Man earns money for doing nothing!
In Japan, there is a man who gets paid a lot of money to do... nothing! His name is Shoji Morimoto, and he is famous for this very unusual job.
Shoji earns ₹69 lakh (about $80,000) every year by simply being with people. He doesn’t do anything special - just shows up when people need him. Like a friend for hire!
What does he do?
Shoji Morimoto rents himself out to people who need company. Imagine someone wants to try a new restaurant but their friends are busy, so instead of going alone, they might hire Shoji to go to lunch with them!
Sometimes, he stands next to someone at a marathon or joins a video call when someone is bored. He even goes to concerts with people who don’t have anyone to go with.
Sometimes, people just want him to listen to them talk about their problems. He keeps it simple, just listening, not giving advice like a therapist. He also doesn’t do anything romantic. His job is simple: he just shows up and does what people ask.
Shoji's job might sound easy, but it can be tough. He has stood in the hot sun, waited in long lines, and even stood alone on a stage in front of a big crowd! His work helps him support his family—his wife and child.
He has also written a book, “Rental Person Who Does Nothing: A Memoir,” on his work life.
What are his fees?
At first, Shoji Morimoto charged about 10,000 yen (around ₹5,632) for a few hours. But later, he decided to let people pay him whatever they want. Many people hire him not only because they feel lonely but because his company makes them feel better.
In a busy world where everyone is working hard, Shoji’s job shows that sometimes, doing nothing can make people happy!
