Jobs for Lazy People

Some people are just not cut out for a hard day's labor but that doesn't mean you can't earn a decent living while being lazy. There are plenty of jobs out there that require minimum effort in one way or another but still make it easy to get paid.

Here's a brief overview of some of the best careers for lazy people:

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Freelance Content Writer

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If moving around from one place to the next is not your idea of fun, then a career in freelance content writing might be for you. As a freelancer working remotely, you're in charge of where you go and where you work. If you do not want to leave your bed, you don't need to.

Additionally, many freelance content writers are in charge of their own work hours. That means no early mornings if you don't like it. If you want to work into the night and then sleep in, then go for it!

One caveat of being a freelance content writer is that work can be hard to come by though. Writing gigs aren't always guaranteed and pay can be quite low if you're starting from scratch. The work isn't always straightforward but if your main concern is not moving then it is worth considering as a part-time, full-time, or casual per-hour role.

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Video Games Tester

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If playing video games for money sounds too good to be true then it probably is - but that doesn't mean it's not a possibility. To be a game tester you will need good IT and analytical skills, and deep knowledge of and passion for gaming. Qualifications in computing, physics, or math aren't a must but will certainly help.

As a game tester, your job is to play video games and provide a bug report. Testers also suggest improvements and are a major part of the quality assurance stage of video game development. This job is more than just playing whatever game you want, so if you're not up to the task of thoroughly reviewing and assessing video games, then this might not be the job for you.

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Food Critic

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Becoming a food critic isn't the easiest profession to get involved with but it certainly has its perks if you can manage. As a professional food taster, your job is literally to sit down and eat food. The money can be very good for a food critic and it definitely fits the needs of a lazy person who wants to get paid for enjoyable work.

To become a creditable food taster you will need excellent writing skills and of course a fantastic knowledge of food. The average salary you can expect to earn is $88,000 as of 2013 according to the job site Indeed.

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Professional Cuddler

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This is surely as good as it gets in terms of jobs for lazy people. Rest assured, the title of professional cuddler is entirely real and is the definition of a lazy job. If you're kind, caring, and love a cuddle this could be the job for you.

The majority of your job consists of lying down or sitting and hugging strangers. It's certainly not the most conventional job but it is perfect for lazy people who love human connection.

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Dog Walker

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This might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of the best jobs for lazy people, but there is some logic to this. There aren't too many careers where you can do multiple jobs at once. Maximize your earnings per hour by taking multiple dogs on the same walk and make getting paid easy.

Of course, there is physical exercise involved but if you're the sort of lazy person who wants to get everything done in one go, this could be the profession for you. If you love dogs and don't mind a walk a day, you could get paid decent money per hour to be a dog walker.

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House Sitter

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If getting paid to lounge around the house is your idea of a great lazy job, then look no further. In truth, housesitters are required to do a bit more than that but the work is hardly torturous.

As a housesitter, you may be required to water the plants, feed the pets, and keep dust off the shelves. You're essentially getting paid to live in someone else's house!

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Hotel Sleep Tester

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This is one of the best jobs for lazy people who love sleeping. As a hotel sleep tester, you will literally earn money for sleeping. Obviously, there's a little bit more to it than that but as far as lazy jobs go, they don't get much better.

You'll need to write up a report and act as a reviewer for hotels, documenting your night's stay, and giving advice. It isn't too much work considering your main role is to stay the night at a hotel and get paid to be a lazy person.

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In Summary

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Jobs for lazy people aren't in short supply, you just need to know where to look. Depending on the type of lazy that you are, there is likely a job out there for you.

Make sure to consider everything, even a job that sounds exhausting or time-consuming could actually be worth your while.

Whatever job you choose to pursue, it's important to remember that you will need to do something of value. No one gets paid for doing literally nothing, so you will need to develop some sort of work ethic to get anywhere. Beyond that, seek out your dream lazy job and enjoy earning money while not doing a lot.