BRB, Going To Become A Professional Panda Cuddler For $32,000 A Year

Many of us sit around and daydream about what our "dream job" is. For some of us, our dream job is getting paid to eat whatever we want, whenever we want. Others of us want to get paid to sit home and binge-watch Netflix all day. And, then there are those who want to get paid to cuddle with their pets all day.

For everyone, we all want to work a job where it doesn't feel like a job and you can make money doing something you enjoy doing. But, many of us are not living in that reality. We still dread getting up and going to a job we only half like.

Working alongside cute, cuddly animals is something we would all love to do, right? Taking care of baby animals and snuggling with them all day long, giving them love and nurturing—that is truly a dream come true. Who wouldn't want to be around little loving, cuddly creatures all day long?

If you love pandas, there is a job out there that you need to apply to ASAP. Xinhua News Agency recently reported that the China Giant Panda Protection and Research Center in Ya’an, Sichuan is looking for new employees. And, the job itself is something we would all love to do.

The job title is a "Panda Caretaker" and essentially, the employee would be responsible for cuddling, nurturing, and spending all of their time—all day, 365 days a year, with sweet baby pandas.

“Your work has only one mission: spending 365 days with the pandas and sharing in their joys and sorrows,” organizers said.

The job pays 200,000 yuan, which is around $32,000. But, on top of the salary, the person who gets the job will also receive an SUV to use and drive to work, in addition to free meals and food accommodations. So, you would be saving money on your car and your groceries, as well.

Many of the people who currently work at the center where the job is being offered are "volunteers," and they do not receive a salary that is this high. So, it is a unique and rare opportunity for the right person.

Anyone who wants to apply for the job is more than welcome, however, there are some requirements. The center requires that job applicants are at least 22-years-old. In addition, the applicant should have some prior knowledge of pandas, as they would be caring for them regularly.

If you apply for the job and want to move to China to spend your days with pandas, but you don't get it, don't fret. The campaign is also looking to recruit eight panda observers for a free three-day trip to the Bifengxia base, where the pandas are currently housed and staying.

When we are making our list of "dream jobs," maybe panda cuddler was not up there. But, now that I know I can get paid a liveable salary to sit around and snuggle up with some baby pandas, and watch their adorable every move? Well, it's my #1 job now.