By Apeksha Tickoo
If you haven’t made up your mind regarding what career you want to take up, one question that will haunt you at every family gathering or whenever you bump into that nosy aunt is, ‘What do you want to do with your life?’
How about the next time someone puts up the same question, you answer with ‘I want tocry out loud and get paid for it!’ Or, ‘Cuddle people and earn bucks!’ Trust us, you’ll never hear the same question from that person again. Or rather, never ever hear from that person again! (Thank us later!)
But if you think the answers we have suggested are based on pure imagination, read along and we’ll prove you wrong.
Here is a list of 5 professions so unusual, you might actually like them.
BIRD DAMPERS
The picture is of a bird deterrent at Rambagh Palace, Jaipur. He’s probably holding the sign to inform the guests about his task (and obviously the well read birdies)
PAID MOURNERS
In the world of paid mourning, you are expected to attend funerals and moan. This line of work is practiced in the UK, Mediterranean, Egypt, Lebanon and, India. There is an established company in the UK called ‘Rent a mourner’ which provides people to increase the numbers at a funeral.
Talking about our country, this is common in the state of Rajasthan where mainly females practice this profession and are called ‘Rudaalis’
HOT WALKERS
PROFESSIONAL CUDDLERS
It is a scientifically proven fact that cuddling boosts one’s immune system, relieves pain and lowers the risk of heart diseases. Imagine getting all of this along with money! That is the life of professional cuddlers. There are many establishments which provide snuggle buddies for platonic cuddling, and these cuddlers get $40 (Rs 2400) for an hour of their work.
Puzzled? Follow the link below to peep into the cuddling industry! (You’re definitely going to need to cuddle after watching it!)
QUEUE STANDERS
Talking about queues, it seems this profession has no chance of flourishing in India. (who believes in queues after all!)