On one of the classified ad services, an unusual job vacancy has appeared. It was posted by a construction company from Sochi. They are looking for a ‘housewarming cat.’ The employer offers a salary of 50,000 rubles. Work experience – at least a year. Also, the ad states that the work will be done on a shift schedule with payment of wages twice a month.
RIA Novosti correspondent spoke with Igor Gelver, a representative of the company that posted the job vacancy. He said it was not a joke. The company is considering candidates for the position of a ‘housewarming cat.’ Many people want to follow the tradition and introduce a cat into a new apartment or house, but they do not have such a pet. The company representative said that applicants must provide a photo, as well as information about the character and habits.
Igor Gelver explained that in the past, the duties of a ‘housewarming cat’ were handled by pets of clients and company employees. However, the scale of residential construction has increased. In connection with this, it was decided to hire a staff member. The cat will have quite a few responsibilities. It must ceremoniously enter the new home before the owners move in, wash its face with its paw, and purr. In addition, the ’employee’ must be able to assume beautiful, leisurely poses and handle furniture and repairs with care.