In Ukraine, besides traditional professions such as economist, carpenter, cook, or IT specialist, there are careers that few have heard of. Specialists from the State Employment Service have identified five unusual professions that stand out due to their unique functions and educational requirements.
This is reported by Finway
Features of Rare Professions
Batanik – a worker in the textile industry who is involved in the production and processing of fabrics. The main work of batanyks consists of manual labor with cotton, often on weaving or knitting machines. Special skills are required for this type of work, which can be acquired directly in production or at vocational and technical educational institutions.
Rheologist – a specialist who studies the properties of complex fluids and the deformation processes of soft solids. Rheologists analyze the behavior of various materials, from viscous liquids to rocks and suspensions, under the influence of loads. For this profession, it is important to have interdisciplinary knowledge, primarily in the field of “Physics and Astronomy.”
Scientific and Alternative Professions
Terologist – a scientist who specializes in the study of mammals: their biology, behavior, evolution, and habitat. Terologists usually have higher education in biology, zoology, or related sciences.
Fabricator – a specialist in controlling and coordinating production processes, primarily in metallurgical enterprises. Fabricators develop technical tasks, monitor compliance with technological standards and regulations. A higher education in production engineering, construction, or metallurgy is usually required for this position.
Healer – a specialist in the field of alternative medicine who helps achieve physical, mental, or spiritual harmony using alternative methods. This category includes naturopaths (followers of homeopathy) and specialists in non-contact massage. All of them must have state registration and officially pay taxes on their income.
“In Ukraine, there are types of activities that, unlike economists, carpenters, cooks, and IT specialists, are unusual and little-known.”