I didn’t think there is an actual job as a mattress tester but I am actually mistaken. The thought came to mind when I asked my young son what he would like to do when he grows up and he replied, without thinking, that he’d like to be paid for just staying in bed.

Some people do hop from bed to bed or sleep on the job quite literally and yet they still get paid for it!

From this old job listing:

17 SleepMore Mattress, Inc. Mattress Tester 44 89001 Bill Zeés SleepMore Mattress, Inc, headquartered in Rachel, NV is one of the leading manufacturers of mattresses in the tri-county area. Applicant must have ability to enter REM sleep at will. Training provided on the art of taking notes while asleep. Benefits package includes competitive benefits. Salary determined on sleep experience. Equal Opportunity Employer. Federal law prohibits employment of extraterrestrials.