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Quirky jobs that you don't know but exist

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Not much of you will find their jobs amusing. Either it’s a daunting task or monotonous job role that consumes much of your energy with a limited payroll. However, there are some quirky jobs which you may not know about but can apply to it, in case you find them as your niche.

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By Kanishka Gupta  Sept 26, 2019 6:37:43 AM IST (Updated)

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Colour Specialist: Colour specialist, also known as colour consultants, help their clients by providing the best-suited colour palette in the most creative way. Quite in colour psychology, they help to promote a brand by setting trends that highlight the brand story.

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Taster: Now, this is very interesting, getting paid for tasting. Imagine yourself trying different flavours of candies, chocolate, and other eatables not just for free but getting paid for it. A good option for a foodie, to get rid of work stress!

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Fortune Cookie Writer: Yes, those wacky texts rolled inside the tidbits of wisdom and fortune – Fortune cookie, offered by restaurants throughout the United States, Canada, Latin America, and Europe are written by professional writers. So if you are fond of writing and don’t want to get into long boring articles about politics, technology, science and others, you should try your hands on this.

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Lifeguard at Olympics: Did you know the Olympic swimming pool has lifeguards, just in case quite swimmers like Michael Phelps, winner of 18 gold medals, needs to be rescued? The lifeguards are among the few people permitted on the pool deck. However, the view might not be enough to make them feel particularly useful.

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Lift Attendant: Could you imagine yourself sitting in a dull small room and controlling its to-and-fro motion from one floor to another? Most janitors work in-service buildings and dwellings, keeping it clean and pleasant for people in and around the place. However, the job role of a lift attendant is to assist the members operating the elevator manually. Seems more boring than tiring. Who would have thought this could also exist one day?

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Netflix Video Tagger: If you love spending weekend binge-watching your favourite Netflix shows or series, this job will give you money for it. As a video tagger, all you have to do is review and tag videos in a way they appear in search. According to a media report, taggers spend 20 hours a week watching shows and labelling them with the appropriate metadata. However, Netflix requires you to be fluent in at least two languages and also a background in data analysis, archival, or even experience as a library assistant will help you to get this role.

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Professional Foreigner: Love watching movies and shows? Well, the exotic people acting in those are often professional foreigners. According to a media report, some Chinese companies will pay men $1,000 a week to don a business suit and shake hands with Chinese businessmen, while others will hire them to attend real-estate events or pose with celebrities.

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Transcriber: A transcriber is a person who usually decodes your audio interviews and other files into textual forms. Yes, there are myriads of websites offering a free transcription of your audio file. However, they are not as accurate as these professionals, who ensure your satisfaction.

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