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Unusual Jobs Around the World

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What is the primary responsibility of a golf ball diver?

To clean the golf course lakes and ponds

To rescue players who fall into the water

To pick up golf balls from the water hazards on golf courses (correct)

To maintain the water quality in golf course ponds

What is the most dangerous aspect of being a golf ball diver?

The risk of drowning due to the depth of the water

The risk of getting cut by glass and iron pieces in the water (correct)

The risk of contracting waterborne illnesses

The risk of being attacked by crocodiles

What is the primary responsibility of a smell tester?

To evaluate the safety of cosmetic ingredients

To develop new fragrances for cosmetic companies

To smell 60 different odors three times per hour (correct)

To test the effectiveness of cosmetic products

What is the primary responsibility of a hair boiler?

To boil animal hair until it becomes soft enough to make false hair Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of a furniture tester?

To sit or lie on furniture all day to test its comfort Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the "car plate blocker" job in Iran?

To help drivers avoid getting caught by traffic cameras Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the "professional pusher" job in Japan?

To ensure that people arrive at work on time Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following jobs is considered the "worst job" according to the text?

Hair boiler Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following jobs involves the most physical labor?

Hair boiler Signup and view all the answers

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Unusual Jobs

A Golf Ball Diver retrieves golf balls from water hazards, with the potential to collect 3000 balls a day, but faces hazards like glass, iron pieces, and crocodiles.
A Smell Tester is responsible for smelling 60 different odors three times an hour to ensure the quality of cosmetic products.

Unconventional Occupations

A Hair Boiler is considered one of the worst jobs, involving boiling animal hair in a large pan to make it soft enough for false hair production.
A Furniture Tester gets to spend their day sitting or lying down to test the comfort and quality of furniture.

Unique Roles in Specific Countries

In Japan, Professional Pushers are employed to push people onto crowded trains to ensure punctuality and maintain a strong work ethic.
In Iran, Car Plate Blockers are hired to walk behind cars to conceal license plates, complying with the country's policy of restricting cars with odd or even numbered plates on alternate days to reduce congestion.

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Explore some unconventional job roles that exist around the world, from golf ball divers who retrieve balls from water hazards to smell testers for cosmetic companies. Discover the unique challenges and perks of these not-so-usual professions.