Business & Tech
Cool Careers on the Peninsula
Here are our picks for some of the most interesting and enjoyable ways to make a living locally.
Going to work every day is one of the harsh realities of grown-up life. Although those who have jobs right now are most likely thankful for them, it can still be hard waking up to an alarm in the morning and making that daily trudge to work. Some jobs, however, may be a little easier to go to every day than others. For this week, we’ve picked out a few of the coolest jobs in our area—ones that may just inspire you to make that life change you’ve been contemplating.
- Golf Instructor at the
Imagine being able to be outdoors every day, doing what you love while teaching others. Instructors for the Bay Area Golf Academy help pass on the skills and wisdom of a sport they are passionate about while helping novices improve their swings on a daily basis.
Everyone has used YouTube, but not everyone knows that their offices are based right here in San Bruno. Check out this video to see some of the perks of working at this fun, innovative company.
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Working for this San Bruno-based firm means working toward positive, sustainable change. Venture partners at VantagePoint help fund businesses with green goals, whether it’s local electric car pioneer Tesla Motors or wind turbine manufacturer Goldwind. Employees at VantagePoint provide a crucial support system so that businesses looking to save our diminishing natural resources can flourish.
A combination showroom, service center and Harley history museum, this South San Francisco spot would be a hog enthusiast’s dream to work at. Not only are employees surrounded by classic bikes and memorabilia, but the service center also ensures a steady stream of revving engines all day long.
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South San Francisco is also home to one of the world leaders in biotechnology. Genentech’s researchers work to unravel some of the biggest mysteries of human biology in order to create solutions and cures for life compromising conditions. This pioneering health-focused company has flourished in our backyard for more than three decades.