Sommeliers have an unusual job that deals with selecting wine daily. Master sommeliers work with restaurant business's to find the perfect wine to complement each meal. They chose a wine that goes well with the meal (and there taste buds) while also keeping the customers budget in mind. Also, they make sure that the wine is stored properly and in the right conditions. Sommeliers also host wine-tasting events to find out what kinds of wine certain people like. These masters also attend other wine-tasting events to find the new and best tasting wines out there.
The salary of these workers depends on how big and expensive the restaurant they work at is. Annually master sommeliers make $150,000 annually.
This is a blog about weird but good paying jobs that you might have never heard of.
Friday, February 22, 2013
Saturday, January 19, 2013
Maxillofacial Surgeon
Maxillofacial surgeons are dental specialist that treat defects and conditions of the mouth, jaws, teeth, face, and neck. These surgeons usually treat people who were in accidents, victims who have fallen, and people have tumors of the mouth.
To become a maxillofacial surgeon you need to get a graduate degree for dentistry in college and attened, at a minium, a four year hospital
To become a maxillofacial surgeon you need to get a graduate degree for dentistry in college and attened, at a minium, a four year hospital
Golf-ball Divers
Did you ever wonder what happens to golf balls when you accidentally hit them in the water? A golf-ball diver jumps into the water and gets the golf balls out. Most golf-ball divers do not work many days a week. Usually they go in once or twice a week to get the balls out and then they leave. Some golf-ball divers work at more than one golfing course.
Golf-ball divers get paid $50,000-$100,00 annually. If you like to swim and make money than this is a good job for you!
Golf-ball divers get paid $50,000-$100,00 annually. If you like to swim and make money than this is a good job for you!
Friday, January 11, 2013
Archivist
| This is something that an archivist might achieve |
Most archivists are employed by colleges, museums, and even the government.
Most employers require that you have a graduate degree in history or library science.
It might seem like a lot of schooling and work but archivists make anywhere from $41,000 - $56,265 on average.
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Foley artist
Have you ever wondered how the sound effects in movies are created? Foley artists create sound effects by using anything they can find. They experiment with different things to see if they make a sound that is similar to something they have heard before. They also experiment with things to try and make the particular sound that they are looking for.
The need for foley artists are increasing as the movie industry is.
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Ocularist
Did you ever wonder what happens when somebody loses an eye? Usually, they get surgery and then an ocularist comes in and gets measurements and customizes artificial eyes that will fit perfectly into your eye socket. These people are so good at what they do that most people wouldn't even notice an artificial eye if they saw one. It is not as hard as you think though.. Since no two eyes look exactly the same. Artificial eyes use to be made using glass but now they are made of acrylic plastic.
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Prosthodontists
Prosthodontists are dentists who specialize in replacing teeth using things like bridges, crowns, and dentures. Prosthodontists do everything that a normal dentist does as well. Dentists do things such as looking at your teeth, determining if your teeth need any work done to them, fill teeth, put on caps, and remove decay.
The only differences that separate a prosthodontist from a dentist is that they do measurements and model for dentures, repair fractured teeth, and even do surgery on gums.
People believe that this job will increase around 28% by the year 2018.
The only differences that separate a prosthodontist from a dentist is that they do measurements and model for dentures, repair fractured teeth, and even do surgery on gums.
Requirements:
- Get a degree from an accredited dentist school
- Apply and receive a license for the state which you plan to work in
- Pass a specialized exam
Salary and Future Outlook:
Prosthodontists make on average anywhere from $110,300-$196,000 a year.People believe that this job will increase around 28% by the year 2018.
Personal Experience:
My friends dad does this as a career and they have a nice house and they don't have to worry about paying their bills.Thursday, December 20, 2012
Professional sleeper
Do you ever just want to stay in bed instead of going to work? For professional sleepers that is there job! Professional sleepers are people who test beds and help researches do studies.
Professional sleepers test beds. When a company comes out with a new type of bed or use different materials they usually call in a professional sleeper to test it out. A professional sleeper lays day on the bed and takes a nap. When the wake up they let the manufacturers know if the bed was comfortable or not, to sleep on. They also let the manufasturers know if they felt any pain (back, neck, shoulders) when they woke up.
Professional sleepers also help researchers do studies on sleeping and dreams. Students from college often do studies on the brain when it's asleep and studies on dreams. A professional sleeper will have a bunch of cords,wires, and research equipment put on them while they are sleeping. The students will watch the brains activity and take notes on it.
I think this would be a fun profession! I never get enough sleep but if I had this job I am sure that I would never be tired.
Professional sleepers test beds. When a company comes out with a new type of bed or use different materials they usually call in a professional sleeper to test it out. A professional sleeper lays day on the bed and takes a nap. When the wake up they let the manufacturers know if the bed was comfortable or not, to sleep on. They also let the manufasturers know if they felt any pain (back, neck, shoulders) when they woke up.
Professional sleepers also help researchers do studies on sleeping and dreams. Students from college often do studies on the brain when it's asleep and studies on dreams. A professional sleeper will have a bunch of cords,wires, and research equipment put on them while they are sleeping. The students will watch the brains activity and take notes on it.
I think this would be a fun profession! I never get enough sleep but if I had this job I am sure that I would never be tired.
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Zumba Instructor
Zumba is the most fun way to get into shape! You get to dance to fun, exciting music while dropping calories fast! Zumba is designed to help you loss weight fast by dancing to (usually) Latin music. It combines all different kinds of dance styles and music. It is personally my favorite workout class because it has fun upbeat music and cool, fun dance moves. I go twice a week. I've noticed myself losing weight after the second week of going. The weight loss is why I keep going there. I have never had results this good and this fast doing any other program.
To be a Zumba instructor you must complete a training course and get an instructors license. You then have to keep your licence current by taking any of the classes shown below:
It is recommended that a person should do Zumba two to six times a week. There is no chance for the body to recover so it has no choice but to burn calories. Typically in an hour long class the average person burns over 1000 calories! Zumba isn't that expensive. Usually, it's $5-$7 per class with your first time being free.
Information from: http://www.zumba.com/en-US/trainings/overview/#1
To be a Zumba instructor you must complete a training course and get an instructors license. You then have to keep your licence current by taking any of the classes shown below:
- Zumba Basics 1 or Jump Start Gold - Zumba Basics 1 teaches an instructor dance moves and how to put them together while Jump Start Gold teaches an instructor how to start a class for older people. It address the needs of older people in the community.
- Zumba Basics 2 - Zumba Basics 2 teaches an instructor six more types of dance which include belly dance, tango, flamenco, samba, soca, and quebradita.
- Zumba Toning - Zumba Toning teaches instructors body-sculpting techniques. This class also teaches you how to weights will doing dance-like moves and working out all of the target areas.
- Aqua Zumba - Aqua Zumba teaches instructors how to create a safe water-based workout.
- Zumbatomic - Zumbatomic teaches instructors how to create a class for children ages 4-12. This class also teaches tips about discipline.
It is recommended that a person should do Zumba two to six times a week. There is no chance for the body to recover so it has no choice but to burn calories. Typically in an hour long class the average person burns over 1000 calories! Zumba isn't that expensive. Usually, it's $5-$7 per class with your first time being free.
Information from: http://www.zumba.com/en-US/trainings/overview/#1
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Friday, December 7, 2012
Geneticist
Geneticists are biologists who study genetics. There are different fields involving genetics which include:
To be a geneticss counselor, you must have a master degree in human genetics, counseling, or a related field. You must also have a certification to prove it. A genetic counselor, on average, makes $58,184 annually.
They spend a good amount of time with their patients while writing down in-depth details about their medical history and then reviewing the data and evaluating it. They try to find hidden problems and expose the potential for future problems.
Not only do they research this information, they also act as counselors, to try to help the family cope if they find that something is very wrong with them or one of their family members.
http://careers.stateuniversity.com/pages/7798/Genetic-Counselor.html
http://www.mymajors.com/careers-and-jobs/Prenatal-and-Pediatric-Genetic-Counselor
- Genetic Counseling
- Disease and Disorders
- Prenatal
- Pregnancy
- Evaluation
Genetic Counseling:
Genetic Counseling deals with families who have a history of genetic defects, and these counselors help families understand their genetic history.To be a geneticss counselor, you must have a master degree in human genetics, counseling, or a related field. You must also have a certification to prove it. A genetic counselor, on average, makes $58,184 annually.
They spend a good amount of time with their patients while writing down in-depth details about their medical history and then reviewing the data and evaluating it. They try to find hidden problems and expose the potential for future problems.
Not only do they research this information, they also act as counselors, to try to help the family cope if they find that something is very wrong with them or one of their family members.
http://careers.stateuniversity.com/pages/7798/Genetic-Counselor.html
Prenatal:
A prenatal geneticist looks at and finds out the possible inherited conditions that parents could pass along to their children. They suggest tests that the family should take to find out more in-depth information. In addition, genetic counselors may create "training" programs or prescribe medicines that could help families to overcome inherited conditions.http://www.mymajors.com/careers-and-jobs/Prenatal-and-Pediatric-Genetic-Counselor
Evolution:
Evolutionary biologists look at genetics across different periods of time. Some look at certain periods of time while others look at the oldest known genes and compare them to the genes of today.
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Tuesday, December 4, 2012
penetration tester
A penetration tester is not a job that we hear about very often. Their job is to try to breaking into security networks to find out if there are any "cracks" they can fix so that outsiders can not hack into their systems.
Parts of the test Objectives
Legal Issues Demonstrates an understanding of
legal issues.
Wireless Fundamentals Demonstrates a knowledge of
concepts associate with wireless
networks.
Profiling Targets Demonstrates an understanding of
using/operating a system and
scans and the purpose of them.
Advanced Hash Manipulation Demonstrates an understanding on
how to hack into computers and
ability to use password hashes.
- You must take one proctored exam that has 150 questions that takes about four hours to complete.
Parts of the exam(the more important parts):
Parts of the test Objectives
Legal Issues Demonstrates an understanding of
legal issues.
Wireless Fundamentals Demonstrates a knowledge of
concepts associate with wireless
networks.
Profiling Targets Demonstrates an understanding of
using/operating a system and
scans and the purpose of them.
Advanced Hash Manipulation Demonstrates an understanding on
how to hack into computers and
ability to use password hashes.
Friday, November 30, 2012
Embalmer
Ever wonder who cleans dead bodies, drains blood, and redress the bodies? That is the unfavorable job of embalmers. Surprisingly embalmers make $34,690 a year.
It wasn't until the twentieth century that embalming became an accepted practice.
Requirements:
- A high school diploma
- Have a mortuary license
- Be 21 years of age
Job Tasks:
- Lifting and carrying heavy bodies
- Apply cosmetics to the deceased
- Drain blood and waste from the body
- Close incisions
- Take out air from the lungs of the deceased
- Arrange the funeral home
- Arrange transportation for the decease
- Was and dry the deceased body
- Stitch the lips of the decease, together
Early embalmers:
Documented embalming started as early as the Civil War. Many men were military surgeons, and they soon found the financial benefits of embalming. Few of them followed the war to continue the job.It wasn't until the twentieth century that embalming became an accepted practice.
Airplane Repo Woman
When an individual or company falls too far behind on their airplane payments, the bank calls in an airplane repo man.

Airplane repo men/women do almost exactly what other repossessers do, except that they repo planes instead of cars, trucks, vans, boats or other things.
Airplane repo men/women have to have a pilots license.
Airplane repo men/women make 6 to 10% of the resale value of the plane.
Airplane repo men/women do almost exactly what other repossessers do, except that they repo planes instead of cars, trucks, vans, boats or other things.
Airplane repo men/women have to have a pilots license.
Airplane repo men/women make 6 to 10% of the resale value of the plane.
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Thursday, November 8, 2012
Chicken Sexer
Ever heard of a chicken sexer? Chances are you haven't, but the facts may surprise you. People in this profession make a living doing this job.
What Do Chicken Sexers Do?
Chicken sexers look at the backside of the chicken and determine whether the chick is a boy or girl. They can even determine the sex when the chick is one day old.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4g_WCmznW4
Usually training last for two or three years but people usually quit due to demanding apprenticeship.
Requirements:
This job pays good salary though. Workers in this job usually own houses and cars. They make at least $1,200 a month!!
What Do Chicken Sexers Do?
Chicken sexers look at the backside of the chicken and determine whether the chick is a boy or girl. They can even determine the sex when the chick is one day old.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4g_WCmznW4
Usually training last for two or three years but people usually quit due to demanding apprenticeship.
Requirements:
- Good concentration
- Steady hands
- Accuracy
- A love for chickens
- Long hours of training
- Long hours of work
- Good technique
This job pays good salary though. Workers in this job usually own houses and cars. They make at least $1,200 a month!!
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Women Undercover
In 1978 there was a case about human smuggling. A woman who was undercover went to a bar that was known as a hub for human smugglers. She pretended to be a Mexican trying to be smuggled into the USA. They made her swim across a river and stay in a room with dozens of others who were waiting to be smuggled into the USA. She convinced them to stop at a gas station where she gave the cashier a napkin with the phone number of the agency. The cashier then called the agency and the cops came and arrested the smugglers.
When thinking of undercover agents most of the time people think about men, but there are women undercover agents too. People don't usually expect women to do this job. Women undercover agents flirt and mess with guys emotions to get them to give out information.
It's not easy to become an undercover agent though.
Some information from: http://www.secretservice.gov/opportunities_agent.shtml
When thinking of undercover agents most of the time people think about men, but there are women undercover agents too. People don't usually expect women to do this job. Women undercover agents flirt and mess with guys emotions to get them to give out information.
It's not easy to become an undercover agent though.
- First you need to go to college and get a degree in criminal justice or a criminal justice field.
- Find the place where you want to work including the FBI, CIA, or a police station (usually doesn't require a degree, but would give you more of a chance to get the job.)
- You have to take the TEA examination(Treasury Enforcement Agent.)
- Next, you have to pass a series of very in-depth interviews.
- You also have to pass a polygraph test about previous jobs. This test is to ensure that you keep private information, private.
- Along with that you have to pass a background and drug test.
- You have to pass several health tests and be determined as "physically fit."
- Once you're accepted you have to do 10 weeks of all kinds of training.
- You must be a U.S. citizen.
- You must be between 21 and 37 when you have your appointment.
- You must have a valid drivers license.
- You must have good vision.
- You must possess a bachelors degree in a criminal justice Field,from an accredited (well known) college.
Some information from: http://www.secretservice.gov/opportunities_agent.shtml
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