Post by @thisismoney

Japanese man earns £60,000 a year renting himself out as a 'do nothing' friend. 🤝 Shoji Morimoto has turned doing almost nothing into a full-time career. The Tokyo resident charges people simply for his presence, whether that's sitting with them during a meal, taking a walk together, attending an event or waiting at a marathon finish line. Morimoto launched the unusual service in 2018 after being fired from a previous job for what his employer described as a lack of initiative. Instead of trying to change himself, he built a business around offering companionship without expectations. He doesn't give advice, lead conversations or act like a traditional friend. He simply shows up and keeps people company. The service has attracted thousands of bookings and repeat customers, highlighting growing conversations around loneliness and social connection in modern society. #ThisIsMoney #Money #News #UK