There are many people out there who are dissatisfied or just bored with their job. There are also some people who do jobs that you did not even know existed, and even get paid well for them.
See below 10 strange professions, which you have probably never heard of and are definitely very different from yours!
Professional "hugger"
Imagine asking someone what job they do and they answered you hug people! So if you need a hug, but you are alone, do not worry as there are people who get paid to do this thing! It may sound strange, but there are several companies that hire people to hug people who need it, and earn between $ 60 and $ 80 an hour! Do not let your mind go to the wicked, only hugs!
Diver for golf balls
If you enjoy diving and prefer to work outdoors, then you are the perfect candidate for the job! These divers, as you can see, collect all the golf balls that fall into the lakes on the golf courses. Sounds easy and enjoyable!
Dog food tester
If you are not sure that your pets are eating delicious and nutritious meals, there is a possibility to call a pet food tester! Test your pet's food to evaluate flavors and check if they meet quality standards.
Bed tester
As the title suggests, there are people who try beds (mattresses and pillows) for businesses and hotels. In simple words you get paid to lie down at work! These testers lie on a bed and check if the mattress has dents and if its edges are hard enough for someone to sit on. Where do we apply?
Scent of tissues
Surely you have noticed that tissues usually have a nice odor or no odor at all. Of course it is not a coincidence, but the fruits of the hard work of some people, who smell the tissues produced by some companies, to make sure that they do not have a bad smell. If they have consistency, logically they already use them!
Queuing
If you do not like to stand in line for hours, now there is a solution! You can hire a professional, who will stand for hours in a queue of hassle. It's a difficult and boring job, but it can pay off well.
Snake milker
Snake venom can be used for many things, but the most important is its use in medical research. As a result, there is a growing demand for snake venom every year. These people spend whole days squeezing snake teeth into a plastic container to collect their coveted venom, which can save lives.
Underarm odor
Underarm odors work for deodorant companies to ensure product quality. How is quality control done? The odors work in a room with a high temperature or outdoors, smelling up to 60 armpits per hour. Their goal is to determine how effective a deodorant is. They write reports and help people smell better.
Worm collector
These people collect worms from gardens, parks and other vegetated areas, which they give to fishing shops to sell to fishermen. They usually collect them at night.
Insect tester
You have probably seen the TV shows X-Factor or Fear Factor, where one of the challenges for players is to eat live insects. To make sure that disgusting foods are suitable for eating, producers hire people to try them. As there is a high risk, these people are paid generously.
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