They really do exist: professional huggers, ear cleaners, and other professions that make people shake their heads and smile. As fun as some jobs may sound, they all require passion and full commitment.
In America there are always vacancies for professional huggers. Anyone who makes use of the offer can even opt for the comfort blanket. Looking for a good excuse? An alibi inventor is happy to help you. They are experts in tricky situations where you can’t officially tell where you were on any given day. So-called ear cleaners are widespread in China. They remove lard with a specific set of cutlery – usually in public places. A job that is certainly not for everyone.
Japan is looking for stoppers
Because the subway in Tokyo can be particularly cramped during peak times, so-called “subway stops” are used there. They ensure that the passenger change is particularly fast. In an emergency, people are simply put in the carriage. Qualifications for this job: a lot of strength and not afraid of physical contact.
NASA is looking for sleepyhead
In 2018, the space agencies NASA and ESA were looking for 24 women and men for a long-term study of bed rest in Germany. Duration: 89 days, of which 60 days as pure bed rest. Each participant received 16,500 euros.
Royal Swan Counter
Known as the Swan Counter, David Barber is known as The Queen’s Swan Marker. The Brit and his team go to the Thames every year to see the white birds up close. Swan Upping is a British tradition dating back to around the 12th century when swans were a meal used by monarchs at festive banquets.
TV for Netflix
The American streaming service Netflix pays people to watch series and movies for them. The so-called taggers have to categorize everything they look at and write keywords about the production.
save kangaroos
Become a rescuer at a kangaroo center just outside Alice Springs, Australia. On the continent, accidents occur every day in which the mothers of mammals die. Baby kangaroos often hide in the pouch. The so-called joeys take care of the offspring and raise them.
try candy
A sweet tooth’s dream job: candy tester. The Canadian company Candy Funhouse offers an annual salary of 76,046 euros. And this is what the work looks like: Try 3,500 candies – but per month. Requirements for an application are “a golden taste” and “a sweet tooth”.
Six months sliding test
Water rats will get their money’s worth in this profession: amusement parks are regularly looking for water slide testers. You collect 34,000 euros for six months of work. A comprehensive slide report must be submitted at the end.
writing fortune cookies
They really do exist – the fortune cookie texters. Creative writing and a special sense of language are needed for this work. The hourly wage is between 20 and 35 euros, with most writers working as self-employed.
Coconut Security
Dream job Coconut Safety Officer? On the US Virgin Island of St. Thomas, the Ritz-Carlton seeks people to protect their hotel guests from falling coconuts.
Source: Krone
I am Ida Scott, a journalist and content author with a passion for uncovering the truth. I have been writing professionally for Today Times Live since 2020 and specialize in political news. My career began when I was just 17; I had already developed a knack for research and an eye for detail which made me stand out from my peers.
