.
Business Owners: Entrepreneurs With a Dash of Philanthropy
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Is Warren Buffett sexy? How about Bill Gates? Well, they’re both pretty nerdy looking, it’s possible for nerdy men to earn so much money that they become super-cool.
Warren Buffett is worth an estimated $50 billion. Suddenly, being an older man doesn’t look so bad.
Bill Gates is worth even more with an estimated $66 billion.
Let’s assume that humans aren’t superficial enough to measure sexiness by financial prowess alone. What you get in men like Buffet and Gates goes far beyond the ability to make lots of money. They’re also incredibly intelligent, witty men who contribute a lot of money to philanthropic efforts.
Back in 2011, Gates was the richest man in the world. He then lost that distinction by donating over $20 million to his charitable foundation. Buffett has also been known to donate billions of dollars a year. So they’re smart, witty, and kind. How is that not sexy?
Statisticians: The World’s Next Sexy Librarian
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Statisticians don’t get the props they deserve, even though they earn good money and keep regular hours. Movies like Moneyball, however, have moved them a little closer to the sexy realm. It’s a law of physics that when something nerdy comes in contact with Brad Pitt, it becomes 50 percent sexier by the second.
Lucky for you, even average people can become statisticians. Start by studying math with a concentration in statistics. After that, you can earn a bachelors in accounting, finance, or other area of economics. You might even become the first person to spot trends in the stock market. That’s where the real money is.
Rocket Scientists: Because They’re Rocket Scientists
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Even neurologists downplay how difficult their work is by saying “it’s not rocket science.” You know who doesn’t say that? Rocket scientists. That’s because their work requires knowledge of physics, engineering, computer programming, and pretty much any other crazy-difficult subject you can think of.
When Justin Timberlake said he was bringing sexy back, he probably meant that he was applying to Stanford to get a master’s in physics. Any other answer just doesn’t make sense.
What other super-sexy nerd professions catch your eye?
