Unique Jobs in Singapore

There was a time when my parents asked me what I want to be when I grow up. I told them, “Lawyer, Astronaut, Farmer, Hawker, Taxi Driver, and Librarian.” They were confused that a 5-year-old had such aspirations, but what they didn’t know was that I wanted to be in those professions all at once. A hawker selling char kway teow in the ISS – count me in if you’ve got contacts for my dream job.

While that’s gonna be just a dream, what won’t be a dream is you having to explain your job scope to your parents if you ever land yourself in one of these 10 unique, and perhaps subjectively, fun jobs in Singapore.

P.S. It’s not going to be as easy as saying, “I sell char kway teow to astronauts.”

Why go for a unique job in Singapore?

In these uncertain times, switching careers – especially to do something off the beaten path – can be daunting. But some people might need a break from it all. The daily corporate grind is taxing on everyone and trying out a new job could be a much-needed change of pace.

If you come upon better financial times, there’s no harm in taking it easy and stepping away for a bit. You deserve a break and you never know, you might just come across a new career you love.

1. KPod Hunter

Image credit: James Dunworth via Flickr

You’ve heard of KPop Demon Hunters, but in Singapore, we have our own version: KPod Hunters – a team of people focused solely on cracking down on vape selling in Singapore. The official job role is to be an investigator conducting on-the-ground surveillance, raids and community outreach with the Health Sciences Authority (HSA).

Social media has been exposing the true dangers of KPods – addictive e-cigarette variants – that leave long-term users in a trance-like state. For those who feel like they’re in too deep, it’s not too late to give it up. There are vape bins where you can dispose of them without repercussions.

The situation is getting very real here with Prime Minister Lawrence Wong himself equating vapes to drugs. If you want to contribute to a good cause, no harm in giving this interesting, unique job a shot.

2. Monkey Water Gunner

Image credit: NParks

Those are 2 things you’d never thought would go together. But yes – our lovely NParks officers, more specifically, a new team of Monkey Water Gunners, have resorted to using water guns to wrangle wild Macaques that have infiltrated housing estates.

A career in park management comes in many shapes and forms, including landscaping and architecture. If your skills align with any of these industries, maybe you could leave your 9-5 and get up to some monkey business with this uncommon job at NParks. You might get to be a Monkey Water Gunner yourself.

3. Worm Farmer

Image credit: Garden City Farm via Google Maps

Fun fact: worm farmers are one of the pioneers in waste management. Stemming from the idea of decomposition and compost-creation, worm farmers spend their 9-5 at their unconventional job making sure that these slender creatures are fed, growing and reproducing. The worms are then sold as composting agents for home gardeners to create 100% organic fertiliser for your garden.

These farmers get paid $10/hour, so the next time you see your baby cousin playing with mud and soil, you might just be looking at a composting pioneer. You can easily become one yourself too. All you need is a garden and enough mulch to attract the right critters.

4. Tree Doctor

Image credit: Hash Tree Care via Google Maps

The proper name for this profession is “Arborist”, but being able to call yourself a doctor is a bit of a flex. There’s even an International Society of Arboriculture. Before you make “ar boh” jokes, think of all the accidents that could’ve happened on our highways if the many trees on the side suddenly collapsed.

Treatment and inspection of trees are just a small part of the doctor’s job. They’re also the ones on the government’s speed dial in the event that a tree gets struck by lightning – and like humans, literally drop dead.

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5. Queuer

Bank in on your inherent Singaporean talent and you could earn up to $300 just for queuing on behalf of some rich businessman cosying at home.

Whenever hyped products like a new Labubu or Taylor Swift tickets go on sale, you will be able to find posts calling for queuers all over the front page of Carousell. If you are already going to join the hype, standing in for someone and getting paid for this odd job in Singapore doesn’t seem that bad of an idea.

5. Professional Cuddler

Image credit: Cuddle Companions

Admittedly, amongst the list of unique jobs in Singapore, this one can seem pretty dodgy. However, if you are willing to be a human-sized teddy bear, you can earn a living by helping out some touch-starved people. Nowadays, dating is complicated – the apps, the small talk and all that make it complicated. This is a quick and easy way for someone to get intimacy without commitment or sex.

Known as Touch Therapists in the professional world, professional cuddlers are making bank by alleviating negative emotions from the lives of their clients by way of platonic touch.

6. Professional Groomsman & Bridesmaid

Image credit: @mavericks.weddings via Instagram

Contrary to popular belief, money can actually buy you friends, especially with this fun, unique job in Singapore. Maybe a couple needs more guys for their gatecrash, or they don’t have an even number of friends on both sides. Hiring a paid groomsman or bridesmaid will help fill that spot, and it’ll look nicer in the photos.

Rates vary depending on the budget of the wedding, but hey, getting free food and a nice new outfit doesn’t hurt either. Plus, you’ll have all the bridesmaid/groomsman privileges without the drama.

Image credit: cottonbro studio via Pexels

8. BF/GF for a day

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If you have a charming personality and have a good reputation with older aunties and uncles, try your hand at being a boyfriend or girlfriend for hire.

Most Singaporean adults can relate to the constant pestering from older family members asking the age-old question, “When are you getting married?” So, during festivities or work functions, this is a foolproof way to get people off their backs for being single.

You can also expect clients who just need emergency plus ones to weddings or just want a date without the hassle of dealing with the apps.

9. Human Statue

Image credit: Noortje Oude Veldhuis via Flickr

The human statues here are on a whole different level from the silver-painted buskers you see along Orchard Road. These people are professionals who can play roles ranging from a Greek god to a stone-cast performer.

Mostly hired to liven up otherwise boring corporate events, this is one of the fun, cool jobs in Singapore that requires committing to the bit so strongly that when you start moving, you’ll get the perfect slo-mo reaction from the audience. TikTok would love this type of content.

10. TCM Veterinarian/Nurse for pets

Image credit: College of Integrative Veterinary Therapies

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) may be getting more and more legit in Singapore, but some vets have long been utilising the same techniques of acupuncture and electrostimulation on our furry ones. Like the effects TCM has on humans, TCM proves itself to aid our pets in recovering at faster rates than commercially available medicine, with visible improvements in just one session.

Your TCM elective won’t be just for show when you’re applying for this job.

Strange jobs for not-so-average Singaporeans

This list of unique, interesting jobs in Singapore just goes to show that there is a market for anything and everything in this globalised world. Making a living doesn’t have to mean being confined to a small cubicle for 8 hours a day, for the rest of your life. But if you fall more on the safe side and are looking for jobs a little less flamboyant, that’s perfectly fine as well.

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There are even courses for potential employees to equip themselves with marketable skills before the job search process begins. This added experience on your resume could possibly open up more opportunities for your passion and career to intersect, bringing you a step closer to your dream job.

Job hunting doesn’t have to be a complex process of sending CVs, cover letters, and learning the next popular thing to talk about at interviews. A few simple clicks is all it takes. So whether you are thinking of walking down the path of conventional professions, or unorthodox ones, you’re sure to find them all on JobStreet.com.

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Cover image adapted from: College of Integrative Veterinary Therapies, James Dunworth via Flickr, cottonbro studio via Pexels
Last updated by ‘Arifah Malik on 29 August 2025.