Anyone who looks at their name would not imagine that they really exist and are very important in today’s world.
There are professions that have such a different field of activity for some professionals that the majority of Brazilians do not know they exist.
So, for those who are used to hearing about salespeople, engineers, and other common areas, you will be surprised by the different jobs around the world.
6 professions that most Brazilians don’t know exist
1. Cobra Venom Shooter
There is a professional specialized in extracting the dangerous venom from venomous snakes. Therefore, this position is highly sought after by institutes and laboratories for the purpose of developing antidotes against bites. It is necessary to deal with highly dangerous snakes such as cobras and rattlesnakes.
The salary is around R$5,000 per month.
2. Chick sex identifier
Yes, there is a paid role in Japan and the United Kingdom that pays a professional to specialize in identifying the sex of chicks on a farm. Therefore, the task requires a very careful look, experience and a lot of caution. The profession’s average annual revenue is US$60,000.
3. Fortune Cookie Phrase Maker
Yes, there is a profession exclusively focused on creating phrases for fortune cookies. It’s nothing taken from Google or artificial intelligence as many people may have thought.
Therefore, professionals are hired to write inspiring messages that will be found in these little cookies. The average salary is around 40 thousand dollars per year.
4. Bridesmaid for weddings
In the USA, the profession of surrogate godmother is popular. So, there they offer bridesmaids and bridesmaids for rent. The aim of the service is to help brides with the ceremony preparations.
5. Beauty Product Testers
Before reaching the shelves of cosmetics stores, so-called “sensory scientists” carry out the final texture and effectiveness test of beauty products. So, they test everything, from gels to lotions, including creams and hair lines. The objective of this work is to test personal care products and ensure maximum quality to reach the end consumer.
6. Iceberg Diverter
Finally, an unusual activity, but one that is very important on the continents around the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Since the tragic case of the sinking of the Titanic, there has been a need for a person specialized in monitoring and diverting the crew of icebergs. The objective is to guarantee maximum safety on maritime routes. They work for the International Ice Patrol and spend all their time locating and redirecting ice floes from imminent danger.
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