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The World’s Best Job: This Woman Hugs Pandas And Is Paid $32,000
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The World’s Best Job: This Woman Hugs Pandas And Is Paid $32,000

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How would you like to get 32,000 USD for taking care of pandas all day? It sounds too good to be true, but panda caretaker is a real job in China, at the Giant Panda Protection and Research Center.

“Your work has only one mission,” reports China Daily. “Spending 365 days with the pandas and sharing in their joys and sorrows. You need perseverance for this job. We expect that the applicants will be mainly white-collar workers from big cities. They are used to eating whatever they want, but inside the giant panda base, the choices will not be plentiful.”

More info: chinadaily (h/t: brightside)

Watch pandas getting some love below:

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Bella
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dream job and the greatest opportunity as well. She must be blessed to be able to work with such adorable creatures <3

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SteveEller
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love how everyone's going on about how great this job is and how a few comments mention how she isn't even enjoying it but I have to wonder how many of these people noticed the job specifically says work 365 days a year... So yes this job pays well and is probably awesome, get to be outside, play with fun playful little animals, but you also have to spend all day wearing full protective gear (really i think it would be the face mask that might bug me). There would be no days off or weekends. and you have extremely limited options. again not something that would probably bug me personally but I know many that it would. also a portion of your income would not only go to whatever taxes they have there but also have to pay for your visa and traveling. for renewal and if you come back to the us then they still want you to pay taxes on any income you made. . but ultimately it's the thought of having no days off that would keep me from applying... one day every other week is necessary...

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karenw.
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When a job is a joy,it's not work. I'd love to do this. !!!

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NataliaDíaz
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is it only me or the woman does not enjoy it a bit? Not a trace of care! Maybe she is already stressed out? LOL As in any other regular job Caress them like you mean it! I'd squeeze them and rub my face on them

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ShirleyBisschoff
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm guessing she has done this for awhile and the novelty has worn off a bit. A job is a job, after all.

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pals
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Please consider me..i want to work for this job 💖🙏

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LarryMitchell
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The source article appears to be from 2014. And, the job closed in July of that year, best I can tell. Also, the woman in the video appears to a volunteer, though it never really says, but she's definitely not the person getting paid 32k, as the vid was first posted in February of 2014, before the job, which was more of a PR stunt for China and the sanctuary than an actual job in need of a qualified applicant, was filled.

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MariaManuel
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Please take me away from my dreadful white collar job. This job is what I always wanted to do in life, caring for animals, working as part of a team in an animal preservation or rescue project.

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MichaelMcQuown
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I saw the Nat Geo programme today about this wonderful operation to restore the wild panda population. The young lady featured here was nearly killed in an earthquake that destroyed a major facility and killed some of her colleagues ans her charges.

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MimiHaghighi
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Love it I am big fan of animals I have my dogs I am vegetarian And I think I can do this job with pleasure Sing me in Thanks

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AnnaCarna
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

hi! wanted to ask you - is this job position still open? where, how, and until when can those that are interested apply? could you please tell me where can I apply and what requirements are needed? and please, tell me its not only for chinese people or asians.. I would really really love to do this! thx (AnaSofia)

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MoiraNunn
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Shame that the Chinese import Tiger products ,Ivory and Rhino horn thus destroying 3 endangered animals while promoting the welfare of a creature that seems so dependent

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PaulaParker
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That would be hard on the backside, as well as on the ears. She needs some playground equipment to keep them occupied and interacting.

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Robert Macdomhnail
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

worked with dogs ferrets snakes all at the same time. interested in this job

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Tish Comby Olivieri
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The ironic twist to the story is that China is protecting their copyrights! Think about it.

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Daiane Vargas
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Como posso me candidatar? Quero muito abraçar esses anjinhos 😍❤

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Sreemoyee Chattopadhyay
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is amazing . Are there any openings for any short Volunteer programe with Pandas

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Patricia Punzano
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hello my name is Patricia. How i can get this job?? Can i do voluntary? Thanks

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Nagako Kudo
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is this same woman? I am dying for cuteness How much baby pandas loves her :) https://twitter.com/tamio_snow/status/732170510969147392

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TejaswiNunna
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Can we still apply to this?? I think this started last year. And where can we apply?

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MichaelMcQuown
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The Nat Geo programme, on today, showed that this young woman survived an earthquake that seriously damaged a major facility and killed a few of her colleagues.

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MoiraSpeed
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

this is a completely awesome job! I would love to do this!

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basson6
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Where are their mothers? Why aren't they taking care of them?

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RiannaPanda
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

thats more than a job. this is a dream. this is everything.

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Rupelyy
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wait, what? It says in the description that food choices are not plentiful... Do they LIVE with the pandas?

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LubnaHaliya
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

SERIOUSLY, I WANT THE JOB. HIRE ME PLEASEEEE. PAY ME LESS THAN THAT I DON'T EVEN CARE

berzinam avatar
Bella
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dream job and the greatest opportunity as well. She must be blessed to be able to work with such adorable creatures <3

it_is_me1000 avatar
SteveEller
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love how everyone's going on about how great this job is and how a few comments mention how she isn't even enjoying it but I have to wonder how many of these people noticed the job specifically says work 365 days a year... So yes this job pays well and is probably awesome, get to be outside, play with fun playful little animals, but you also have to spend all day wearing full protective gear (really i think it would be the face mask that might bug me). There would be no days off or weekends. and you have extremely limited options. again not something that would probably bug me personally but I know many that it would. also a portion of your income would not only go to whatever taxes they have there but also have to pay for your visa and traveling. for renewal and if you come back to the us then they still want you to pay taxes on any income you made. . but ultimately it's the thought of having no days off that would keep me from applying... one day every other week is necessary...

w-nerak avatar
karenw.
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When a job is a joy,it's not work. I'd love to do this. !!!

nataliabdiaz avatar
NataliaDíaz
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is it only me or the woman does not enjoy it a bit? Not a trace of care! Maybe she is already stressed out? LOL As in any other regular job Caress them like you mean it! I'd squeeze them and rub my face on them

sbisschoff avatar
ShirleyBisschoff
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm guessing she has done this for awhile and the novelty has worn off a bit. A job is a job, after all.

Load More Replies...
pals avatar
pals
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Please consider me..i want to work for this job 💖🙏

mygrandadsname avatar
LarryMitchell
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The source article appears to be from 2014. And, the job closed in July of that year, best I can tell. Also, the woman in the video appears to a volunteer, though it never really says, but she's definitely not the person getting paid 32k, as the vid was first posted in February of 2014, before the job, which was more of a PR stunt for China and the sanctuary than an actual job in need of a qualified applicant, was filled.

mm_unicorn avatar
MariaManuel
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Please take me away from my dreadful white collar job. This job is what I always wanted to do in life, caring for animals, working as part of a team in an animal preservation or rescue project.

michael-mcquown-3 avatar
MichaelMcQuown
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I saw the Nat Geo programme today about this wonderful operation to restore the wild panda population. The young lady featured here was nearly killed in an earthquake that destroyed a major facility and killed some of her colleagues ans her charges.

mojan_haghighi avatar
MimiHaghighi
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Love it I am big fan of animals I have my dogs I am vegetarian And I think I can do this job with pleasure Sing me in Thanks

ana_carna avatar
AnnaCarna
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

hi! wanted to ask you - is this job position still open? where, how, and until when can those that are interested apply? could you please tell me where can I apply and what requirements are needed? and please, tell me its not only for chinese people or asians.. I would really really love to do this! thx (AnaSofia)

bwi avatar
MoiraNunn
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Shame that the Chinese import Tiger products ,Ivory and Rhino horn thus destroying 3 endangered animals while promoting the welfare of a creature that seems so dependent

pparker avatar
PaulaParker
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That would be hard on the backside, as well as on the ears. She needs some playground equipment to keep them occupied and interacting.

gcsstalingrad avatar
Robert Macdomhnail
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

worked with dogs ferrets snakes all at the same time. interested in this job

tishcombyolivieri avatar
Tish Comby Olivieri
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The ironic twist to the story is that China is protecting their copyrights! Think about it.

daiane_vargas avatar
Daiane Vargas
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Como posso me candidatar? Quero muito abraçar esses anjinhos 😍❤

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Sreemoyee Chattopadhyay
Community Member
6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is amazing . Are there any openings for any short Volunteer programe with Pandas

patricia_punzano avatar
Patricia Punzano
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hello my name is Patricia. How i can get this job?? Can i do voluntary? Thanks

nagira_14 avatar
Nagako Kudo
Community Member
7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is this same woman? I am dying for cuteness How much baby pandas loves her :) https://twitter.com/tamio_snow/status/732170510969147392

tat_cutie avatar
TejaswiNunna
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Can we still apply to this?? I think this started last year. And where can we apply?

michael-mcquown-3 avatar
MichaelMcQuown
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The Nat Geo programme, on today, showed that this young woman survived an earthquake that seriously damaged a major facility and killed a few of her colleagues.

moirajespeed avatar
MoiraSpeed
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

this is a completely awesome job! I would love to do this!

basson6 avatar
basson6
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Where are their mothers? Why aren't they taking care of them?

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RiannaPanda
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

thats more than a job. this is a dream. this is everything.

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Rupelyy
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wait, what? It says in the description that food choices are not plentiful... Do they LIVE with the pandas?

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LubnaHaliya
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

SERIOUSLY, I WANT THE JOB. HIRE ME PLEASEEEE. PAY ME LESS THAN THAT I DON'T EVEN CARE

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