Author: Jackson Crawford

Is Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) still a viable way to earn passive income in 2025, or has the gold rush already passed? If you’ve spent time on YouTube or TikTok recently, you’ve probably seen creators talking about making money with low-content books, journals, or niche coloring books. But with more competition than ever and Amazon cracking down on certain tactics, what actually works now—and what’s totally dead? In this article, we’re breaking down the current state of KDP in 2025: what strategies are still generating income, which ones have burned out, and how new creators can realistically build a profitable…

Have you ever dreamed of becoming a mermaid? For a growing number of people, that dream isn’t just fantasy—it’s a career. From dazzling underwater performances to birthday parties and cruise ship shows, professional mermaid performers are making waves (literally) and getting paid to do what most of us only imagined as kids. Welcome to the secret world of mermaiding, where glitter, breath control, and a whole lot of tail-flipping come together in one of the most magical—and surprising—careers out there. 🌊 What Is a Professional Mermaid? Professional mermaids (and mermen!) are performers who wear realistic, often custom-made mermaid tails and…

Have you ever hated your 9-to-5 so much that you wondered if there was something—anything—stranger (and hopefully better) out there? Well… buckle up. Because not only are these jobs real, but people are actually getting paid to do them. From sniffing armpits to cuddling strangers—these 15 bizarre jobs will blow your mind and make you rethink your career choices. 1. Armpit Sniffer Yes, it’s exactly what it sounds like. Companies that manufacture deodorant need to make sure their products actually work. So they hire “armpit sniffers” to test how well a deodorant performs throughout the day. 👃 Job Perks: Work in…

Most of us dream of glamorous careers. Maybe you imagined being a doctor, a movie star, or a CEO. But for some people, the dream job involves getting dirty—sometimes *really* dirty. Whether it’s scrubbing sewers, cleaning up crime scenes, or extracting pus from a patient’s skin, there’s a world of gross jobs out there that most wouldn’t dare touch—yet others genuinely love them. Welcome to the stomach-churning, awe-inspiring world of the grossest jobs people actually enjoy. This list will make you cringe, laugh, and maybe even question your current career path. 1. Crime Scene Cleaner Imagine walking into a room…

Most people assume that getting paid to destroy love is the stuff of movies or soap operas. But in real life, there are actually professionals who make a living helping people break up. Whether it’s ending a toxic relationship, disrupting an affair, or even preventing a marriage—there’s an entire industry built around breakup services. It may sound strange, but breakup consultants, decoys, and “relationship enders” are very real—and they’re in high demand. Some people just don’t want to do the dirty work themselves. Others hire these professionals to uncover lies, create distance, or stop a wedding before it’s too late.…

Craigslist has a reputation for being a mixed bag of gold mines and garbage piles. It’s the place where people go to sell their used couches, find roommates, and occasionally buy questionable seafood from a stranger’s van. But buried beneath the chaos lies something even weirder—an entire underground world of jobs that you won’t find on LinkedIn or Indeed.Welcome to the weirdest corners of the internet job market. From human billboards to fake wedding guests, these real Craigslist gigs are as bizarre as they are strangely fascinating. You might cringe, laugh, or even be tempted to apply. Here are some…

12 Careers That Only Exist in Theme ParksWhen you think of jobs at theme parks, chances are you picture people selling cotton candy or buckled into mascot suits. But beyond those classic roles lies a whole universe of bizarre, oddly specific, and strangely awesome careers that only exist within the magical walls of a theme park. From scream coaches to roller coaster testers, these are real people with real jobs—just not the kind you’ll find on a typical career site. Let’s take a backstage look at 12 of the weirdest, most whimsical theme park jobs that you probably didn’t know…

Think you need millions of followers to become an influencer? Think again. In today’s social media landscape, it’s not about the biggest audience—it’s about the most engaged audience. And some savvy creators are proving that with just 1,000 followers, you can build a full-time income by serving a tiny but passionate niche.Welcome to the world of micro-niche influencers—people who focus on a very specific topic, attract loyal fans, and monetize in creative ways. Whether it’s mushroom foraging, vintage lunchboxes, or left-handed calligraphy, these influencers are turning small followings into serious money. What Is a Micro-Niche Influencer?A micro-niche influencer is someone…

Billionaires live in a completely different universe than the rest of us. When you have more money than you could spend in a hundred lifetimes, your needs, wants, and daily habits don’t just change—they create entire jobs that wouldn’t exist otherwise. From hiring people to taste their food to paying someone to organize their sock drawers, the ultra-wealthy have birthed an entire ecosystem of strange, specific, and highly-paid roles most of us have never heard of. Here are seven fascinating jobs that exist almost entirely because of billionaires—and the mind-blowing reasons why they’re in such high demand. 1. Private Island…