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This job pays $1,00,000 annually, to eat candy

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​Sweet tooth
Canadian company Candy Funhouse is looking to hire a full-time Chief Candy Officer to primarily taste their candy among other responsibilities.
​One taste is all it takes
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​One taste is all it takes
According to the company’s job listing the chief candy officer will serve as head taste tester and try over 3,500 products each month.
​Listing
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“This opportunity pays up to $100,000 annually to lead the “FUNhouse” Candy Strategy,” reads the job listing. Apart from tasting, the CCO will have to approve all candy in inventory and run candy board meetings.
Age no bar
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Age no bar
People as young as five can apply to this job, with Candy Funhouse having received 6,500 applications already. "All you need is a passion for candy, pop culture, and a sweet tooth!" says the listing.
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​Occupational hazard
The listing also specifies that this job comes with an ‘extensive dental plan.’ In addition, whoever is appointed chief candy officer will also undergo "extensive palate training." Applicants have until Aug. 31 to apply. No previous experience is necessary.
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