Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

inanna

(3,547 posts)
Sat Sep 3, 2016, 04:32 PM Sep 2016

Cape Breton store offering free land and a job gets 2,000 applications

Posted: Sep 02, 2016 4:36 PM AT


Canadians respond in a big way for chance to live a simpler life in the country

It pays to think differently, the owners of a Cape Breton store learned this week.

On Sunday, the Farmer's Daughter Country Market in Whycocomagh, N.S., posted a unique "help wanted" ad on their Facebook page. Sisters and co-owners Heather Coulombe and Sandee MacLean offered two free acres of land along with a job to recruit staff to work year-round at their rural market and bakery.

They were hoping to attract people from across Canada interested in a simpler life. The store hasn't had much luck finding year-round staff through conventional job ads.

Within a week, they received more than 2,000 applications.

...


Link: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/farmers-daughter-whycocomagh-cape-breton-free-land-job-1.3126749?cmp=rss

How awesome is this idea? I love it!
3 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Cape Breton store offering free land and a job gets 2,000 applications (Original Post) inanna Sep 2016 OP
It helps to like snow. A lot of snow. guillaumeb Sep 2016 #1
I just checked it out mitch96 Sep 2016 #2
And 10-12 feet average in my hometown area. guillaumeb Sep 2016 #3

guillaumeb

(42,649 posts)
3. And 10-12 feet average in my hometown area.
Sun Sep 4, 2016, 02:13 PM
Sep 2016

In south west New Brunswick.

But the area is really beautiful. Plus a job and land?

Latest Discussions»Region Forums»Canada»Cape Breton store offerin...