Job ad offering £65 an hour for cat sitter has people in stitches

Job seekers are currently facing an incredibly tough market, with many voicing their exasperation at not being shortlisted for interviews despite having submitted numerous job applications.

Although the UK’s unemployment rate is keeping steady and wages are rising, job openings have decreased and even dipped below pre-COVID-19 levels as reported by the Office for National

Statistics. Consequently, the job vacancies that are available are intensely competitive and candidates find themselves applying for positions beyond their usual field of work just to earn a

living. Therefore, it's no surprise that an unconventional yet well-paying job opportunity would cause a stir upon advert placement. Recruitment specialist Felicity Abbott, owner of

Found by Felicity, recently spotlighted an intriguing employment opening on her TikTok after spotting it on Guardian Jobs, attracting significant attention due to its unusual daily tasks.

"Okay so this is the funniest job ad I've ever seen," said Felicity before explaining the vacancy's specifics. "So this is for a cat sitter in London, up to £65 an

hour, part time or full time. The client is a British shorthair cat, so you're gonna be looking after this cat." Located in the bustling area of Covent Garden in London, she then

went on to further explain the responsibilities that were expected within the role. "So, consistent attention for the cat, providing them with fresh milk and food daily. Cats actually

shouldn't drink milk cause they're lactose intolerant, Felicity said. " Felicity explained. "Groom them, and then every Friday you're gonna play them classical music

in the office. And then once a month, you're gonna visit Harrods to buy toys for the cat. "So for £65 an hour, you can basically play piano to a cat and go shopping, so this cat

has a better life than most people," she told her viewers. Hundreds of people quickly took to the comments section of the video, with many claiming they'd love the job, even if it

meant having a cat as your boss. "Ngl [not going to lie] there's not much I wouldn't do for £45 an hour let alone £65," one person commented. Another viewer shared:

"Professional pet sitter here! ! ! Most won't even pay £6 a visit lol. "That's ridiculous where do I apply?" queried a third viewer, while another pointed out:

"they're rich enough for their cat to have its own butler. "Coming from someone who had a British shorthair and he only drank Evian. This is absolutely understandable,"

one cat owner wrote in the comments section. Many also expressed that they'd love to land the job, as one wrote: "I would travel for this job. Like willing to do a 2hr

commute." Another person shared their disappointment, writing: "Just redid my cv and write a cover letter to find out they've closed the listing, it was supposed to close on

the 7th of June."