17 Jobs That Are So Outrageous, You'd Doubt They Actually Exist

"What do you want to be when you grow up?" This is a question that many parents ask their children.

You've probably answered doctor, teacher, scientist, lawyer, or even astronaut. However, as you grow up, you may find yourself developing interests that are not related (if not far removed) from the profession you once mentioned.

Then you become an adult and finally realize that reaching your dream isn't that easy. The truth is, not everyone has the resources to achieve their dreams.

So you'll enter the workforce just like most people. But did you know that there are unique and outrageous jobs out there?

And we're not even talking about jobs that go against the law. These are all legal positions that come with unusual tasks.

From people who cuddle as a profession to workers who sniff odors, these career choices are truly outrageous. So if you feel that your work is boring and repetitive, perhaps you might want to consider these unusual jobs.

Maybe seeing people doing odd tasks will spark something within you that will inspire a career shift! You'll never know.

But that consideration is best reserved for the future. For now, just explore your options by checking out these 17 weird jobs that people get hired to do.

1. Pro cuddler

Men who want to know what it feels like to have a girlfriend hire pro cuddlers.

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2. Pro mourner

Paid mourning originated from different cultures. People either cry during the funeral or deliver a eulogy for the deceased.

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3. Cuidacarro

These individuals watch your car to prevent it from being stolen. You'll see people doing this job in Costa Rica.

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4. Dog food taster

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5. Penetration tester

This job requires the person to legally rob a bank. How do they do this?

They test the bank's cybersecurity measures and look for potential weaknesses in the system.

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6. Water chute tester

This isn't the most financially rewarding job, but people pursue it anyway!

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7. Plushie surgeon

This one-of-a-kind job is a favor for an 8-year-old boy. The doctor performed surgery without anesthetizing the patient.

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8. Line sitters

These individuals are willing to wait in line for hours for the person who pays them. They're typically used for concerts, buying games, purchasing limited edition items, and more!

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9. Snake milker

This profession is a specialty of zoologists. It is a seriously dangerous job that requires the milker to handle poisonous snakes and extract venom from their fangs.

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10. Chick sexer a.k.a. chicken sexer

People undergo at least three years of training to do this job. They determine the sex of the chicken by examining the vent opening of the creatures.

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11. Odor judge

This job is necessary for testing new products to be released on the market. But there's a catch—you need to be ready to smell armpits.

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12. Professional apologizer

This is yet another unusual job found in Japan. If you're bad at apologizing, why not hire these professionals?

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13. Gross stunt tester

It's a very unpleasant job where you'll have to eat disgusting things before the cast of a reality show does the same.

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14. Professional sleeper

People get paid to sleep too! The job is mainly for research purposes.

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15. Train pushers

This job exists in Japan. These individuals are especially needed during rush hour, where they push people into the train before the doors close.

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16. Rental boyfriend

This is a job that's popular in Asia. If parents keep asking their children when they'll get married, they might hire these individuals.

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17. Netflix viewer

Movie fans will love this job.

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Have you found your new profession after browsing these career choices? Perhaps you've even discovered a job that you'd like to try.

Or would you rather stay in your current job because you can't see yourself doing these unusual things? Well, we would understand if you choose to remain in your job.

After all, many of these positions are not for the faint of heart.