Jaw-Dropping Jobs: The 10 Weirdest Professions You’ve Never Heard Of

Over half of Americans are unhappy with their job.

If you are one of them, then you may be considering finding a new job or even changing careers. When you have been in the same job for a while, it can be hard to break free and imagine yourself doing anything else.

We are here to help! Read on for 10 of the weirdest jobs to give you some inspiration.

1. Feng Shui Consultant

Feng Shui stems from Ancient China. It is both an art and a science based on Taoist principles. It focuses on the flow of energy, called “chi”.

Ensuring proper flow of energy ensures health, wellness, and good fortune. It can even help with a cold house! Feng Shui can work in any space both residential and commercial.

A Feng Shui consultant works with the color, lighting, and organization of the room to optimize energy flow. They can be self-taught, but many come with formal certification and training.

2. Color Expert

There is a lot more to this job than you might think. To be a color expert, you have to use a combination of the below:

• An understanding of Color psychology
• Knowledge of current trends and styles
• Access and ability to understand demographic statistics

You will need all the above to be able to succeed in integrating color in a correct way. A color expert doesn’t only focus on interior designing. They can focus on a variety of projects including things like logo design.

With a recognized membership, the International Association of Color Consultants offers formal training.

3. Body Painter

You’ll often see body painters at fairs and festivals. Most specialize in face painting which is popular among families and children.

Body painters also attend events like music festivals, which cater to a more adult crowd. Body painters are often employed on photo and video shoots if the designer’s vision needs painted clothes.

Body painting has become a popular art form. Artists will use the human body as their canvas. They then show their paintings at exhibitions and in online portfolios.

There are courses you can take to teach you how to do it. You will most likely work freelance if this is your career.

4. Flavorist

A flavorist is a chemist who specializes in creating and formulating flavors. These can be both natural and artificial.

You will find that most flavorists have a Ph.D. in chemistry or biochemistry. Most then taken on an approved apprenticeship.

An approved apprenticeship takes 7 years to complete and there is a written test after 5 years. Once passed, they gain the title of junior flavorist and continue training for 2 years.

In the end, they must pass a final exam with 90% or more to qualify as a certified member of the Society of Flavor Chemists.

5. Nail Polish Namer

Have you ever wondered where nail polish names come from? There is a job specializing in that!

Making up those stand out names isn’t the only thing a nail polish namer will do, though. Their job includes things like:

• Trend Forecasting
• Deciding which products to launch
• Testing out new nail polishes
• Deciding on packaging type and design
• Talking to retailers to make sure they want to stock the product

This isn’t a complete list, and as you can see there is a lot more to the job than naming nail polishes.

Often nail polish namers have a degree in business and/or marketing. Previous experience in marketing is also a plus.

6. Bike Courier

In cities where there is a high volume of traffic, bike couriers are a blessing. They provide an invaluable service due to their versatility.

Bike couriers are not affected by traffic jams or parking issues. This means they often get across the city quicker than if they were driving. Industries like fashion, food, and the medical industry still rely on them.

7. Forklift Operator

Forklift operators work in some capacity in almost every industry.

Every industry that receives, supplies, or stores goods on Pallets needs forklift operators to keep the business running smoothly. With so many people needing forklift operators, drivers are always in high demand.

OSHA requires forklift operator training and education on how to safely use a forklift in a range of situations.

If a career as a forklift operator is of interest to you, you can read more here.

8. Hippotherapist

Hippotherapy relies on the natural movement of horses as part of a patient’s treatment plan.

A horse’s pelvis has a 3D movement which is like the human walk. This makes horse-riding beneficial to patients with both physical and neurological disabilities.

Hippotherapy is useful in psychological, physical, occupational, and even speech therapy. It is also a popular option for children who suffer from autism, Down’s syndrome, and other conditions.

9. Veterinary Acupuncturist

Acupuncture is a type of Chinese medicine. It uses needles to stimulate different parts of the body.

It has promising results in helping with arthritis, feline asthma, and traumatic nerve injury to name a few uses in small animals. In larger animals, it can help treat non-surgical colic, joint pain and sore backs for example.

A veterinary acupuncturist is a qualified veterinarian. They will then have completed formal training in veterinary acupuncture.

Often it is a specialized option in cases where the vet thinks it can help. The vet can tell whether it will be useful or if chemical or surgical options would be better.

10. Horticultural Therapist

Horticulture therapy is the use of plants and planting in physical and psychological therapy.

The act of gardening can help troubled patents with psychological issues. It can also help as a strengthening exercise for patients in occupational therapy.

You can find it used in many places, including:

• Schools
• Prisons
• Rehabilitation clinics
• Hospitals
• Psychology practices

Therapists hold a degree in social work or psychology, botany, education or occupational therapy. They often have experience in these fields before becoming a horticultural therapist.

The Weirdest Jobs You Can Make a Living From

As you can see, people can make a career out of the weirdest jobs.

Whether you have hidden talents you want to use, or want something more interesting, the perfect job is out there for you!

If you like the thought of weirding up your life, check out our other articles at Weirdomatic. We are the Internet’s repository of the most interesting and weird topics, gathered from around the web.

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