Posted by: strayblog | July 10, 2009

Monkeying Around

I’ve been looking for jobs near my hometown in Ontario. The one below caught my eye. I wonder whether an online job bank is an appropriate venue to advertise such an occupation. I’ve added my own comments in italics.

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Job Number: 4403831

Title: Monk (Buddhist Monk) (NOC: 4217)

Terms of Employment: Temporary, Full Time, On Call, Overtime, Weekend, Day, Evening

Salary: $15,327.00 Yearly for 40 hours per week, Medical Benefits (I wonder if you can clock out at 5, take off your robe, cease the chanting, and commute home?)

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible

Location: London, Ontario (2 vacancies )

Skill Requirements:
Education: Completion of college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training
Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years (It’s always the same with Monk gigs. You need experience to get hired, but you’ve got to be a monk to get experience.)
Languages: Read English (Speaking not required I guess.)
Type of Establishment Experience: Religious establishment
Specific Skills: Assist at services of public worship and religious rites, Provide religious education, spiritual guidance and moral support, Administer programs providing food, clothing and shelter
Work Location Information: Staff accommodation available (Probably not as luxurious as you would think)
Essential Skills: Reading text, Oral communication, Working with others, Job task planning and organizing

Other Information:Shelter and food will be provided

Employer: Khmer Buddhist Serey Sou Sdey Temple

How to Apply:
Please apply for this job only in the manner specified by the employer. Failure to do so may result in your application not being properly considered for the position.
By Mail:
2489 Fanshawe Park Road
London, Ontario
N5X 4A1

Business Profile: Buddhist Temple

Advertised until: 2009/07/24

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I, for one, was unaware that “Monk” was a salaried position… How desperate for monks do you have to be to advertise monk openings to shmucks like me that peruse these boards? Would you convert to Buddhism for $15,327 a year? Maybe…what with this economy and all…

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  1. Hey! Hello from London Ont. They had a fire recently – last year. Pretty strong community because they rebuilt.

    By: dougrogers on July 10, 2009
    at 1:25 pm

  2. I mean, it’s not really so different from having sold your soul to culturally closed, xenophobic, procrastinating, moody Korean’s for a year. It would be a lot more peaceful and at least you could eat cheese. Something to consider.

    By: Colleen on July 11, 2009
    at 8:49 am

  3. I understand your position. :-) but the Cambodian Buddhist community is vegetarian, so, no cheese! :-)

    By: dougrogers on July 11, 2009
    at 4:20 pm

  4. So what does this convert to in American Dollars? I feel like i was paid more during my summer working in a grocery store.

    By: Chris on July 14, 2009
    at 9:20 pm

  5. You aren’t getting into Buddhism for the money alone. There’s also the chance at infinite spiritual enlightenment, which I guess is like a nice tip.

    By: strayblog on July 15, 2009
    at 12:27 am

  6. $13,530.

    By: dougrogers on July 15, 2009
    at 1:55 am

  7. Where is the mention of the free gear??
    Those black hoods have to be a major selling point. They need a marketing guy to revamp this job posting!

    By: Chris on July 15, 2009
    at 11:02 pm

  8. No hoods. No black. Just orange robes, one shoulder bare. In Canada though, winter coats and gear is allowed.

    By: dougrogers on July 16, 2009
    at 1:32 am


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