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A Job Plus 2 Scenic Acres

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Might be great for someone retired or an aspiring author.

http://tinyurl.com/zyfyyfo

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Two free acres of land is not a typical perk to offer to a new hire. But that's what The Farmer's Daughter Country Market is offering.

That's because, well, it needs workers, and there aren't any available in the village of Whycocomagh, located on Cape Breton, an island at the eastern end of Nova Scotia in Canada. It's stunningly gorgeous territory, but it's pretty remote.

The Facebook post advertising the job and land offer admits that you won't get rich taking the job at The Farmer's Daughter Country Market, but the rural town offers a wholesome life that it hopes will entice someone to make the big move.

"We can't give you big money, but we can give you an awesome life," the Facebook post reads. "But we can offer you a great incentive to come and try us out. One thing our business does have is LOTS of LAND."

The job offer went up a couple weeks ago, and there has been a lot of interest already. The post has thousands of likes and comments, many from people who seem tired of the hectic pace of modern life.

To be sure, the lifestyle does sound idyllic for the adventurous outdoor type. "It is an area surrounded by beautiful mountains and the shining Bras d'Or lake where kayaks and canoes outnumber motorboats," the post reads. "We are looking for people who are environmentally conscious, want to be part of a community and will see our business not as you work for us, but we all work together to create something to be proud of."

One catch: The job is only available for those who can already legally work in Canada.
 
According to CTV, the spots have been filled by 3 families from BC.  They're hiring more for the spring though.
 
That picture ain't Whycocomagh!

I know this store well. Not a fan of their wares, I think they could do much better with a little effort, but I do like this idea.

Now to see how these BC types enjoy winter in Cape Breton.
 
Isn't Whycocomagh and the The Farmer's Daughter Country Market in the center of a Reserve?
 
It's a beautiful area, although as others have pointed out, there's Old Man Winter to consider.

tomahawk6 said:
Might be great for someone retired or an aspiring author.

Between working at the store and building your house, how much free time will there be?

My guess is long hours for short pay. And what's the job description?

"Upon being accepted for the job, the new employee will get access to two acres of land to put a home on. If the employee stays on at The Farmer's Daughter Country Market for five years, and everyone still likes each other after that time working together, then the land is granted to the employee."

If it's such a great deal, why do they have to import workers from B.C., and elsewhere?

How much is five years of your life worth for two acres of land? What if the company decides to let you go before your five years of indentured servitude  employment is completed?

You build your house, on land that you don't even own. Doesn't say what it will cost to connect the house you build with local utilities. Probably have to buy your groceries from the company store.

"Our business is busy from May to December, with slower months January to April, so you can enjoy our amazing winters."

When are you going to build your house?

George Wallace said:
Isn't Whycocomagh and the The Farmer's Daughter Country Market in the center of a Reserve?

Good question.

Sounds like 40 acres and a mule.

 

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Scott said:
Now to see how these BC types enjoy winter in Cape Breton.

Oooo they're in for a rude shock.  I remember my first winter in NS.  Thought I was going to die and I was used to Prairie winters.
 
Maybe they didnt read the fine print about 5 years before the land is yours.Perhaps the Market would be better off selling the land to draw new residents instead ?
 
Scott said:
That picture ain't Whycocomagh!

A different view than the previous one.

https://www.google.ca/maps/@45.9748452,-61.1263426,3a,75y,292.17h,74.6t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sbrmklS7_eRLTQ1pbukzHvQ!2e0!7i13312!8i6656!6m1!1e1

George Wallace said:
Isn't Whycocomagh and the The Farmer's Daughter Country Market in the center of a Reserve?

The village (and the store) is outside the boundary (the river separates the two) of the Waycobah First Nation Reserve.  A cousin married a First Nations fellow from the area (over 30 years ago) when he was posted to the local RCMP detachment.  They are no longer there so couldn't comment on the winter weather.
 
"The Farmer's Daughter Country Market"

Did you hear the one about the travelling salesman?
http://comicvine.gamespot.com/the-farmers-daughter/4050-30512/



 
Update.

How life off the grid in Cape Breton lured families from British Columbia
http://www.niagarathisweek.com/news-story/7009874-why-families-quit-b-c-for-n-s-life-off-grid/
 
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