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A TikToker Shared A List Of Weird Jobs In Australia That Pay A Lot If You’re Sick Of Your 9-5

Are you desperate for a change of environment when it comes to your work life? Well, this Aussie TikToker has pulled out a golden list packed with the most ~unique~ jobs Down Under that pay a decent amount of dosh.

I’m not trying to be a kiss-ass because my boss will be reading this article — more than likely — but I am blessed to be in a position where I’m paid to yap. I’m not even joking. As soon as I was a wee kiddo I knew I wanted to be a journo because I would just get into trouble for talking, talking and talking. So why not make some moolah off that right, amirite?

However, I must admit, every once in a while, I do look out the office windows wondering what it would be like beyond the pods and fluorescent lights.

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Well, in a cheeky turn of events, Josiah‘s (@j0siahyoung) TikTok landed on my feed, where he lists all the random jobs that pay a shit tonne of cash shmoney.

To give you the TL;DR on the quick sticks video, Josiah goes through a list of jobs “you’ve probably never heard about” in Australia. But what makes the list even better is that these odd pieces of work actually pay well.

@j0siahyoung

Jobs that pay A LOT in australia 🇦🇺 #aus #viral

♬ original sound – Josiah

Kicking off the list, Josiah claims that folks can earn $55 to $78 per hour for being a “Rent-A-Friend”. However, it does have its dangers like — of course — as Josiah would put it, “stranger danger”.

For folks who are not too sure what a Rent-A-Friend gig is, it is basically when you’re paid to hang out with someone in a platonic way.

“It’s kinda like a support worker but for someone who doesn’t need support they just want someone to hang out with them,” the TikToker added.

The second odd high-paying job on Josiah’s list is duck master, which he claims pays up to 55 bucks an hour! Duck me!!!

“This is someone who takes care of a space that has five or more ducks,” the TikTok comedian explains. “For every five ducks you need a master.”

I guess you could say you’ve got 99 ducks, and I’ll be their master for $55 an hour!

Cute duckies and money, yes pls! (Image source: TikTok / @J0siahyoung)

Last on the list of Josiah’s odd jobs big money is laughter therapy coordinator, which reportedly pays between $90 and $120 per hour.

“They just sit there and laugh in a circle,” Josiah shared.

Although the duck master one intrigued me the most, fellow TikTokers were keen to learn more about the Rent-A-Friend gig.

“Rent a friend would be great for an extrovert,” one person wrote.

“I would rent a friend. It’s a great idea if u don’t wanna go places by yourself,” another person wrote.

“And I am over here giving out my friendship for free,” another joked.

Do these odd jobs actually pay that much in Australia?

Well, going off the official “rent-a-friend” website, folks can charge up to $50 an hour!

Peep this full spreadsheet below of how much you can get paid as a full-time or part-time bestie.

Who wants to take me to Olivia Rodrigo???? The ticket is not included tho! (Image source: rentafriend.com)

For the laughter therapy coordinator gig, I could not find the exact salary for this specific kind of therapy. However, according to Glassdoor, therapy coordinator salaries in Australia range from $33K to $35K.

Hmmm… I feel like this deserves more! (Image source: Glassdoor.com)

Unfortunately, I could not find the duck master gig online or on Reddit! But honestly, I wouldn’t be surprised if it paid that much to look after them sassy birds.

Look, this is not my resignation article or anything, but if I see a duck master gig open up… I MAY take a peek!

Image source: TikTok

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