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Top 100 Unusual Jobs You've Probably Never Heard Of

"The world is full of bizarre and fascinating jobs, some of which you may not believe exist!"

There are jobs that we hear about every day: doctors, teachers, engineers, and so on. But there’s a whole world of jobs that you probably never knew existed, from the obscure to the downright peculiar. This list of unusual professions spans across a wide variety of fields and showcases some of the most unique ways people earn a living around the globe.

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Overview

  • Title: "Top 100 Unusual Jobs"
  • Subtitle: "The Most Unconventional Ways to Earn a Living"
  • Tagline: "Explore jobs that are as fascinating as they are obscure."
  • Description: "Discover some of the most unique and surprising jobs you've probably never heard of."
  • Keywords: Unique Jobs, Unusual Careers, Bizarre Professions, Strange Occupations, Peculiar Jobs

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# Top 100 Unusual Jobs
- Subtitle: Unique and Outlandish Careers
- Tagline: Explore jobs that are as fascinating as they are obscure.
- 5 Topics

## Topics
- Topic 1: Unique Careers, Uncommon Jobs, Rare Professions, Hidden Occupations, Niche Work
- Topic 2: Strange Professions, Odd Jobs, Unheard Roles, Peculiar Trades, Offbeat Employment
- Topic 3: Bizarre Occupations, Quirky Work, Outlandish Careers, Oddball Jobs, Strange Employments
- Topic 4: Rare Jobs, Weird Careers, Surprising Roles, Secretive Occupations, Special Niche Work
- Topic 5: Unusual Fields, Eccentric Professions, Exotic Careers, Rare Employment, Hidden Occupations

Topic 1: "Unique and Uncommon Careers"

"You won’t find these jobs in every career guide."

These are jobs that are both rare and unique, requiring special skills or serving niche markets. Many of these careers may sound strange, but they serve important roles.

  1. Iceberg Mover: Helps steer icebergs away from shipping lanes.
  2. Snake Milker: Extracts venom from snakes for research and antivenom.
  3. Dog Surfing Instructor: Teaches dogs how to ride waves.
  4. Golf Ball Diver: Recovers lost golf balls from water hazards.
  5. Water Slide Tester: Tests water slides for safety and fun factor.
  6. Professional Sleeper: Gets paid to sleep for research purposes.
  7. Face Feeler: Tests skincare products by feeling people's skin.
  8. Worm Picker: Collects worms for bait.
  9. Fortune Cookie Writer: Writes the messages inside fortune cookies.
  10. Scuba Diving Pizza Deliveryman: Delivers pizza to underwater hotels.
  11. Bed Warmer: Hired to warm up hotel beds before guests arrive.
  12. Professional Cuddler: Offers platonic cuddling services.
  13. Paper Towel Sniffer: Ensures that paper towels are odorless.
  14. Pet Food Taster: Tastes pet food to ensure it’s safe and appealing.
  15. Dice Inspector: Checks dice for fairness in casinos.
  16. Train Pusher (Oshiya): Helps push passengers onto overcrowded trains in Japan.
  17. Car Plate Blocker: Blocks car license plates from speed cameras in certain countries.
  18. Chicken Sexer: Determines the sex of newborn chicks.
  19. Bicycle Fisher: Retrieves sunken bicycles from canals.
  20. Elevator Inspector: Ensures elevators are safe and operational.

Topic 2: "Odd Jobs in Strange Places"

"These jobs are as peculiar as they are location-specific."

Some jobs exist in very specific environments, from urban legends to the depths of the ocean. They make you wonder, "How did anyone end up in that role?"

  1. Deodorant Tester: Tests the effectiveness of deodorants.
  2. Drying Paint Watcher: Watches paint dry for research purposes.
  3. Professional Mourner: Gets paid to attend funerals and grieve.
  4. Human Scarecrow: Scares birds away from crops.
  5. Panda Nanny: Takes care of baby pandas at sanctuaries.
  6. Ethical Hacker: Hired to break into computer systems to test security.
  7. Armpit Sniffer: Ensures deodorant is effective.
  8. Ostrich Babysitter: Takes care of ostrich chicks.
  9. Professional Zombie: Acts as a zombie in theme parks and films.
  10. Crime Scene Cleaner: Cleans up crime scenes after investigations.
  11. Space Junk Collector: Cleans debris orbiting Earth.
  12. Luggage Organizer: Packs luggage for traveling individuals.
  13. Odor Judge: Sniffs and rates the effectiveness of perfumes and deodorants.
  14. Dog Breath Sniffer: Checks dogs’ breath for health assessments.
  15. Chicken Nugget Taster: Tastes and ensures the quality of chicken nuggets.
  16. Underwater Welder: Welds underwater structures.
  17. Shark Tagger: Tags sharks for scientific research.
  18. Organ Conductor: Plays and maintains massive pipe organs.
  19. Ash Artist: Turns human ashes into artworks.
  20. Personal Shopper: Shops for busy or high-profile individuals.

Topic 3: "Bizarre and Outlandish Occupations"

"Jobs that sound more like they belong in a comic book."

These jobs could easily be mistaken for fiction, but they’re real and people actually do them.

  1. Snake Venom Collector: Collects venom from deadly snakes.
  2. Pet Psychologist: Assesses the mental well-being of pets.
  3. Virtual Gold Farmer: Earns in-game currency and sells it for real money.
  4. Golf Ball Cleaner: Cleans golf balls for golf courses.
  5. Fecal Transplant Donor: Donates feces for medical transplants.
  6. Submarine Cook: Prepares meals on submarines.
  7. Livestream Moderator: Manages online chat rooms and livestreams.
  8. Face Yoga Instructor: Teaches facial exercises for health benefits.
  9. Foot Model: Models feet for advertisements.
  10. Yeti Researcher: Searches for the mythical creature, the Yeti.
  11. Fireworks Designer: Designs and choreographs firework displays.
  12. TV Binge-Watcher: Watches and rates television shows.
  13. Butter Sculptor: Creates sculptures from butter.
  14. Cruise Ship Magician: Performs magic shows on cruise ships.
  15. Professional Mermaid: Acts as a mermaid at aquatic shows.
  16. Roller Coaster Tester: Tests roller coasters for safety.
  17. Human Statue: Performs as a living statue on the streets.
  18. Graphoanalyst: Analyzes handwriting to assess personality.
  19. Train Surfer: Rides trains for extreme sports.
  20. Mosquito Bite Researcher: Tests anti-mosquito products by getting bitten.

Topic 4: "Rare and Eccentric Fields"

"Exploring the most unusual and unexpected ways people earn a living."

These careers require a highly specialized skill set, often tied to very specific industries or interests.

  1. Cheese Sculptor: Makes sculptures out of cheese.
  2. Feng Shui Consultant: Advises on interior design based on feng shui principles.
  3. Pet Detective: Tracks down lost pets.
  4. Eco-Hotel Inspector: Inspects hotels for their sustainability efforts.
  5. Full-Time Netflix Watcher: Watches Netflix shows for content categorization.
  6. Silkworm Breeder: Breeds silkworms for silk production.
  7. Perfume Nose: Creates perfumes by identifying and blending scents.
  8. Ball Pit Cleaner: Cleans children's ball pits.
  9. Snake Catcher: Catches snakes in urban areas.
  10. Volcano Tour Guide: Takes tourists on volcano tours.
  11. Cow Hoof Trimmer: Trims the hooves of cows.
  12. Beekeeper: Tends to bees for honey production.
  13. Roadkill Collector: Collects roadkill for disposal or research.
  14. Snow Consultant: Advises ski resorts on snow conditions.
  15. Professional Line Stander: Hired to stand in long lines for others.
  16. Ice Cream Taster: Tests ice cream flavors for quality control.
  17. Toy Designer: Designs toys for production.
  18. Human Guinea Pig: Volunteers for clinical trials.
  19. Bonsai Tree Sculptor: Shapes and maintains bonsai trees.
  20. Elevator Operator: Manually operates old-fashioned elevators.

Topic 5: "Strange Niche Jobs You Won’t Believe"

"These jobs are so niche, they make you wonder how they were ever created."

Niche jobs that exist in small markets or rare circumstances, yet they play a vital role in their respective areas.

  1. Horse Logger: Uses horses to log timber from forests.
  2. Professional Queue Holder: Holds a spot in a queue for someone else.
  3. Ice Cream Scientist: Creates new flavors of ice cream.
  4. Crocodile Wrangler: Works with crocodiles in zoos or reserves.
  5. Balloon Artist: Creates elaborate balloon sculptures.
  6. Potato Chip Inspector: Ensures potato chips meet quality standards.
  7. Video Game Tester: Tests video games for bugs and quality assurance.
  8. Mattress Jumper: Tests mattresses by jumping on them.
  9. Underwater Photographer: Takes photos underwater.
  10. Toy Tester: Tests toys for safety and quality.
  11. Dice Maker: Creates balanced dice for gaming.
  12. Odor Remediation Technician: Removes bad odors from spaces.
  13. Baby Name Consultant: Helps parents pick baby names.
  14. Face Mask Designer: Designs fashionable and functional face masks.
  15. Luxury Bed Tester: Tests high-end mattresses for comfort.
  16. Penguinologist: Studies penguins in their natural habitats.
  17. Eel Ecologist: Studies the ecology of eels.
  18. Igloo Builder: Constructs igloos in snowy regions.
  19. Road Cone Relocator: Moves road cones for traffic control.
  20. Fake TV Audience Member: Paid to sit in TV show audiences.

Top 100 List

  1. Iceberg Mover (Topic 1)
  2. Snake Milker (Topic 1)
  3. Dog Surfing Instructor (Topic 1)
  4. Golf Ball Diver (Topic 1)
  5. Water Slide Tester (Topic 1)
  6. Professional Sleeper (Topic 1)
  7. Face Feeler (Topic 1)
  8. Worm Picker (Topic 1)
  9. Fortune Cookie Writer (Topic 1)
  10. Scuba Diving Pizza Deliveryman (Topic 1)
  11. Bed Warmer (Topic 1)
  12. Professional Cuddler (Topic 1)
  13. Paper Towel Sniffer (Topic 1)
  14. Pet Food Taster (Topic 1)
  15. Dice Inspector (Topic 1)
  16. Train Pusher (Oshiya) (Topic 1)
  17. Car Plate Blocker (Topic 1)
  18. Chicken Sexer (Topic 1)
  19. Bicycle Fisher (Topic 1)
  20. Elevator Inspector (Topic 1)
  21. Deodorant Tester (Topic 2)
  22. Drying Paint Watcher (Topic 2)
  23. Professional Mourner (Topic 2)
  24. Human Scarecrow (Topic 2)
  25. Panda Nanny (Topic 2)
  26. Ethical Hacker (Topic 2)
  27. Armpit Sniffer (Topic 2)
  28. Ostrich Babysitter (Topic 2)
  29. Professional Zombie (Topic 2)
  30. Crime Scene Cleaner (Topic 2)
  31. Space Junk Collector (Topic 2)
  32. Luggage Organizer (Topic 2)
  33. Odor Judge (Topic 2)
  34. Dog Breath Sniffer (Topic 2)
  35. Chicken Nugget Taster (Topic 2)
  36. Underwater Welder (Topic 2)
  37. Shark Tagger (Topic 2)
  38. Organ Conductor (Topic 2)
  39. Ash Artist (Topic 2)
  40. Personal Shopper (Topic 2)
  41. Snake Venom Collector (Topic 3)
  42. Pet Psychologist (Topic 3)
  43. Virtual Gold Farmer (Topic 3)
  44. Golf Ball Cleaner (Topic 3)
  45. Fecal Transplant Donor (Topic 3)
  46. Submarine Cook (Topic 3)
  47. Livestream Moderator (Topic 3)
  48. Face Yoga Instructor (Topic 3)
  49. Foot Model (Topic 3)
  50. Yeti Researcher (Topic 3)
  51. Fireworks Designer (Topic 3)
  52. TV Binge-Watcher (Topic 3)
  53. Butter Sculptor (Topic 3)
  54. Cruise Ship Magician (Topic 3)
  55. Professional Mermaid (Topic 3)
  56. Roller Coaster Tester (Topic 3)
  57. Human Statue (Topic 3)
  58. Graphoanalyst (Topic 3)
  59. Train Surfer (Topic 3)
  60. Mosquito Bite Researcher (Topic 3)
  61. Cheese Sculptor (Topic 4)
  62. Feng Shui Consultant (Topic 4)
  63. Pet Detective (Topic 4)
  64. Eco-Hotel Inspector (Topic 4)
  65. Full-Time Netflix Watcher (Topic 4)
  66. Silkworm Breeder (Topic 4)
  67. Perfume Nose (Topic 4)
  68. Ball Pit Cleaner (Topic 4)
  69. Snake Catcher (Topic 4)
  70. Volcano Tour Guide (Topic 4)
  71. Cow Hoof Trimmer (Topic 4)
  72. Beekeeper (Topic 4)
  73. Roadkill Collector (Topic 4)
  74. Snow Consultant (Topic 4)
  75. Professional Line Stander (Topic 4)
  76. Ice Cream Taster (Topic 4)
  77. Toy Designer (Topic 4)
  78. Human Guinea Pig (Topic 4)
  79. Bonsai Tree Sculptor (Topic 4)
  80. Elevator Operator (Topic 4)
  81. Horse Logger (Topic 5)
  82. Professional Queue Holder (Topic 5)
  83. Ice Cream Scientist (Topic 5)
  84. Crocodile Wrangler (Topic 5)
  85. Balloon Artist (Topic 5)
  86. Potato Chip Inspector (Topic 5)
  87. Video Game Tester (Topic 5)
  88. Mattress Jumper (Topic 5)
  89. Underwater Photographer (Topic 5)
  90. Toy Tester (Topic 5)
  91. Dice Maker (Topic 5)
  92. Odor Remediation Technician (Topic 5)
  93. Baby Name Consultant (Topic 5)
  94. Face Mask Designer (Topic 5)
  95. Luxury Bed Tester (Topic 5)
  96. Penguinologist (Topic 5)
  97. Eel Ecologist (Topic 5)
  98. Igloo Builder (Topic 5)
  99. Road Cone Relocator (Topic 5)
  100. Fake TV Audience Member (Topic 5)

Top 100 Table

Rank Name Topic Tagline
1 Iceberg Mover 1 "Steers icebergs away from danger."
2 Snake Milker 1 "Milks venom for research."
3 Dog Surfing Instructor 1 "Teaches dogs to ride waves."
4 Golf Ball Diver 1 "Recovers lost golf balls."
5 Water Slide Tester 1 "Tests water slides for fun."
6 Professional Sleeper 1 "Gets paid to sleep."
7 Face Feeler 1 "Tests skincare by feeling skin."
8 Worm Picker 1 "Collects worms for bait."
9 Fortune Cookie Writer 1 "Writes fortune cookie messages."
10 Scuba Diving Pizza Deliveryman 1 "Delivers pizza underwater."
11 Bed Warmer 1 "Warms up beds in hotels."
12 Professional Cuddler 1 "Offers platonic cuddling services."
13 Paper Towel Sniffer 1 "Ensures paper towels are odor-free."
14 Pet Food Taster 1 "Tastes pet food for quality control."
15 Dice Inspector 1 "Checks dice for fairness."
16 Train Pusher (Oshiya) 1 "Pushes passengers into overcrowded trains."
17 Car Plate Blocker 1 "Blocks license plates from speed cameras."
18 Chicken Sexer 1 "Determines the sex of newborn chicks."
19 Bicycle Fisher 1 "Retrieves bicycles from canals."
20 Elevator Inspector 1 "Inspects elevators for safety."
21 Deodorant Tester 2 "Tests effectiveness of deodorants."
22 Drying Paint Watcher 2 "Watches paint dry for research."
23 Professional Mourner 2 "Gets paid to attend funerals."
24 Human Scarecrow 2 "Scares birds away from crops."
25 Panda Nanny 2 "Takes care of baby pandas."
26 Ethical Hacker 2 "Hired to break into computer systems."
27 Armpit Sniffer 2 "Sniffs armpits for deodorant testing."
28 Ostrich Babysitter 2 "Takes care of ostrich chicks."
29 Professional Zombie 2 "Acts as a zombie for theme parks."
30 Crime Scene Cleaner 2 "Cleans up crime scenes."
31 Space Junk Collector 2 "Removes space debris."
32 Luggage Organizer 2 "Organizes luggage for travelers."
33 Odor Judge 2 "Rates perfumes and deodorants."
34 Dog Breath Sniffer 2 "Sniffs dogs' breath for health checks."
35 Chicken Nugget Taster 2 "Tests chicken nuggets for quality."
36 Underwater Welder 2 "Welds underwater structures."
37 Shark Tagger 2 "Tags sharks for research."
38 Organ Conductor 2 "Plays and maintains pipe organs."
39 Ash Artist 2 "Turns human ashes into artwork."
40 Personal Shopper 2 "Shops for high-profile clients."
41 Snake Venom Collector 3 "Collects venom from snakes."
42 Pet Psychologist 3 "Assesses pets' mental well-being."
43 Virtual Gold Farmer 3 "Farms in-game currency for real money."
44 Golf Ball Cleaner 3 "Cleans golf balls for courses."
45 Fecal Transplant Donor 3 "Donates feces for medical purposes."
46 Submarine Cook 3 "Cooks on submarines."
47 Livestream Moderator 3 "Manages livestream chats."
48 Face Yoga Instructor 3 "Teaches facial exercises."
49 Foot Model 3 "Models feet for advertisements."
50 Yeti Researcher 3 "Searches for the Yeti."
51 Fireworks Designer 3 "Designs firework displays."
52 TV Binge-Watcher 3 "Gets paid to watch TV shows."
53 Butter Sculptor 3 "Sculpts artworks from butter."
54 Cruise Ship Magician 3 "Performs magic on cruise ships."
55 Professional Mermaid 3 "Acts as a mermaid in shows."
56 Roller Coaster Tester 3 "Tests roller coasters for safety."
57 Human Statue 3 "Performs as a living statue."
58 Graphoanalyst 3 "Analyzes handwriting for personality."
59 Train Surfer 3 "Rides trains for extreme sports."
60 Mosquito Bite Researcher 3 "Tests products by getting bitten."
61 Cheese Sculptor 4 "Sculpts artwork out of cheese."
62 Feng Shui Consultant 4 "Advises on feng shui for interiors."
63 Pet Detective 4 "Tracks down lost pets."
64 Eco-Hotel Inspector 4 "Inspects hotels for sustainability."
65 Full-Time Netflix Watcher 4 "Watches Netflix shows for categorization."
66 Silkworm Breeder 4 "Breeds silkworms for silk."
67 Perfume Nose 4 "Creates perfumes by blending scents."
68 Ball Pit Cleaner 4 "Cleans children's ball pits."
69 Snake Catcher 4 "Catches snakes in urban areas."
70 Volcano Tour Guide 4 "Guides tourists on volcano tours."
71 Cow Hoof Trimmer 4 "Trims cows' hooves."
72 Beekeeper 4 "Tends to bees for honey."
73 Roadkill Collector 4 "Collects roadkill for disposal or research."
74 Snow Consultant 4 "Advises ski resorts on snow conditions."
75 Professional Line Stander 4 "Hired to stand in lines for others."
76 Ice Cream Taster 4 "Tests ice cream flavors for quality."
77 Toy Designer 4 "Designs toys for production."
78 Human Guinea Pig 4 "Volunteers for clinical trials."
79 Bonsai Tree Sculptor 4 "Shapes bonsai trees."
80 Elevator Operator 4 "Operates old-fashioned elevators."
81 Horse Logger 5 "Uses horses to log timber."
82 Professional Queue Holder 5 "Holds spots in lines for others."
83 Ice Cream Scientist 5 "Creates new ice cream flavors."
84 Crocodile Wrangler 5 "Works with crocodiles in reserves."
85 Balloon Artist 5 "Creates elaborate balloon sculptures."
86 Potato Chip Inspector 5 "Ensures potato chips meet quality standards."
87 Video Game Tester 5 "Tests video games for bugs."
88 Mattress Jumper 5 "Tests mattresses by jumping on them."
89 Underwater Photographer 5 "Takes photos underwater."
90 Toy Tester 5 "Tests toys for safety."
91 Dice Maker 5 "Creates balanced dice for gaming."
92 Odor Remediation Technician 5 "Removes bad odors from spaces."
93 Baby Name Consultant 5 "Helps parents choose baby names."
94 Face Mask Designer 5 "Designs fashionable face masks."
95 Luxury Bed Tester 5 "Tests high-end mattresses for comfort."
96 Penguinologist 5 "Studies penguins in their habitats."
97 Eel Ecologist 5 "Studies the ecology of eels."
98 Igloo Builder 5 "Constructs igloos in snowy regions."
99 Road Cone Relocator 5 "Moves road cones for traffic control."
100 Fake TV Audience Member 5 "Gets paid to sit in TV show audiences."

Conclusion

The world is filled with fascinating and unusual jobs, many of which are so unique that they often fly under the radar. From iceberg movers to professional cuddlers, these careers showcase the vast array of ways people can earn a living in the most unconventional ways. Whether you’re looking for an extraordinary career change or just curious, these jobs remind us that the possibilities are endless!