Perplexing Temp Jobs You Can Work for Right Now

The past two years have taken a toll on everyone’s pockets, and this year isn’t any different given the drastic increase in gas prices. Now if you just so happen to be among the many people struggling to make ends meet, rest assured that there are loads of temporary jobs out there that you could break into. And don’t let their wacky titles fool you, these are absolutely legit, and the paycheck isn’t half bad either. So what are you waiting for? Let’s dive into this list of perplexing temporary jobs!\r \r 1. Netflix Watching\r \r If you’re already quite the Netflix binge watcher, would it make sense to make some serious cash while doing so? As a Netflix watcher, it's your job to consume a wide variety of movies and shows, then come up with the appropriate tags to describe it. You know, like “Wine and Beverage Appreciation,” or “True Bromance.” One such company which hires Netflix Watchers is EduBirdie who, in 2021, paid up to $1,000 if you were able to watch at least three episodes of 10 different shows, then determine how motivational they were.\r \r 2. Penguin Counting\r \r Animal lovers are going to love this one, though you do need to have some semblance of patience. A penguin counter is just that, someone who is hired to keep track of the penguin population in Antarctica, though not every single one of the 20 million penguins on the entire continent, just the local Gentoo colony. The job also requires you to clean up after them, as they’re not the cleanest of the bunch. And you do have to put up with the lack of running water, so there’s that!\r \r 3. Playing with Puppies\r \r Who doesn’t love cuddling up with cute little puppies? Unless of course you’re more of a cat person, which is perfectly fine as well. Turns out that there are companies, like Yappy, who hire puppy lovers to keep them happy, while their owners are taking care of their adult duties. They pay up to £24,000, and, as the Chief Puppy Officer, it’s your duty to make sure the dogs are kept busy and safe from nine to five after their owners drop them off. There’s also Mutts Canine Cantina, a restaurant in Texas who hires a “puptern” to babysit the doggos while their patrons wine and dine. \r \r 4. Taco Consultant\r \r Do you know your tacos inside and out? Well, why don’t you become a taco consultant, where you can get paid doing what you love. And your duties go way beyond just sampling tacos—you’re also tasked with creating new and innovative taco recipes, among other things. McCormick and Company is one of those businesses with their very own taco consultant which they call a Director of Taco Relations. And within just four months of working 20 hours of week, the director raked in a whopping $100,000. Now isn’t that impressive! \r \r 5. Taking Naps\r \r Some people are passionate about tacos, some binge watching their favorite TV shows and movies. But what about those who love sleeping in? Yes, you can definitely get paid for doing just that! Take for instance “Eachnight” a company who hires people for 30 days and pays $1,500, all so they can learn everything there is to know about sleeping including how naps affect memory and motivation. There’s also Sleep Junkie who conduct sleep tests to study insomniacs, with an offer of $250 up to $2,000 per test over the course of eight weeks.