80 Bizarre And Unusual Jobs That People Actually Get Paid To Do

If it's money you're after, you should probably head to med school or become a CEO. Surgeons can rake in around $33,000 - $41,000+ per month, while many big bosses are laughing all the way to the bank after earning a monthly salary of between $25,000 and $50,000+. But as we know, those careers can come with their fair share of stress, long working hours and struggles that even big pay checks can't beat.

So why not try something a little more unconventional?

If you're up for making money while doing next to nothing, you could consider becoming a human statue. It involves posing as a live mannequin draped in paint or garments, and standing really, really still. According to the Career Addict site, the pay isn't too bad either, at $60–$100 per hour for doing the bare minimum.

If the mere thought of getting out of bed to make a buck makes you want to cry, you might be happy to know that you can even get paid to sleep. Yes, really... And that's because some mattress manufacturers hire professional sleepers to 'test drive' their products for comfort. But they're not the only ones.

Some researchers conducting sleep-related studies will also compensate you for sleeping on demand. As will certain hotels that need to ensure their rooms provide the perfect conditions for that much-needed rest and relaxation.

If "Netflix & Chill" is more up your alley, you might do well as a professional binge watcher. While the actual job title is Netflix Tagger, watching series and movies all day, every day is the crux of the matter.

"A tagger watches content on Netflix and assigns a tag to it. This tag enables the service to recommend additional content to viewers to keep them binge-watching," explains Kevin Ryan, who admits he wouldn't mind doing this for a living.

As you can imagine, competition is fierce in this field because who wouldn't want to get paid to stay in bed all day and watch movies? According to Zip Recruiter, the average annual pay for a Netflix Tagger in California is $27,709 a year, or around $2,309 per month.

Those looking to beat their boredom with something rather boring might want to consider watching paint dry.

"This job basically requires you to paint walls and other surfaces, and observe closely what happens to the color and texture of the paint while it dries, and how long that takes," explains the Career Addict site, warning that it's not one to be taken lightly as it takes "exceptional attention to detail and focus."

You could earn around $27 per hour for this mundane task but hey, to each their own.

For the more social among us, there's always the option to get paid for attending weddings, funerals or other gatherings.

Professional bridesmaids can make up to $2,500 per wedding, or an average of $21 per hour. You'll be tasked with the usual bridesmaid stuff like helping the bride pick out the perfect dress, arranging the bachelorette party, creating a wedding registry, working with the venue and vendors, and of course, making a glamorous appearance on the big day.

But you could also get paid just to attend a wedding as a guest without being in the bridal party. Paid wedding guests are a thing. They make money by just going to the event so that the crowd seems bigger and livelier.

Not all of us want to work solely with, or for, human beings... Luckily, there are an array of unconventional animal-related jobs you could consider. There are positions for guide dog trainers, snake milkers, reindeer carers, animal acupuncturists, cricket famers, reptile breeders and more. Some even come with their own unique perks.

A professional pet food taster, for example, makes sure that Fido's food is up to scratch. According to Life Chronicles on YouTube, tasters bite into kibble to check for the correct crunchiness or softness, and evaluate wet food for the right crumble and moisture content. Yum.