Ever thought about renting a husband for an hour? This is not about some cheesy rom-com thing, but a real job you can get paid for. It's a thing in Latvia, and it's surprisingly popular.
What's 'Rent a Husband' all about?
All over Latvia, women are hiring husbands for an hour through local services and websites. These guys aren't romantic interests, but basically skilled handymen who do all those 'husband' tasks around the house. They'll fix a leaky faucet, put together furniture, paint a wall, install lights, or haul heavy stuff. They come in, fix the problem, and leave – no drama, no commitment, just get the job done.
Why is there a need for it?
Well, Latvia has a big demographic problem. There are way more women than men, especially among older folks. A lot of women are living alone because they're widowed, divorced, or just single, and they still need someone to help out with stuff around the house.
Plus, things like more men smoking, being overweight, and having shorter life spans make the gender gap even bigger.
So with fewer men at home and everyone super busy, hiring a husband for a bit is a practical solution.
How does renting a husband work?
Renting a husband is easy, like using an app. Women go to a website or app, pick what they need done – plumbing, electric work, carpentry, small fixes, painting, moving boxes – and then book a time. A handyman who's been checked out, and is called a husband for an hour, shows up, does the work, gets paid, and goes on to the next customer.
A lot of these services have ratings, reviews, and photos, just like Uber or DoorDash, which makes it feel safe and easy.
How much does a rental husband earn?
Being a rental husband actually pays pretty well. Some men charge around $40-$45 an hour, and a full day thing can bring in over $250. If you're a guy in Latvia with some basic handyman skills, this could be a good way to earn extra money or even make it your full-time job, there are plenty of customers out there.
So, would you sign up to be a rental husband, or would you hire one if this came to where you lived?
