When we were kids, we would hunt for "odd jobs" to do to earn money. There are some weird, odd jobs out there that people do full-time for a paycheck.  Today on the Top 5 at 7:45, I'll highlight some jobs that people are employed doing that you may not have thought existed. The question is, would you do these for a living?

  1. Odor Tester - There are people who sniff underarms to see if the deodorants are really working before they go on the shelf. What a potentially stinky job.
  2. Pet Food Taster - They sacrifice the taste buds for your pet. Because pets can't talk, testers taste test dog and cat food for texture and taste. I said taste, mind you, but they don't swallow. Keep a glass of water on hand just for clean out.
  3. Gross Stunt Tester - These folks are hired to keep shows like Survivor and Fear Factor off of the legal hook. They ensure the safety of the product while still being gross.
  4. Resort Water Slide Tester - This job has got to be a splash! Even though it seems like playtime all the time, the testers take their jobs serious and look for all kinds of things in the slide and pool that could be harmful and hinder a safe time at the pool.
  5. Fake Review Writer - Not the most ethical job in the world, but people make big money off of writing fake reviews for businesses and companies on line.

The Top 5 at 7:45 airs weekdays with me, Gary Freeman and sponsored by First Education Federal Credit Union. A special thanks to Woman's Day for the idea.

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