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#WackyWednesday: Five of the worst jobs ever

As frustrating as you believe your job might be, be thankful that you do not have one of the following jobs:

Have you ever thought you had the worst job ever? As frustrating as you believe your job might be, be thankful that you do not have one of the following jobs:

1. Armpit sniffer

Armpit sniffers usually work for cosmetic companies and have to sniff people’s armpits to determine if the company’s products are effective or not.

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Photo credit: https://listverse.com/2010/11/18/top-10-most-bizarre-modern-jobs/

2. Pet food taster

Pets form a big part of some people’s lives, but imagine having to test dog food before your pooch takes a bite? Some pet food producers actually pay people to taste their products.

27 Oct 2010, Berlin, Germany --- Testers of the German Agricultural Society (DLG) are concerned with the quality of cookies in Berln, Germany, 27 October 2010. Besides the importance of looks and taste, is consistency and sound. Photo: Stephanie Pilick --- Image by © Stephanie Pilick/dpa/Corbis
27 Oct 2010, Berlin, Germany — Testers of the German Agricultural Society (DLG) are concerned with the quality of cookies in Berln, Germany, 27 October 2010. Besides the importance of looks and taste, is consistency and sound. Photo: Stephanie Pilick — Image by © Stephanie Pilick/dpa/Corbis

3. Portable toilet cleaner

Portable toilets are often seen at music functions and other outdoor events, but have you ever wondered how these ablution facilities are kept clean? Well, there are an unfortunate few who make their living by ensuring these toilets are clean. Imagine cleaning one of these toilets after a two-day rock concert?

Photo credit: Buzz South Africa
Photo credit: Buzz South Africa

4. Manure inspector

Animal manure is a natural fertiliser, but it has to be tested for contaminants like E.coli and salmonella. This sometimes involves going through heaps of animal waste to collect samples and you thought your job was manure.

Photo credit: Loudest Gist
Photo credit: Loudest Gist

5. Septic tank repairman

Going to the ablution facilities is not much of a bathroom, after all, you don’t have to deal with the waste afterwards. After flushing, the waste goes to a septic tank. But like with all machinery, every now and then it breaks down, leaving someone to fix it. Imagine repairing a septic tank, eww….

Photo credit: First Call Septic
Photo credit: First Call Septic
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