Jobs For Lazy People

Bill Gates is credited with saying, “I will always choose a lazy person to do a difficult job because he will find an easy way to do it.” The quote shows up in a lot of places in very different ways, but the sentiment is always the same.

People who are thought of as lazy aren’t necessarily bad for the workplace. In fact, they can be incredibly beneficial and come up with more efficient and effective solutions — what a great perspective.

Imagine not thinking of someone as lazy but thinking of them as people with a more simplistic and effective approach to doing a job.

How about thinking of them as people who have a better idea of what a work/life balance should be and why they should opt to be “lazy” about work so they can enjoy their lives more fully. It turns the concept of laziness around a bit, doesn’t it?

Now, what if you could take that mindset and that view of what lazy is and turn it into a way to search for a new job, a way to market yourself, and a way to succeed and maybe even make a lot of money while doing it.

You might find that Bill Gates could be interested in hiring you. So, where can you find that next great job, one that allows you to express your lazy nature and make the most of your professional experience? The following jobs are great options;

DETAILED LIST OF THE JOBS FOR LAZY PEOPLE

Security Guard

Average Annual Salary: $29,000

Now we’re not talking about a security guard at a big venue or one where there might be actual threats; we’re talking about an easy gig at a place that no one really wants to rob or cause mischief.

How about night security in a big box store or an office building? No one around to bother you, just checking those security cameras, maybe buzzing in or out a late worker or two.

A cup of coffee with the nightly cleaning crew and some chitchat. That’s got to be one of the easiest jobs there is. You might even be able to catch a nap or two.

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Registered Polysomnographic Technologist

Average Annual Salary: $37,000

A polysomnographic technologist is sometimes also referred to as a sleep study technician. There are typically a few certifications and some education involved in this profession, but then you’re paid to study the readouts and other monitored information provided by people when they sleep.

You’ll have to make sure the equipment is in good working condition, communicate with the patients or subjects before and after their sleep time, and then compile the data. Most of the time, you’ll be watching people sleep.

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Production Manager

Average Annual Salary: $70,000

Now there are going to be production managers who think they’re not lazy. In fact, they’re inundated with information and projects and customers requests and a million other things every day.

These are exactly the type of people Bill Gates was talking about. They know how to efficiently and effectively take all of that information and funnel it to the right people in the right order to get stuff done.

They’re not doing anything more than taking information and dispensing it, but they know how to get it to the right people. Sure, it takes work, but there’s no busywork – it’s all about delegation.

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TV and Movie Reviewer

Average Hourly Wage: N/A

Imagine slipping into your coziest clothes, grabbing a snack, and curling up on the couch for a hard day of work. Earn your dues and make a name for yourself, and you too can be a trusted movie and TV reviewer.

Deadlines are the biggest stressors in your life. Otherwise, you’re simply entertaining yourself day and night for money. Now, that’s a sweet gig if you can get it.
House Sitter

Average Annual Salary: $61,000

If you can find a way into their trust circle, then you can reap a lot of financial rewards by being a house sitter for the rich and famous. These people frequently have more than one home, and they need a trusted person to take care of and manage the one they’re not currently living in.

There will definitely be daily chores, and you’ll have to make sure the place is in tip-top condition, but you typically don’t have to follow a lot of schedules and timelines, and you have a lot of free time to lounge in a great home.

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Assembly Line Worker

Average Annual Salary: $24,000

This job may require you to be on your feet for long hours, it may require constant movement, but it typically won’t require a lot of thought or stress. You just do your assigned job over and over again.

There’s no need to be an overachiever; you don’t have to prove yourself, you just have to do that one job, and the product moves on down the line to the next person. The best thing is at the end of your shift; you’re done. No taking homework or stress – simply clock in and clock out.

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Mystery Shopper

Average Annual Salary: $51,000

If you can nail a job as a mystery shopper, you’re going to love what you do. Especially if you can make your shopping experience all about things you enjoy like dining out, trying out couches or new beds, playing video games, making sure stores are treating their customers right.

Whatever it is that you find enjoyable, there’s a good chance they’re hiring secret shoppers to test products, stores, and even individuals. It’s like being a spy but so much easier.

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Professional Cuddler

Average Hourly Wage: N/A

Here’s an interesting job for you. There are companies that offer cuddle services for people who just want a little companionship. Your job is to hug them, hold them, and sometimes even take naps while spooning with them.

These companies can charge up to $80/hour for your services, but you’ll only make a portion of that. Still, imagine a job where you’re simply there to give someone a shoulder to nap on.
Odor Tester

Average Hourly Wage: N/A

Yes, this is a job, and all it requires you to do is sniff. Well, there’s often some paperwork involved as well. This may sound obscure, but it’s actually a job that many companies have.

Perfume companies obviously want people who have a good sense of smell to rate their products and their potential new fragrances. What about deodorant companies? They also need people to test their effectiveness.

Cat litter companies – yes. Even paper towel companies have a sniffer to make sure their product doesn’t smell offensive.
Test Proctor

Average Annual Salary: $33,000

You know, when you go to take your SAT or ACT exams for college, there’s a person who sits in the front of the room and monitors the students to make sure they’re not cheating or talking. Sometimes they have extra supplies like pens and pencils if you need them.

They’re also the people who check your identification against your name, and then they receive your tests when you’re done. Well, taking school entrance tests isn’t the only time a test proctor is needed.

Many jobs require tests, and a proctor is there to facilitate the experience for the people taking the exam and ensure it’s done according to the standards of their employer. It’s not a hard job, and it’s certainly not stressful.

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Host or Hostess

Average Annual Salary: $21,000

If you can keep a convincing smile on your face, stand for long times, and make people feel welcome, you’ve got all the skills it takes to be a greeter, a host, or a hostess.

All you have to do is say hello to someone and hand them a cart, or take them to their table, or simply point them down a hallway.

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Sommelier

Average Annual Salary: $46,000

As long as you have the skills and are willing to put in the effort to learn all there is to know about wine, you can start a career where you’ll be the expert and offer recommendations.

There’s not too much more involved in a sommelier’s job; they just need to know their wines and be able to recommend an appropriate one to the guests.

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Pet Sitter

Average Annual Salary: $10,000

Love furry fellows, and do they love you back? If so, you might be able to turn that into a career as a pet sitter.

You’ll be dealing with some poop, probably taking a few of your four-legged buddies on a walk now and then and feeding them, but typically it’s not more stressful than that, and your love of pets should make this one of the best gigs you’ve ever had.

That, and Fido or Fluffy are not going to care if you sit down on the job every once in a while.

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Video Game Tester

Average Annual Salary: $56,000

This job is often featured in sitcoms and some movies, but it’s a real job, and playing games can be your profession.

Is this a job for a lazy person? It’s probably not because you have to be very quick-minded, be able to think ahead and see flaws and sometimes even know how to avoid them or troubleshoot.

But if you’re someone who loved playing games and was always accused of being lazy, then you can take your brand of laziness to some leaders in the field and see if they are looking for your special skills.

Where else can you work? There are a lot of jobs out there for people who are looking to avoid stress, do their job, and still have time for the life they want, and for people who don’t want to pursue job advancement or furthering their education.

Here’s the catch, finding those jobs takes work and research and a lot of effort, but it’s worth it in the long run. Zippia can help you find that dream job, simply sign up and scour our job boards until that perfect lazy job comes along.

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Kristin Kizer

Kristin Kizer is an award-winning writer, television and documentary producer, and content specialist who has worked on a wide variety of written, broadcast, and electronic publications. A former writer/producer for The Discovery Channel, she is now a freelance writer and delighted to be sharing her talents and time with the wonderful Zippia audience.

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