Episode 2 - The Professional Line Stand-In

Somewhere in the world, there are people whose job is to stand in a queue for somebody else.In Episode 2 of This Is Someone's Job, we explore the strange world of professional line stand-ins, where patience becomes a profession and waiting around is a billable skill.Because while most of us are staring at our phones and wondering why the queue isn't moving, someone else is standing there professionally.And somewhere, at this very moment, a person is being paid to experience boredom on somebody else's behalf.If you have an unusual job—or know someone whose career sounds completely made up—I'd love to hear about it.📧 ⁠[email protected]⁠Follow the show for new episodes exploring the strangest ways people make a living.