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37 weirdest jobs that pay


Bored with your job? Need a career change?

Sometimes run-of-the-mill jobs run us straight into the ground with the monotony of the daily grind. Well, change is good, and if you're an extremist, and aren't completely obsessed with fame, glory and/or money, you may want to open your eyes to some new exotic possibilities for employment.

Here are 37 strange and most definitely intriguing career choices that will make you laugh, cry and grimace all at once.

1. Odor Tester

10 recession proof businesses


Tired of this recession? So are we! Job security is a highly sought after commodity in this economic downturn and one of the best ways to earn it is to find a recession-proof business. Such businesses are traditionally defined as industries that either thrive during rotten economic times or at least survive unscathed being less affected by credit crunches.

Here are some of the best industries to get behind when the going gets tough.

How to get free money from the government

Ever heard of "carryback" and "carryforward"? These two words could mean the difference between you paying the government and the government paying YOU. IRS rules usually let companies carry back a loss into the prior two years. That means a business with a loss in 2009 could go back and amend its 2007 taxes, but any profits from 2006 or 2005 would be untouchable. Learn the nitty gritty details that could help fatten your wallet and keep your finances afloat in the down economy.

28 questions you wished you had asked during your interview

“Do you have any questions for me?” This is your moment! Your chance to find out if you really want this job. Don’t waste it, have some questions ready.

Esther Schindler’s list of 28 questions are aimed at programming positions but her insight will help even if you’re looking to be a fry cook. Find out about the team, the management the work environment all the things you wish you’d asked about your last job.