New York is looking for a man to report to Mira Joshi, Deputy Mayor of Operations, to fill the “king of the rats” position that will reduce the city’s rodent population. writes about it Guard.
The ad noted that fighting New York rats would require “stamina and skill” as well as a “highly motivated and somewhat bloodthirsty” person. In addition, the candidate must have “a lively demeanor, a witty sense of humor and a general air of composure”.
“Do you have what it takes to achieve the impossible? Do you hate parasites? City planning, project management or public administration education? And most importantly – the drive, determination and killing instinct needed to fight the real enemy – New York’s ruthless mouse population? ”, the face of the ideal candidate was added to the job description.
The Mouse King will be led by Mira Joshi, Deputy Mayor for Operations, and Mayor Eric Adams. The salary of a successful candidate will be between 120 and 170 thousand dollars.
Joshi said: “In New York, as in many other major cities in the country, the number of complaints about rats has skyrocketed since the pandemic. When people weren’t going out in public during the lockdown, the rats moved there and began to occupy an increasing part of the urban landscape.”
The number of complaints about mice increased by 49% in 2022, reaching 39 thousand.
Formerly socialbites.ca reportedNew York Mayor Adams is on trial for raising rats in his home.