Some employees find that working in an office or factory environment has a detrimental effect on their mental health and so look for other types of work that may suit them better. Working outdoors for the majority of the day can have huge benefits as spending time outdoors has been shown to improve mental health and wellbeing. Being able to do this and earn a living for many people can be a helpful experience.

There are many different jobs on offer that involve working outside not just working on a farm as many people may think. Modern technology is changing the face of agriculture and therefore there is an increased need for engineers, scientists and researchers in farming.

Working as a gardener can be a very rewarding job as often it is on a self-employed basis which means you can choose your own hours of work. Being your own boss can be a major factor in someone’s wellbeing and job satisfaction is high amongst people working in this field.

If being self-employed is not something you want to do, many large country houses and estates employ a team of gardeners and grounds people to maintain the large gardens. Large tourist attractions and theme parks are also a good place to seek employment that involves outdoor working so if you are not afraid to work in all weathers why not give it a try?