Dream job or total myth? Meet the ‘Professional Sleeper’. Ever wished you could get paid to sleep? Some people actually do!

The surprisingly weird world of the professional sleeper is where the Zs are not laziness, but literally the assignment.

What does a professional sleeper do?

A professional sleeper is hired by a mattress company, sleep clinic or research institute to test sleep-related  products and environments. A typical workday might look as follows:

• Trying out different duvets, pillows or mattresses
• Sleeping in a controlled environment for research purposes
• Giving detailed feedback on sleep quality
• Sometimes being monitored overnight

It is actually science

Sleep researchers study everything from sleep patterns to how different materials affect rest. These professional sleepers help contribute to research in areas such as:

• Sleep disorders
• Stress and recovery
• Product development

They get paid

Professional sleepers get paid, but not enough for you to quit your day job.

The terms of employment are usually:

• Short term
• Contract based
• Part of research campaigns
• Paid per session or project

The not-so-glamorous side

Before jumping into this weird new job, consider the following:

• Being hooked up to monitors
• Strict sleep schedules
• Writing detailed reports after sessions

Wacky Wednesday question

If you could try being a professional sleeper for a week, would you do it?

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