15 most unusual professions in the world

All professions are important, all professions are needed. Even those about which we will talk in detail a little lower.

By the way, if you are looking for a unique job and you want to do something so unusual that brings only positive emotions, then who knows, maybe this article will completely change your life and inspire you to change the place of work.

1. Professional mermaid

Looking at this photo, it seems that you have a model posing in the image of a fairy-tale character. But in reality there are people in the world who work as mermaids, and their job is not only to look good. So, firstly, they should be excellent swimmers, and besides the whole working day they dive, swim with a big tail. Finally, professional mermaids know how to hold their breath for a few minutes. Often they have to swim next to jellyfish, rays and even sharks. By the way, on the photo the freediver and the professional mermaid Linden Walbert.

2. Live dummy

Everything would be fine, but a live mannequin showing clothes in the US gets up to $ 100 an hour. Today, showcases of high-end boutiques resemble a real work of art. Some brands have decided to move to a new level of creativity and several times a month in their windows, instead of plastic dummies, you can see eye-popping models that advertise stylish clothes.

3. Toy tester for adults

Yes, yes, as not vertices, but all professions are important and necessary. This is no exception. True, this vacancy certainly does not suit people with Puritan upbringing. All you need to do is test and select the most high-quality models of such specific toys. Moreover, it will be necessary not only to receive pleasure, but also to develop, introduce a system for assessing the quality, appearance of the goods.

4. Sniffer of the armpits

This includes people working in companies that produce deodorants, antiperspirants. The employee's duties include, firstly, applying a test product to the armpits of volunteers who agreed to participate in the experiment. And, secondly, throughout the day he will need to periodically sniff their armpits, noting in a special form how the smell changed. True, such a profession was popular at the end of the 20th century.

5. Bed-time carer

To such a person all those who need spiritual warmth, and simply curious people who are interested in everything new are turning to. There is nothing vulgar about this. Just in the modern world, in the pursuit of money, many have forgotten the value of human touch. In the photo, a resident of New York, Jackie Samuel, who charges $ 60 / hour for her services. The girl notes that in the course of her work she gives people chaste embraces.

6. Face cream tester

Beauty companies promise that after using their products, the skin of your face will feel incredibly soft, soft and silky. And before the goods fall into the hands of the buyer, it is tested on special employees. With this procedure, representatives of the company are trying to understand how effective the cosmetic product is and whether it copes with its functions.

7. Testers of exotics

In a reality show like "The Last Hero," participants need to eat not very pleasant products. To make sure that this or that worm does not cause harm, it will not cause food poisoning, some companies hire a tester to their staff, who will try this exotic taste.

8. Collector of worms

Hardy anglers know what it's like to stand knee-deep in the mud and dig out worms. But there are some who do not want to rummage in the ground and buy a box of bait. Many fishing shops specifically hire collectors of worms. Dressed in protective suits and hoods, with banks of coffee tied to both legs, the worm seekers work in the fields. First they spray the surface of the earth with chlorinated water to lure the worms out, and then choose the largest and most juicy ones, which are placed in tins and delivered to different corners of the world.

9. The Nude Model

Nothing vulgar. It's just a nude model work. Who hires such people? That's right, artists who need to hone their skills. In addition, the work of a bare model is paid higher than the one that poses in clothes. It is interesting that you do not need to have ideal parameters for this. The main thing is perseverance and, undoubtedly, lack of shyness.

10. Diver for golf balls

It is ideal for experienced divers. Interestingly, in the year such divers do more than pearl fishermen (about $ 100,000). It's no secret that sometimes golf balls fly to a nearby water body. Here in such moments, divers are taken for the job.

11. Taster of pet food

Some brave souls who dared to share a dinner with their dog, note that animal feed is not so tasty. Just imagine, some have to do it daily and not for a little money (for example, a junior taster receives from $ 35,000 a year). Their duties include the analysis of the aroma and taste of food, as well as making decisions about making some changes to the recipe.

12. Nylon of paper napkins

All that is necessary for a professional smell is to determine how pleasantly the napkin smells, whether it irritates the skin and how to touch it.

13. Employee of the queue

In order not to waste your time on standing in line, many people hire someone who will do it for money. And when the turn comes to you, tramadore, and this is what this person is called, he will call you. By the way, such a position is in demand on the day of the sale of the new IPhone model.

14. Water slides test

All that is needed for this is a few pairs of swimming trunks or swimsuits and the ability to enjoy rest. In addition, the test is important not to be afraid of heights. The duties include riding on water attractions of a certain company, writing reviews about them in social networks. By the way, on this photo the 22-year-old Briton Seb Smith, who bypassed 2000 other contenders, got a dream job. He signed a contract for 6 months, and his annual salary is $ 31,000. Moreover, his new employer, First Choice, pays him flights to all countries where it will be necessary to "work" hard. Prior to Smith in this position for 4 years worked 33-year-old tester Tommy Lynch.

15. Foumletier

No, no, it's not a typo. Foumelier is a person who knows everything about the compatibility of cigars with drinks. Often called a cigar sommelier. He is well versed in cigars and alcoholic beverages, and knows everything about their characteristics. Foumelier in demand in some restaurants and cigar clubs. It is interesting to work in this position it is important not only to get education sommelier, but also to graduate special cigar schools.