Jobs That Pay You to Do Nothing
Japanese “Do-Nothing” Man – Shoji Morimo
He rents himself out to do nothing—just be present. No talking, no work. He earns thousands per month.
Luxury Hotel Sitter (Finland)
A hotel once hired a person to live in a luxury suite and post on Instagram. The job? Just exist and enjoy.
Professional Line Standers
Paid to stand in long queues for others—concerts, releases, events—while doing nothing but waiting.
Lighthouse Keeper (Remote Islands)
In some locations, lighthouse keepers are paid to live alone and monitor equipment—often with almost zero daily duties.
Art Installation Guard
Some modern exhibits require a guard to simply sit and ensure no one touches... blank walls.
Human Seat Filler (Award Shows)
People are hired just to sit in empty seats during live events to make the crowd look full—no actual tasks involved.
Sleep Study Participants
Volunteers are paid large sums to do nothing but sleep in labs while researchers study brain waves.
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