Some people can only experience a little tiny buzz of an adrenaline rush during rollercoaster rides or yearly ski trips. For other people adrenaline rushes are part of their daily jobs. Here are the top five jobs for thrill seekers.

Astronaut

People with strong science backgrounds and a hankering for adventure should consider the career as an astronaut. Possible jobs for astronaut include mission specialists, space shuttle pilots and orbiters-astronauts (they specialize in servicing satellites). Being an astronaut isn’t about the paycheck - it’s about the rush.

Corporate Executive Officer (CEO)

CEOs have the holy grail of all business jobs. The benefits of this job can be fabulous: prestige, stock options, travelling and memberships to elite clubs. Before rising to the top, CEOs first need a strong understanding of business relations. Besides degrees, top CEOs should also have the right personal skills for their jobs.

Police Officer

Police officers’ job often include chasing criminals, patrolling dangerous neighborhoods, distributing traffic tickets, and testifying in court. Police officers must constantly uphold the law in challenging situations, so they should have a high level of personal integrity and a firm commitment to physical fitness. As we see today, more and more police departments are searching for job applicants with college degrees or extensive background in law enforcement studies.

Politician

Politics is not for the faint of heart. Politicians prompt hundreds upon hundreds of important legislative actions every day that change the inner workings of our towns, cities and states. Most politicians are or should be highly visible community figures who must be able to speak in front of large groups and making tough decisions under close public scrutiny. People who wish to become politicians would be well served by earning a law degree or a master’s of business administration (MBA) degree.

Public Relations Specialist

Public relations (PR) specialists take care of corporations’ public images by forming positive relationships with members of the public. Different organizations hire PR specialists: hospitals, non-profit businesses, public and private universities, insurance companies, and of course celebrities. Employment prospects should be best for PR specialists with accredited degrees in public relations, advertising, marketing, or other communications related fields.

Although action-packed jobs can be thrilling, even the biggest adventure junkies can burn out after years on the job. If you need a heart-pounding job, go for it - but please pace yourself.