Paid to do nothing!
By Fleur
@Fleura (30609)
United Kingdom
April 22, 2023 7:17am CST
A couple of months ago I saw an advert for ‘events staff’ and I thought ‘I can do that’ – basically getting paid for things I often do voluntarily such as stewarding at the theatre or at music events. So I signed up and so far have been to a few interesting places where I have shown people to their seats or served food or even been on a photo shoot.
This week was possibly the most interesting so far. It was a conference on sustainable finance which I think was laid on for investors by a Swiss bank. It was held in a stunning mediaeval building and featured some very well-known and eminent specialists talking about the circular economy, the future of food and how to achieve ‘net zero’ carbon emissions, subjects which I am very interested in.
I can’t get my head around how much it must have cost as the room hire alone was more than ten thousand pounds, plus hire of chairs, audio-visual equipment (all separate), plus catering. Plus of course staff like me.
And all I had to do was open the door occasionally and point people to the toilets when required. In fact for the first hour and a half I didn’t have anything to do at all except chat to my co-worker! I got to listen to the talks for free and in between I read my book.
I’m going to be looking out for what other events I can sign up for now!
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10 responses
@jefferson126 (3323)
• Shenzhen, China
22 Apr 23
I would say you are lucky,that was really a light errand,it sounded like a volunteer's job.But the difference is you were paid.I hope to catch such job one day,earn a easy money.lol
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@m_audrey6788 (58472)
• Germany
22 Apr 23
I kind of like a job like that 
because you can still get the chance to talk with other people
because you can still get the chance to talk with other people 1 person likes this
@Tampa_girl7 (50795)
• United States
23 Apr 23
Lucky you. That sounds like easy money.
That sounds like easy money.1 person likes this
@Fleura (30609)
• United Kingdom
23 Apr 23
I have been to a few other events that could have been interesting, but were not that great (for example an interview with a crime writer who was obviously well-known to the audience, but I had never heard of him or read any of his books!)
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@BarBaraPrz (47889)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
22 Apr 23
Living the life! And incidentally, the radio is now playing Billie Holiday singing "Nice work if you can get it." 
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