These 7 unusual professions can truly surprise you. What's more, these positions offer excellent pay.
Dental Designer
A Reddit user shared that they design teeth on a computer using CAD/CAM software for a dental laboratory.
"I work remotely and do pretty well".
A dental designer, often referred to as a CAD/CAM dental technician, is a professional who utilizes specialized computer software to design dental prosthetics such as crowns and bridges.
Ice Sculptor
Reddit user IndependentNo2060 commented,
"Once I met a professional ice sculptor who made a fortune at corporate events and weddings. It's a specific profession, but the salary is quite impressive".
Ice sculptures are highly popular at events such as weddings and corporate gatherings. Another user mentions that the husband of one of her colleagues is an ice sculpture chef. He earns a significant income because he not only cooks but also creates ice sculptures for many events.
Candle Fragrance Sniffer
User Loreo1964 shared that her niece earns a living with her nose. She sniffs aromatic candles, evaluating their scents, and gets paid well for it. This unique job rightfully made it onto the list of 7 unusual professions.
Artificial Flavor Producer
A Reddit user wrote:
"My father was a master at making flavorings. He produced artificial flavorings for candies, drinks, and much more. He earned a lot of money throughout his career."
Bat Researcher
A specialist in this profession is responsible for monitoring and studying bat populations in urban environments, involving a combination of scientific research and fieldwork. Surprisingly, the salary is quite decent.
Hand Pollinators
Individuals manually pollinate plants, playing a crucial role in agriculture. Reddit user Solarblack mentioned,
"My aunt and her daughter work seasonally as hand pollinators and crop gatherers. Producers need people who can work quickly and delicately, pollinating or harvesting sensitive plants by hand".
Pine Cone Picker
A Reddit user shared that they once worked as a pine cone picker:
"A helicopter would cut the tops of trees and bring them to us so we could collect the pine cones, which were then sent to nurseries for germination and planting".
They were paid $35 for filling a five-gallon bucket.
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