New kinds of work are created in society all the time, but few are as intriguing or bizarre as being a rent-a-person. To be very clear, this job only requires the person to accompany their client for a portion of the day and does not entail any kind of romance or physical contact. Guru has spotted three individuals engaging in such work and asked for their views on being a rent-a-person.
Purin Donsri
22-year-old communication arts student from Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University, Purin Donsri, has gained popularity as a rent-a-person through his Facebook page “Pai Duay Dai Na”, which means “I can go with you” in Thai. Inspired by a Japanese rent-a-person named Shoji Morimoto, Purin offers his time to complete strangers often in the form of hangout sessions. Here’s what Purin shared with Guru about what he does.
What inspired you to work as a…
