Weirdest jobs: While it is true that we can’t all be doctors, lawyers, or accountants, some people out there have some of the most odd and peculiar jobs. But what makes someone choose a strange career path? In some cases, it may be the profit. For others, is the fact that they have a unique talent to offer.
We would like to present you with a list of the most peculiar jobs in the world, in a style similar to our coverage of the best summer jobs for students. They couldn’t be more opposite.
Want to know what else is unique about these jobs apart from their line of work?
Most of them are actually paid very well.
Let’s take a look at the 9 weirdest jobs we could find:
No. 9: Body Advertiser
Some companies pay to have their logos advertised on people’s bodies. Sometimes, the design is as simple as a bit of face paint, but other times it requires people to get a logo tattooed on them. If you’re willing to have your body permanently marked with a company’s logo, at least make sure the payout is substantial.
No. 8: Mystery Shopper
Did you know that you can actually get paid for shopping? Numerous companies out there employ people for their shopping skills, in an attempt to evaluate either their merchandise or the behavior of their employees.
No. 7: Human Scarecrow
Farmers certainly don’t like crows messing around in their crops and they are actually willing to pay someone to act as a human scarecrow. We’re guessing that if you’re living in the countryside and have a lot of free time, this might be an interesting job proposition. It also pays around $15 per hour.
No. 6: Lipstick Reader
Coffee reading is a thing of the past. Nowadays, some women pay hard cash to have their lip prints read by a “professional“ lipstick reader. Apparently, these readers can see into the future of the woman and gets paid anywhere between $25 and $50 per hour.
No. 5: Bounty Hunter
No, bounty hunters don’t exist just in movies. It is a legit job, though it might not be suitable for all. If you’re fond of the idea of chasing and catching criminals, you should also know that is a great paying job.
No. 4: Airplane Repo Man
Being a salesman might not be a particularly odd job. If you’re not in the business of selling airplanes, that is. The commission for an airplane can run anywhere between $10,000 and $900,000. So you could very well sell just one airplane and be set for life.
No. 3: Pearl Diver
While most people enjoy diving as a hobby, some actually manage to make good money from it. We’re talking about pearl divers. It can be a somewhat dangerous job at times, but it does pay very well.
No. 2: Submarine Cook
People working on submarines need to eat too, right? That’s why most of these vessels are equipped with their own personal chef. A submarine cook can earn as much as $200,000 per year, but he is required to have at least 6 years of experience of working on the sea before being able to apply for a job.
No. 1: Shot Girl
The title is pretty self-explanatory: a shot girl is in charge with mixing shot-sized drinks, typically using tequila or Jello-O. The payout? Anywhere between $300 and $600 per night, depending on how crowded the bar is.
