I would never have known!
So you’re sitting in the office and you hate your job because it’s boring and monotonous. But are you sure you’re ready to change your place for something that’s not just not boring, but even a little wild?
Here are 10 of the strangest jobs in the world. You might envy some of these workers, but in most cases you’ll want to keep your job.
Professional Sony
These workers are to be envied, as they lie and sleep on the best mattresses. This is how manufacturers test their products – they need feedback on whether people slept comfortably. Such personnel are constantly recruited in Finland.
Pet food taster
When pet food is advertised, many people joke about how they knew that the food had a soft texture and delicious taste.
But producers do know this because they hire tasters. Experienced feed eaters can distinguish the notes of shrimp and liver in the mass. They pay about $20,000 a year for this.
Subway pusher
In the Japanese subway, special people appear in the morning hours. They are responsible for making sure that everyone who wants to gets into the car during rush hour. If a person is hanging at the entrance, they will come up and push him. And the worker gets about $10 an hour for his services.
The Hugger
Another Japanese oddity is the global loneliness of many people.
That’s why they have the following service – a person comes to the call of the sufferer and warmly embraces him. Alas, this service is not free.
Breath analyzer
Chewing gum should work and remove absolutely all unpleasant odors from the mouth.
A breath taster, according to his job description, must sniff smokers, people with bad teeth, drinkers, and check whether their breath has really become fresh after using gum. How one can cope with this without feeling sick is unclear.
The Mourners
They are also called “tear sellers”. In Asian countries, it is not customary to openly express one’s feelings, and even at funerals, decent people should behave with restraint.
Therefore, in order to express grief, special people are hired. The brighter their emotions, the more coins they receive – if just crying with groans costs 2 coins, then falling to the ground, tearing clothes, etc. – costs a couple of dozen coins.
Toilet Guide
In large cities of China, there are now fully official government employees who are supposed to show people where the nearest toilet is, or even take them there. However, it is a very convenient service, in the Celestial Empire everything is for the people.
Man is a monkey
In India, monkeys are a real scourge – they attack villages, strip fruits and vegetables, drag away garbage and steal everything that is not nailed down. The only thing that can stop them is a larger relative.
That’s why in the Indian provinces there are people who work as monkeys – they put on a furry suit and go. Oddly enough, the monkeys believe the masquerade and run away.
Penguin Flipper
Many people think this is a joke. But turning penguins over is very important. When they fall on their backs, they become absolutely helpless.
The best job in the world
And finally, a job that not only ordinary workers but also their managers would envy. It was received by Ben Southall, who competed with a huge number of applicants in a competition that was called “The best job in the world.” As a result, he received a position that involves living on a tropical island in a luxurious villa.
The job description includes feeding sea turtles, monitoring coral life, and writing about it all on a personal blog. What’s more, the lucky person gets at least $20,000 a month for this.
