5 Jobs That Are Little Known to the Public

Written by : L'empreinte du chien noir

Published on January 22, 2024

Planet Earth is like a huge factory, and it’s not always clear what jobs certain people do to keep everything running smoothly. That’s why we’ll be discussing some of these professions here. They’re taken from the Capital website, from the article “These Little-Known Jobs That Pay Well.”

1. Chick sexer

A little chick with down feathers looking at the camera against a navy blue background

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You’re not dreaming—the job title says it all. The employee is responsible for determining the sex of newborns based on rigorous training. The working conditions are as follows:

12-hour workdays.
Have strong nerves when dealing with lots of chicks that are constantly making noise.
Be able to determine the animal's sex within 3 to 5 seconds.
Process more than 1,000 chicks per hour.
Maintain an accuracy rate of 97% or 98%.
Keep a cool head when deciding the fate of an animal.
55,000 euros per year or $80,690 annually.

This profession has its origins in Asian countries, although the practice has spread over time. Kazuo Matsushita, who now works in France, trained at a specialized school in Nagoya, Japan. He is a co-manager of a Breton sexing company founded by a colleague. Hiroshi Maruta, a leading figure in the field for over 30 years, had this to say: “You don’t necessarily have to come from Asia to become a sexer; there’s no special gift involved—just learning the knack and having patience .”

2. Actuary

a black man with four different data tables behind him

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As an actuary, you will calculate the level of risk within an insurance company. In other words, you will serve as the safety net between a potentially bad contract—one that could lead to a host of harmful consequences—and those consequences themselves.

Responsibilities

Here is how the website métiers-québec.org describes the profession in question in more detail:

Apply mathematical models to forecast and calculate the probable future costs of insurance and pension benefits;
Analyze financial markets, economic conditions, and the social circumstances of clients in order to assess and measure the level of risk associated with insurance coverage or a claim;
Estimate the costs associated with future random events such as death, disability, and accidents;
Assess the impact of these costs on the financial situation of individuals and businesses
Design, develop, and apply sophisticated, quantitative actuarial models to assess risks;
Design, develop, implement, and evaluate premium rate structures for various situations and client groups using both traditional and modern approaches and methods;
Design, develop, implement, and evaluate property and casualty insurance products (automobile insurance, home insurance, insurance for valuable items, business asset insurance, etc.) and other non-life insurance products (travel insurance, professional liability insurance, insurance for various business sectors, etc.) using statistical and probabilistic models;
Design, develop, implement, and evaluate personal insurance products (accident insurance, disability insurance, health insurance, life insurance) using mathematical and actuarial models;
Design, develop, implement, and evaluate group insurance programs using mathematical and statistical techniques;
Design, develop, implement, and evaluate various types of annuities and retirement plans based on client needs, using various actuarial models;
Establish claims reserves using traditional and emerging methods;
Quantify the risk of default (solvency) of a corporation or an insurance company using mathematical tools;
Design life, health, and property insurance policies and calculate premiums, contributions, and benefits associated with insurance policies, retirement plans, and pensions;
To assist investment fund managers, when appropriate, in making decisions regarding asset allocation within portfolios and risk management. They also use these techniques to provide legal evidence of the value of future returns.

Desired Qualities and Skills

– Research and math skills, since you'll have to conduct a lot of statistical research

– Comfort working with computers, since most of your analytical work will be done using computers

– Ability to analyze and synthesize information in order to assess various situations or incidents considered to be risks in actuarial science

– Logical reasoning and strong problem-solving skills to address various actuarial problems

– Good communication skills and interpersonal skills, as you will need to build relationships with representatives in the insurance industry

– A sense of responsibility and the ability to work independently, as you will be responsible for the quality of your analyses and expert reports

– Ability to work well in a team, as you’ll be working with computer scientists, statisticians, insurance specialists, insurance managers, etc.

– Strong organizational skills, as you’ll be responsible for planning and organizing analysis or quality assurance files

– Good command of English, as you will be required to write some reports in that language

Employment Opportunities

– Non-life insurance companies (property and casualty, liability, commercial, group, etc.)

– Life Insurance Companies

– Loan Companies

– Actuarial firms

– Employee benefits consulting firms

– Financial Institutions

– Custodial firms

– Trust Companies

– Good command of the English language

– Good computer skills

Become a Member of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries

Salaries

According to métiers-québec.org, here is a salary range in Quebec to give you a better idea:

$27.52/hour (35 hours/week) at Investissements Québec
$27.69/hour (35 hours/week) in the Quebec public service
$29.92/hour (35 hours/week) at the Autorité des marchés financiers
$4.14 per hour (35 or 40 hours per week) on average at major insurance companies
$34.46/hour (35 or 40 hours/week) at small and medium-sized businesses (private practices, small insurance companies, etc.)
$34.99/hour (35 hours/week) at Hydro-Québec
$8.16 per hour (35 or 40 hours per week) on average at major banking institutions
$38.25/hour (37.5 hours/week) in the federal civil service
$39.03/hour (37.5 hours/week) at the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
$43.46 per hour (33.5 or 35 hours per week) on average in large municipalities (100,000 residents or more)

*All information and data are taken from the website métiers-québec.org

3.Gumologist

a frightened child in a black sweater blowing up a big pink bubble gum balloon

Image by Gisela Merkuur from Pixabay

What does a gumologist eat in the winter? Well, this job involves trying different kinds of chewing gum. If you’re a die-hard fan of chewing gum, you’ve just found your paradise. Your job is to test and evaluate the taste of each one, as well as how long it stays in your mouth before reaching your stomach.

4. Movie Screen Cleaner

a large, pale blue movie screen that gleams, with blue walls and black and gray seats

Image by Alfred Derks from Pixabay

What could be more entertaining and comforting in winter than a good movie with some popcorn? Why do movie screens always stay clean? Behind that magnificent screen lurks a mysterious figure. He’s called the “ movie screen cleaner .”

Tasks

- Remove all dirt, dust, or debris that could interfere with the movie-watching experience.
- Ensure that the screen is functioning properly and is free of damage to optimize the uniqueness of the activity.
- Also make sure it is free of any traces or stains from cleaning.

5. Asset Management Engineer

two hands belonging to a man in a suit and tie, each holding a pen, and one of them holding a contract

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A wealth management engineer is often confused with a wealth management advisor. However, the two have diametrically opposed goals. The latter specializes in financial products and receives a commission whenever a client purchases one.

For their part, wealth management engineers develop customized strategies with their clients. However, the bill must be paid immediately based on the amount of advice provided. Furthermore, their thorough knowledge of legal concepts allows them to offer clients greater flexibility when it comes to optimizing their wealth.

This profession can be practiced in a variety of contexts, such as: estate planning, prenuptial agreements, inter vivos gifts, etc. In addition, this wealth management advisor works closely with other key professionals, such as notaries, estate planning specialists, and financial advisors.

I hope this list of jobs has piqued your curiosity. As they say, there’s something for everyone. It’s possible that one day someone you know will be working in one of these niche professions.

SOURCES

Link in the site's introductionCapital

https://photo.capital.fr/ces-metiers-peu-connus-mais-qui-rapportent-beaucoup-23252#1-sexeur-de-poussins-407464

Link to working conditions, 1st paragraph—The job of a sexer

https://citizenpost.fr/sexeur-de-poussin-un-metier-paye-55-000e-dont-personne-ne-veut/

Quote from Hiroshi Marutin - section - The Job of a Sexer

https://www.lebulletin.com/actualites/profession-sexeur-de-poussins-22763

Information

Information on the Actuarial Profession

https://www.metiers-quebec.org/physique/actuaire.htm

https://photo.capital.fr/ces-metiers-peu-connus-mais-qui-rapportent-beaucoup-23252

Definition of the profession of gumologist