‘I earn £250 just to stand in a queue – it’s the most British job ever’

AJ Hubbins has made thousands from standing in queues for other people (Cover Media)

The first time he stood in a line for money, AJ Hubbins was woefully underprepared.

He was queuing for the opening of a new Sephora store and had nothing with him: no food, no water and not even a coat to keep him warm during the 13-hour overnight wait.

It sounds boring, and AJ initially dreaded the tedious task, but he was surprised to find he actually enjoyed the experience.

As a professional queuer, AJ is paid to stand in line on behalf of other people for concert tickets, pop-up stores, product launches and shop openings.

The job is more common in large cities, where demand and waiting times can be extreme.

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