This Week’s Crazy Jobs

This week’s jobs explore the myriad strange employment opportunities the UK has to offer. There’s the usual variety of strange adult gigs; add to that the need for child labor, a Latin tutor, and a chauffeur for American diplomats, and you have a well-rounded range of the weird from the isles on the other side of the Atlantic.

1. Great Britain: Kids needed, good compensation

MovingStill requires boys aged under 12 for still photography.

MovingStill is a novel concept that takes still photographs of objects in an animation production style. The camera viewpoint is changed fractionaly every photograph and until the whole object has been covered. MovingStill now wishes to move onto people as their subjects on a trial bases.

Boys under 12 are required, anyone considered. These are legal clothed photos and does not which to depict the boy in any other manner other than the purpose of the art.

Pimp your boychild for 50 pounds an hour. Start building his portfolio with us–you may eventually benefit from his child actor or boy pageant income.


2. London: New escort company seeks accountant

New agency seeks part time accountant/book keeper for limited company formation and on going accounts. Previous experiance within the adult industry preferred but not essential.

Must have well-muscled arms and be comfortable with a billy club when collecting accounts payable from customers.

3. London: Well Organised Female or Male To Run Spares Stores/Department

We…
…have a stock room full of spare parts that need to be transformed into a smooth running machine.
…distribute coin-operated equipment across the UK, Europe and around the world.

The position…
…is permanent, subject to a 3 month probationary period.
…is responsible for taking orders via email or phone for components.
…is responsible for taking order picking, packing and despatch.
…is responsible for the logistics of incoming and outgoing parcels.

You …
…must be well organised and work well under pressure.
…have good eyesight, required for reading small print on stock items
…have a reasonable knowledge of UK geography.
…have good numeracy for keeping tally of stock, costs and orders.
…are easy going and have a sense of fun.

It is an advantage if you have …
…stock control or spares experience.

Applicants sporting their own spare tires have a decided advantage.

4. London: Part time Latin tutor

The American School in London seeks an experienced Latin Tutor to teach part-time in our Directed Independent Study Language Program for the 2008-2009 academic year only. The role will involve supporting a small group of High School students (14-18 year olds) who have elected to study Latin.

Previous teaching experience is required, preferably some of which will have been in a group/classroom setting.

In the past, we have found dead teachers most appropriate to teach this dead language, but living candidates will also be considered.

5. England: Watch XXX Movies on the Telly

Adult Entertainment Company seeks individuals ready to watch over 20 channels of XXX movies right on the Telly for free! Just tell us what you think. It’s that simple. What are you waiting for? Must be over 18 with a broadband connection.

Compensation: Watch for Free

Must show at least two forms of ID proving you’re not a lust-crazed 16-year-old when applying for this job.

6. England: Fairtrade clothing line looking for someone to sell it

looking for agent to sell our collection. will be given a collection to use.

We have had trouble selling our seasonless sweaters, eco socks, recycled scarves, and belled kurtas to Orcadians. Your turn.

7. North Hamptonshire: Chauffeur

The American Embassy is in search of a customer focused Chauffeur, based at the US Embassy Annex, Croughton, North Hamptonshire.

Your main focus will be transporting US Government travelers to and from various UK destinations. Other duties will also include: driving a large (high gross vehicle) lorry to transport material for US Government flights; acting as courier between the Annex, American Embassy London and other Embassies; monitoring airline flight tables using the internet; planning the most direct and safest transport route using GPS technology; performing general vehicle maintenance.

Skills and Abilities: Essential Good driving skills with a valid driving licence. Good oral communication skills, good interpersonal skills and customer care skills. Flexible working schedule. Valid UK drivers’ license.

Added bonus: Be a fan of the United States.

8. UK: Internet Chat Operators

We have rare positions available now!

Family run business. Work your own hours to suit. Monthly income. Pay is very competitive. All we ask is: you commit over 10 hours a week, be self motivated, self confident, hard working, friendly, have a computer and landline phone, live in UK, be over 18 and can use the internet well. Support and tips given if required. It’s easy to do but you must be prepared to put in the effort to receive the rewards. Ideally suits students wanting to make extra cash, single mums or those that can chat for England. Email for details

Killing 5 users a week gets you a bonus.

Happy Friday!

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