Job Seekers Put Themselves in Window Displays Hoping to Get Hired
Unemployment in Europe has recently hit record highs, and although Denmark has been shielded from the eurozone’s economic problems thanks to its low public debt, qualified professionals are still finding it tough to get a job. Danish marketing firm Reputation Copenhagen has come up with an ingenious way of helping academics get noticed – putting […]
Chinese Company Boss Has Employees Crawling on Their Knees in Public
You thought your boss was bad? He’s probably a nice guy compared to the boss of this cosmetics company in Chongqing, China, who recently forced his employees to crawl on their hands and feet in the city’s busy commercial district, in front of hundreds of onlookers. The controversial event took place on May 2nd, and […]
Urban Treasure Hunter Makes a Living Retrieving Stuff People Drop on the Street
For the last eight years Puerto Rico native Eliel Santos has been making a living by reeling in jewelry, cash and electronics from beneath New York City’s sidewalk grates. It may not seem like a very profitable trade, but on great days he can earn over $1,000. 38-year-old Eliel Santos lives in the Bronx, but […]
It’s No Joke – Man Charges $15 to Sharpen Your Pencil by Hand
David Rees, a cartoonist, humor writer and self-proclaimed pencil sharpening artisan runs a truly unique business. He charges customers $15 to sharpen their pencils to perfections, using a variety of tools, from pocket knives to sandpaper. I know what you’re thinking – is this a joke? The 39-year-old entrepreneur gets asked that question a lot, so […]
The Indian Coin Divers of Yamuna River
It sometimes amazes me how humans are able to find a source of livelihood in almost any type of environment, in accordance with their surroundings. Case-in-point, the coin divers of the Yamuna River, in Delhi, India’s capital city. This unique group of men works around the year, braving the bone-chilling cold waters even during winters, […]
Chinese Airline Judges Pilot Candidates by Armpit Odor
A Chinese airline has sparked controversy after it was reported it included a zero-body-odor requirement in its pilot recruitment tests. Applicants had their armpits sniffed by company staff, to check for any bad smells. You think requirements stink in your line of work? Think again. Chinese company Hainan Airlines demanded to smell under the arms […]
Professional Mattress Jumper Is an Actual Job
You probably thought those high-end mattresses people pay thousands of dollars for are hand-made. As it turns out, they’re also foot made, as someone is actually getting paid to jump on them hundreds of times in order to compress no fewer than 28 layers of cotton batting. Growing up, you probably dreamed you would one […]