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Can You Believe These Jobs Actually Exist?

Some will make you want to stay in school, others will make you want to drop out right now.

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Can You Believe These Jobs Actually Exist?
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As I find myself nearing the end of this fantasy world we call "College," I'm regrettably inclined to start thinking about how I will take my talents into the workforce. With little to no interest in the classic desk jobs or medical pursuits, I decided to do some research into what else is out there.

Here are some occupations you never knew existed: the good, the bad, and the ugly.


Award Show Seat-filler

OK, so to get a big gig like the Oscars, you actually have to have a real job also—working for the accounting firm that handles counting the votes. But for other award shows like the Golden Globes, the Emmys, the MTV Movie Awards, etc., there are websites where you can apply to be a seat filler. You're not getting paid any money, only the potential satisfaction of sitting next to Johnny Depp for two minutes. Sounds good to me.


Professional Sleeper

Whether you're sleeping for NASA or for a scientific study, there are definitely ways to get paid to do your favorite thing. Find one.


Chocolate Taster

No, I didn't make this up. Naturally, a job this great couldn't come easily. To be a chocolatier and/or chocolate taster, one usually has to have a degree in chemistry or food science. So go ahead and change your major, it's never too late.


Roadkill Collector

Obscure jobs aren't always dream-worthy. Imagine driving around all day with the sole purpose of looking for mangled animals on the side of the road. The profession is usually under the jurisdiction of the state government or the department of transportation and only pays about $15 an hour. Sorry, there's really no silver lining here.


Crossword Puzzle Writer

Even with the copious methods of entertainment available today, the crossword puzzle still remains. If your vocabulary is up to par, you just might be able to make up to $70,000 a year cranking out new crossword puzzles for eager grandparents everywhere.


Professional Lounger

Believe it or not, companies actually pay people to go from couch to couch testing the comfiness of their furniture.


Odor Tester

In this profession, you'll spend your day cozying up next to the armpits of strangers. Odor testers test the effectiveness of deodorants and antiperspirants.

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