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Is your career in the doldrums? Are you bored at work? If so, why don’t you shake things up in 2016 with one of the following whacky – but potentially lucrative – jobs available across the world?
你的职业生涯正处于低迷阶段吗?你对你的工作已经反感了吗?如果是这样的话,为什么不在2016年改变一下呢?换一个以下提到的全世界最怪诞,但又颇具潜力且收益颇丰的职业呢?
StandOutCV, a career counseling website in the UK, has found 10 of the craziest jobs you can apply for in 2016.
英国"出色简历"就业顾问网站日前总结出了2016年可以尝试的"十大最疯狂职业"。
1.Placenta chef, London
1.胎盘厨师--英国伦敦
The ancient Chinese tradition of eating placenta after giving birth has hit the West with a bang.
中国古代吃胎盘的这一传统,在西方引起了轰动。
With celebrities such as Kim Kardashian embracing the benefits and TV chefs such as Jamie Oliver also a fan - he admitted to coming up with a placenta recipe after his wife gave birth to their second daughter in 2009.
美国社交名流金·卡戴珊已经从中受益。为电视名厨杰米·奥利弗也说,2009年妻子生下第二个女儿后,自己想出了一个胎盘配方。
A new undisclosed restaurant is about to open in London that will take using natural ingredients to a new level. If you have a hardened stomach and are not repulsed by the thought of using placenta in recipes, then this job vacancy may be for you.
伦敦一家即将开放的餐厅就计划提供胎盘食物。如果你有一个坚强的胃并且不会被吃胎盘的思想所影响,那么这份工作就是为你准备的。
Those that are interested in applying should reply through Craigslist and must have previous experience in cooking with placenta.
值得一提的是,有意申请这份工作的人,要通过Craigslist回复,且必须具备烹饪胎盘的经验。
Salary: 15 pounds per hour.
薪资:每小时15英镑。
2.Astronauts for future space missions
2.未来的宇航员
Recently NASA announced its plan to launch a human mission to Mars. Despite the launch not happening until at least 2030, NASA are already advertising for people to be aboard the ship when it takes off.
美国宇航局近来宣布将推出人类登陆火星的任务。尽管这项任务要至少2030年才能执行,但美国宇航局已经开始招募未来宇航员。
In order to apply, applicants must hold a degree in either biological or physical science, mathematics or engineering. Those looking to apply must also have at least three years’ experience in a relevant field or over 1,000 hours experience piloting a jet.
申请者必须拥有生物学或物理学、数学、工程学学位,必须拥有驾驶飞机1000小时的飞行经验和至少3年相关领域经验。
For those with the relevant qualifications, be sure to get your application in before February 18 2016.
如果满足相关资格,申请者还须在2016年2月18日之前递交申请。
By the way – it’s likely to be a one-way trip.
顺便说一句,这很可能是有去无回的单程任务哦。
Salary for this position: Unknown.
职位薪资:未知。
3.Chick sexers, UK
3.小鸡性别区分师--英国
The British Poultry Council is currently experiencing a shortage of chicken sexers, despite offering a salary of 40,000 pounds per year. This means that there are an abundance of chicken sexer jobs available within the UK.
尽管开出了4万英镑的年薪,英国家禽协会仍然短缺"小鸡性别区分师"。这也意味着英国有很多小鸡性别区分师的职位空缺。
The main role of a chicken sexer is to determine whether a chick is male or female so they can be reared appropriately.
他们的主要工作是区分小鸡的性别,以便用正确的方法饲养小鸡。
For those interested in applying, expect to complete three years of training in order to be able to carry out the duty properly.
有意申请的人需要先接受3年的培训,这样才能正确履行职责。
Salary: 40,000 pounds per year.
薪资:每年4万英镑
4.Beer smeller, Aberdeen
4.啤酒品尝师--阿伯丁
For the beer fans out there, BrewDog has the job for you. The Scottish start-up is currently looking for someone to smell and drink beer to help them find the best attributes in each product.
对于啤酒迷来说,苏格兰初创企业BrewDog可为你提供一份工作。这家公司正寻找通过闻啤酒或品尝啤酒找出每种啤酒的最佳品质的人
To be in with a chance of being a ‘sensory analyst’ for BrewDog in Aberdeen, a science degree is desirable and ‘profesional’ experience is essential.
要想成为阿伯丁BrewDog的啤酒品尝师,你还需要科学学位和专业经验。
Salary: Negotiable depending on experience.
薪资:根据经验可以商谈。
5.Animal therapy handler, Scotland
5.宠物治疗师--苏格兰
Although not a paid position, animal owners in Scotland can share the fun pets bring with people in residential homes, hospitals and special needs schools.
尽管这是个没有薪酬的职位,但苏格兰的动物主人却可在民居、医院以及特殊学校分享饲养宠物的乐趣。
Pets As Therapy and Canine Concern Scotland Trust are always looking for volunteers to help combat stress and loneliness felt by those within the above organisations.
苏格兰宠物疗法与犬类关注基金会都在寻找志愿者,帮助减少宠物的压力和孤独感。
Being an animal owner and lover is essential, previous experience is not necessary.
申请者必须是自己饲养动物或者爱好动物,有无经验不重要。
Salary: None.
薪资:无
6.Train pusher, Japan
6.地铁推运工--日本
If you think the London Underground is bad, you clearly haven’t been to a train station in Japan. The stations often get so busy that professional pushers are required to push people onto the overcrowded trains.
如果你认为英国的地铁很糟糕,那你肯定不了解日本的车站。日本地铁站非常繁忙,经常需要专业的推手将人们推入拥挤的车厢中。
Pushers are also required to pull off those sneaky passengers that have attempted to board the train too late or when they decided the train is too full.
此外,推送员还需要将那些登车太晚或车厢中人满为患时,将部分乘客推下车。
Those interested in the position should know that they will be required to wear a uniform with white gloves and will generally be required to work between 7am and 9am and 7pm and 9pm.
这个有趣的职位还要求申请者身穿白色制服,在早7点到9点、晚7点到9点之间上班。
The role is considered part-time and is often carried out by students. If interested, visit one of the train stations in Japan to find out more.
这份工作可以兼职,经常有学生做这种工作。有过有兴趣,去日本的任一一个地铁站参观,都能发现许多这样的人。
Salary for this position: Undisclosed.
岗位薪资:没有透露。
7.Master Lego builder, US
7.乐高建筑大师--美国
Lego offer the opportunity to become a Master Lego Builder. Lego will handpick Master Lego Builders to work at one of its theme parks or discovery centres. As you can imagine, the role is incredibly competitive and highly selective. Currently, Lego only has 40 Master Lego Builders in the world.
乐高公司正在提供一个成为"乐高建筑大师"的机会。目前该公司将亲自为其主题公园和探索中心挑选建筑大师。正如你所能想到的,这个职位的竞争日益激烈。目前,乐高在全球也仅有40位乐高建筑大师。
In order to apply, applicants must check out their website at the beginning of 2016 to find out about opportunities available.
有意申请者从2016年初就要经常查看乐高网站,抓住机会。
Salary for this position: $37,500 per year.
岗位薪资:年薪37500美元。
8.Video game tester, UK
8.视频游戏测试师--英国
Gaming geeks can do what they love full-time when they get a job testing the latest video games. It may sound like the stuff of dreams, but video game testers are in high demand.
游戏爱好者可以申请这份全职工作,对最新视频游戏进行测试。可能听起来像做梦一样。但实际上这份工作的要求非常高。
Main duties include playing new games, reporting faults and ensuring quality. A huge number of game manufacturers are currently looking for gamers including Sega and Rockstar Group.
视频游戏测试师的主要职责包括玩最新游戏、报告漏洞以及评级。包括世嘉和Rockstar集团在内的大量游戏开发商目前都在招募游戏玩家
Attention to detail and a keen interest in video games is required for the majority of gaming roles and previous testing experience is often desirable.
关注细节和对视频游戏的热爱是必须的,此外,还需要有测试经验。
Salary: 12,000 pounds to 25,000 pounds per year, depending on experience.
薪资:年薪依据经验,12000英镑到25000英镑不等
9.Dog poo picker upper, US
9.狗狗粪便捡拾人--美国
For those looking for a career in the US, Poop Troops Pet Waste Removal Service is looking for people to help them pick up dog poop. The ideal candidate shouldn’t be frightened of dogs, be able to work outdoors and in the rain and be able to pick up dog poop.
美国宠物粪便清除服务公司正招募新人,帮助他们捡拾狗粪。理想的应聘者不能怕狗,能够坚持在户外工作,即使在雨天也能捡拾狗粪。
Experience isn’t necessary, high school education.
有无经验皆可,需要高中学历。
Salary for position: $10 to $12 per hour.
岗位薪资:每小时10到12美金。
10.Manager of Chelsea FC, London
10.切尔西足球俱乐部主教练--伦敦
Finally, following the sacking of Jose Mourinho, Chelsea Football Club are seeking a new manager.
最后一个,由于主教练穆里尼奥的下课,切尔西足球俱乐部正在寻找新的教练。
Applicants must possess a win-at-all cost mentality, the ability to come up with witty one liners and always be happy to give journalists the run around.
应聘者必须拥有一个不惜一切代价的心态,拥有说出俏皮话的能力,并且能和记者和谐相处。
Key duties include leading a team of international stars.
最重要的职责包括带领一队的世界级球星
Salary: Millions, depending on experience!
薪资:有经验的话,数百万吧!