100,000 dollars a year to become a professional candy taster

Taste more than 3,500 candies per month for an annual salary of 100,000 Canadian dollars (77,000 euros), all from his sofa. Here’s a tempting job posting from Candy Funhouse, a Canadian online candy store, which is looking for its new “general manager of confectionery“.

The role consists ofto carry out the ”Funhouse” confectionery policy» and to direct the «three ”candy lovers”already present. “At the beginning of last year, we were looking for bonbonlogues, our tasters of original flavors“said Vanessa Janakijevski-Rebelo, spokesperson for Candy Funhouse to AFP. “We are now looking for our General Manager of Confectionery, who will gently guide our candy lovers!»

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Offer open to ages 5 and up

The lucky winner will have many responsibilities, such as approving new products using the “DGC label (General Director of Confectionery)», the organization of «confectionery council meetings» or even the role of «head taster“. Not to mention the support forall things fun” in the business. The offer is open to anyone living in North America who is 5 years of age or older. Of course, you have to havegolden taste buds” and “a passion for sweets», Specifies the job offer.

Candy Funhouse said it had already received more than 100,000 applications in two weeks. “The majority are from adults, but about 25% are children“, detailed the spokesperson. On social networks, the announcement is a great success among Internet users of all ages. An American user, Matthew Crooks, indicated on Twitter that his 8-year-old daughter had applied, and even created her LinkedIn profile for the occasion. “It’s official @candyfunhouseca she applied. Thank you for helping her learn about work and the importance of a solid CV, even if she is only 8 years old“, he wrote. Once selected, the recruit will be subject to “advanced tasting training» and will, of course, benefit from comprehensive dental insurance.