Photos: Crazy professions around the world you won't believe exist

The most fancied professions in the world are doctor, engineer, lawyer, architect, etc but did you know that there are other bizarre career options that might pay you more than these famous jobs.

Updated on: Sep 25, 2021 3:55 PM IST

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If you feel out of place at the workplace you are currently working in then you can resign and pick any of these weird professions that sounds bizarre but might be your thing. (Unsplash)

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Professional sleeper: If your bed is the love of your life then this has to be your dream job. Researchers hire professional sleepers who support their investigations. Pillow and mattress companies also employ people to sleep and review their products. (Unsplash)

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Train Pusher: In Japan, 'Oshiyas' are hired to push passengers onto a crowded train till the doors of the train close. (Unsplash)

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Full-time Netflix viewer: The OTT platform Netflix, hires employees to watch all their content and give relevant tags for the viewers to find what they are looking for. (Unsplash)

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Professional Mourner: In South-East Asia, it is believed that crying loudly at a funeral assist the dead as they travel to the afterlife. Professional Mourners are actually hired to cry loudly during the service. (Pexels)

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Drying paint watcher: There is a full-time job where an employee constantly looks at freshly painted walls to check how long the paint takes to dry and observe colour changes. (Unsplash)

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Dog food taster: Yes, there is a job in the world where a person is trying out dog food to check the flavour, texture and quality of the product and compare it with rival brands. (Unsplash)

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Odor Judge: Mouthwash companies employ odour judges with good senses to smell the breath of volunteers and check if their products are doing the job. (Unsplash)