London Cat-Sitting Job Paying £65 Hourly Goes Viral

A luxury private jet company in London has gone viral for advertising a cat sitter role paying up to £65 an hour, which equates to a full-time salary of £135,000. The job, based in Covent Garden, entails caring for a British Shorthair office cat named Jerry, including feeding, grooming, monitoring health, playing classical music every Friday, and monthly trips to Harrods to buy the cat toys. The role emphasizes providing a calm and attentive environment for the cat, described as a valued member of the team by the company's Russian CEO, who highlighted the cat's positive impact on office morale. The job ad attracted over 400 applications before being taken down due to its viral popularity on social media. Despite some skepticism about the authenticity of such a high-paying and unusual vacancy, it reflects a competitive job market where unique opportunities garner significant attention. The position highlights the extent some high-net-worth clients invest in pet care, sparking widespread amusement and interest online.