Work is an important part of human life in many parts of the world. When it comes to jobs, most people will think of common professions such as doctors, teachers, or engineers.
However, in various countries around the world, there are jobs that are far from ordinary and may sound unique to some people. These jobs are not only unique in terms of the tasks they perform, but also in the way they integrate the uniqueness of the culture and environment they live in.
So, what are some of these unique jobs? Here’s a review!
Dog Food Taster
Launching indeed, the job of a dog food taster is a profession that involves trying dog food to evaluate its taste, texture, aroma, and nutritional value. These tasters are responsible for ensuring that dog food meets quality standards and is acceptable to pets.
While it may sound like an unusual job, dog food tasters play an important role in ensuring that pets are fed a healthy and nutritious diet. In America, this job can earn up to IDR 500 million per year.
Passenger Train Pusher
Have you ever taken the train during rush hour to and from work? It must be very crowded and jostling, Beauties. In Japan, to cope with the crowded passengers, there is a profession known as “oshiya” or “pusher”.
The oshiyas work at crowded train stations to help get passengers onto the train by pushing them from outside until the train doors close. This practice is intended to ensure that trains keep running on schedule and on schedule and prevent the accumulation of passengers on the platforms.
Professional Sleepers
Launching from Undercover Recruiter, a hotel in Finland employs a staff as a ‘professional sleeper’. The staff will sleep in a different bed at the hotel every night and then write a review about their sleeping experience.
They would provide feedback on the quality of sleep, comfort, and the pros or cons of each bed they tested. This job is important for hotels to ensure that the beds they provide are comfortable and quality for their guests.
Professional Queue Guard
In some places like Japan, Italy, and New York, there is a professional queue guard profession. They are usually hired by people who do not have the time or opportunity to queue themselves, especially in situations where time is precious or when the queue is very long, for example during popular product launches such as the iPhone launch or during major sales events such as Black Friday.
They must have patience and good physical endurance, as they may have to wait for a long time in various weather conditions and different environments. Quoting CareerAddict, they are paid around IDR 400,000 per hour.
Professional Mourners
Professional mourners or moirologists originated in Egyptian, Mediterranean, and Chinese cultures. They are responsible for mourning someone who has died and providing solace to the family left behind.
In addition, professional mourners can also give tribute speeches or organize mourning rituals and traditions according to different beliefs and cultures. They are paid from IDR 500,000 to IDR 2 million per event.
Garbage Detective
In Germany, some people are hired to be dumpster detectives. These detectives work to ensure that people comply with Germany’s strict environmental laws when it comes to waste disposal such as not throwing away batteries with other waste.
Dumpster detectives will conduct thorough investigations, including questioning neighbors, checking shopping bills, and observing trash cans, to look for evidence of violations. They will also take enforcement action if sufficient evidence is found to take action against violators.
Paint Dry Watcher
In the UK, there are workers whose job is to watch paint dry. They have high accuracy and the ability to observe and record changes in color, as well as texture in paint.
This is an important part of the product development process for paint manufacturers, as the information gained from this job helps them to adjust their paint formulas to be more effective. These workers are paid an average of IDR 300,000 per hour.
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