This Is Someone’s Job

This Is Someone’s Job

A podcast exploring the strangest ways people make a living. From professional line stand-ins to goldfish polishers, every episode dives into bizarre, obscure, and surprisingly real jobs from around the world.

Episodes

  1. 3d ago

    Episode 2 - The Professional Line Stand-In

    Somewhere in the world, there are people whose job is to stand in a queue for somebody else. In Episode 2 of This Is Someone's Job, we explore the strange world of professional line stand-ins, where patience becomes a profession and waiting around is a billable skill. Because while most of us are staring at our phones and wondering why the queue isn't moving, someone else is standing there professionally. And somewhere, at this very moment, a person is being paid to experience boredom on somebody else's behalf. If you have an unusual job—or know someone whose career sounds completely made up—I'd love to hear about it. 📧 ⁠thatissomeonesjob@gmail.com⁠ Follow the show for new episodes exploring the strangest ways people make a living.

    6 min

  2. 3d ago

    Episode 1: The Goldfish Polisher

    Somewhere in the world, there are people whose job is to make ornamental fish look their absolute best. In the very first episode of This Is Someone's Job, we explore the strange world of professional fish presentation, luxury koi culture, and the surprisingly serious business of making a fish look shinier. Because while most of us are replying to emails and pretending to understand spreadsheets, someone else is making sure a fish is ready for its close-up. If you have an unusual job—or know someone whose career sounds completely made up—I'd love to hear about it. 📧 thatissomeonesjob@gmail.com Follow the show for new episodes exploring the strangest ways people make a living.

    5 min
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A podcast exploring the strangest ways people make a living. From professional line stand-ins to goldfish polishers, every episode dives into bizarre, obscure, and surprisingly real jobs from around the world.

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  • Creator
    This Is Someone’s Job
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    2
  • Rating
    Clean
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