While studying, I worked at a cemetery, repainting and regilding names on tombstones. One day, I spent four hours under the blazing sun during a funeral. It was agonizing—Biafine cream for a week afterward!
Pauline, 30, designer
Unusual and hilarious: inspecting over 100 toilets! I organized a three-day seminar for 150 directors at an eco-residence in Touraine's Richelieu. Before their arrival, I checked toilet paper in every cottage. Talk about attention to detail!
Myriam, 27, project manager
Once a year, my company hosts a festive day for top sellers. Two years ago, I tied for first with a colleague. The tiebreaker? A sumo wrestling match in inflatable costumes on a mat in front of everyone—including the boss. And I won!
Agnès, 38, salesperson
Working in London for a website, I covered a photo shoot for a swingers club's 20th anniversary. I ended up amid a massive orgy with porn stars everywhere. Frankly, it was gross—not exciting at all.
Dora, 28, journalist
Chatting with celebrities in rehab: surreal! At 24, I staffed reception at a luxury clinic in Île-de-France, frequented by actors, singers, and VIPs. As the friendly non-doctor on shift, I became their go-to for casual talks.
Ondine, 30, community manager
To fund my studies, I spent three years in a department store's plumbing section—earning endless bad jokes from friends about 'rotten pipes.'
Sophie, 41, commercial director
I spent sleepless nights in Paris catacombs with the legendary graffiti artist admired by urban explorers. It was for a street art photo book. Thrilling yet terrifying—access via tiny crawlspaces or 30m-deep wells under manholes. A hidden world!
Caroline, 33, editor
Living in Normandy, I care for an elderly lady with two cats. When her female gave birth, she asked me to kill the kittens. Instead, I promised to adopt the four after weaning—and I did.
Marie, 36, home help
I conduct in-home consumer interviews. Once, carrying 6kg of whiskey bottles in a backpack for back-to-back sessions. Wrong address for one; the consumer scooped me up on his scooter. Late and desperate, we sped through the city at 100km/h—clinking bottles behind me on a wild ride!
Agathe, 32, head of qualitative studies
I wrestled a stuck dress off a client. The side zipper jammed; arms up, I pulled it over her head while she stood awkwardly in underwear. After long minutes of struggle, we had to cut it off!
Virginia, 37, sales assistant
A couple wanted a cat paradise for adoptees. I designed spiral columns, wall shelves for leaping, hammocks—turning their space into feline luxury for pampered 'pachas'!
Mylène, 34, interior designer
Assisting a photographer's python series, two snakes were in studio. To calm the model, I handled them myself—despite my terror. 'See? Easy!'
Inès, 25, assistant photographer
Custom order: designer cakes shaped like male and female genitals for a party. The moment I added pink sugar 'clitorises'—unforgettably awkward!
Emma, 33, pastry chef
Odd: three hours inside my grandmother's mouth! At a top dental practice, I aspirate saliva and blood during extractions. It's routine, but family makes it weird.
Clémentine, 24, dental assistant
Three days outdoors in Paris's La Défense with real sled dogs and fake snow for an airline promo. Now I dream of the real thing in Finland!
Mathilde, 24, facilitator
