People are earning money by simply standing in line.
Have you ever imagined that you could make a living by standing around and doing nothing? Making easy money like this may seem like a dream for most people. Dream no longer! Getting hired to stand in line has become an actual profession for some people around the world.
The growing industry of waiting in lines for other people has emerged over the past 10 years. One man who saw the potential for this type of work is Robert Samuel, founder of Same Ole Line Dudes (SOLD Inc.). He got into the business in 2012 after he lost his job as a sales representative in New York City. In desperate need of cash, he decided to place an advertisement offering to wait insomeone else’s place to purchasethe soon-to-be-released iPhone 5. After waiting in line for 19 hours, he earned US$325.
In December of that year, Samuel founded his line standing company, SOLD Inc. The company has been able to earn as much as US$1,000 per week. Since then, professional line standers have made money by waiting to get into trendybars and restaurants, buy tickets to concerts and musicals, or grab the latest shoes, clothes, or electronic devices.
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Words in Use
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emerge
[ɪˋmɝdʒ]
vi. 出現，冒出（常與介詞 from 並用）
=
appear
Ben suddenly emerged from behind the door, which frightened me.
班突然從門後冒出來，嚇了我一跳。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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desperate
[ˋdɛspərɪt]
a. 奮不顧身的；極度渴望的；絕望的
=
anxious
=
eager
The inventor was desperate to find potential sponsors.
這位發明家拚命尋找可能的贊助商。
The couple are desperate for a child.
這對夫妻渴望擁有孩子。
The couple are anxious for a child.
這對夫妻渴望擁有孩子。
The couple are dying for a child.
這對夫妻渴望擁有孩子。
The couple are eager for a child.
這對夫妻渴望擁有孩子。
The couple are longing for a child.
這對夫妻渴望擁有孩子。
With little food or water left, the situation was becoming desperate.
食物和水所剩不多，情況變得更加絕望。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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in sb's place
代替某人
Oscar went to the meeting in his manager's place.
奧斯卡代替他的經理參加了會議。
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place
[ples]
n. 地方，場所;家;名
vt. 放置，擺放
Shirley thinks Sydney is the nicest place to live.
雪莉認為雪梨是最棒的居住地。
Ted went to Jim'splace to play games.
泰德去吉姆的家玩遊戲。
David didn't win, but he came in second place.
大衛沒有獲勝，但他拿了第二名。
The meeting will take place on Thursday afternoon.
這場會議會在週四下午舉辦。
Rodney placed his elbows on the table.
羅德尼把他的手肘放在桌上。
Trina places a lot of importanceon fashion.
崔娜很看重時尚。
Wayne placed an order for a hamburger at the counter.
韋恩在櫃臺點了一份漢堡。
高中 Level 1
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concert
[ˋkɑnsɚt]
n. 一致，協調（不可數）；音樂會（可數），演唱會
We should work in concert with one another to improve the quality of our lives.
我們應該同心協力改善生活品質。
The band is going to put on a concert this weekend.
該樂團這個週末將舉辦一場演唱會。
高中 Level 3
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purchase
[ˋpɝtʃəs]
vt. & n. 購買
=
purchase sth
=
make a purchase of sth
=
buy sth
I purchased some face masks and hand sanitizer at the store.
我在店裡買了些口罩和乾洗手。
I made a purchase of some face masks and hand sanitizer at the store.
我在店裡買了些口罩和乾洗手。
I bought some face masks and hand sanitizer at the store.
我在店裡買了些口罩和乾洗手。
You need proof of purchase to claim a refund.
你需要購買證明才能要求退款。
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英檢初級
高中 Level 5
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trendy
[ˋtrɛndɪ]
a. 流行的
Practical Phrases
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stand in line
排隊
Some people werestanding in line at the hotdog stand.
有些人在熱狗攤排隊。
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wait in line
排隊
= line up
= queue up
= join the queue
We had to wait in line for over an hour to get tickets.
我們得排隊等一個多小時才能買到票
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make a living
維生
= earn a living
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a sales representative
業務
There is no base salary. Sales representatives earn a commission on the products they sell. 業務代表沒有底薪。必須從自己賣的產品中賺業績獎金。
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be in desperate need of
急需⋯⋯
The poor man is in desperate need of food.
這名窮困的男子急需食物。
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an electronic device
電子裝置
You should turn off your electronic devices before the plane takes off.
飛機起飛前你應該關掉你的電子裝置。
在過去十年內，替他人排隊的新興產業已出現。看到此類工作 潛力的人是羅伯特.山繆，他是 Same Ole Line Dudes(SOLD Inc.)公司的創始人。在紐約市失去業務工作之後，他於 2012 年進 入該行業。由於急需現金，他決定刊登廣告，替他人排隊購買即將販 售的 iPhone 5。在隊伍中等待十九個小時後，他賺了三百二十五美 元。
同年十二月，山繆成立了自己的排隊公司 SOLD Inc.。該公司每 週收入高達一千美元。自此之後，專業的代排員藉由等候進入時髦的 酒吧和餐廳、搶購演唱會和音樂劇的門票，或者購買最新款的鞋子、 衣物或電子裝置來賺錢。
