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Title: Want a cushy job in a warm and sunny country?
Post by: Solmyr on May 19, 2015, 07:40:05 AM

Help wanted: Saudi Arabia seeks executioners (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/wp/2015/05/18/help-wanted-saudi-arabia-seeks-executioners/)

QuoteThe job listing, posted on the Ministry of Civil Service's site on Monday, advertises a position for "religious functionaries" who would be required to implement a "judgment of death" as well as other punishments, such as amputations. Eight executioners were needed, according to the advertisement.

While no experience is necessary for the positions, potential applicants should bear in mind that the salaries would be on the lower end of the Saudi civil service pay scale.
Title: Re: Want a cushy job in a warm and sunny country?
Post by: Eddie Teach on May 19, 2015, 07:45:19 AM
I think "cushy" implies that salaries are on the higher end of the Saudi civil service pay scale. :contract:
Title: Re: Want a cushy job in a warm and sunny country?
Post by: garbon on May 19, 2015, 11:28:02 AM
Cushy also generally implies easy which I don't think would describe the role of an executioner.
Title: Re: Want a cushy job in a warm and sunny country?
Post by: Caliga on May 19, 2015, 12:17:10 PM
Quote from: garbon on May 19, 2015, 11:28:02 AM
Cushy also generally implies easy which I don't think would describe the role of an executioner.
:yes:

When I think of a cushy job I think of a desk jockey job where you get paid a lot and don't do much.  Murdering people doesn't really fall in to the category of not doing much, IMO.
Title: Re: Want a cushy job in a warm and sunny country?
Post by: The Brain on May 19, 2015, 01:01:16 PM
It's not murder. :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Want a cushy job in a warm and sunny country?
Post by: Josquius on May 19, 2015, 02:52:39 PM
It will let psychopaths fulfill a useful role in society :)
Title: Re: Want a cushy job in a warm and sunny country?
Post by: Caliga on May 19, 2015, 02:57:41 PM
Quote from: The Brain on May 19, 2015, 01:01:16 PM
It's not murder. :rolleyes:
Meat is murder. :mad:
Title: Re: Want a cushy job in a warm and sunny country?
Post by: Syt on May 19, 2015, 03:06:28 PM
Quote from: Caliga on May 19, 2015, 02:57:41 PM
Quote from: The Brain on May 19, 2015, 01:01:16 PM
It's not murder. :rolleyes:
Meat is murder. :mad:

Tasty, tasty murder. :mmm:
Title: Re: Want a cushy job in a warm and sunny country?
Post by: dps on May 19, 2015, 05:30:29 PM
Quote from: Caliga on May 19, 2015, 12:17:10 PM
Quote from: garbon on May 19, 2015, 11:28:02 AM
Cushy also generally implies easy which I don't think would describe the role of an executioner.
:yes:

When I think of a cushy job I think of a desk jockey job where you get paid a lot and don't do much.  Murdering people doesn't really fall in to the category of not doing much, IMO.

Well, cushy does imply that it's low-pressure.  I figure the Saudis don't really care much how many whacks it takes you to remove the head or whatnot.
Title: Re: Want a cushy job in a warm and sunny country?
Post by: Josephus on May 19, 2015, 07:49:01 PM
do they pay you by the head...or is it hourly? :hmm:
Title: Re: Want a cushy job in a warm and sunny country?
Post by: Admiral Yi on May 19, 2015, 07:55:24 PM
Do they offer health and dental?
Title: Re: Want a cushy job in a warm and sunny country?
Post by: Caliga on May 19, 2015, 08:02:43 PM
 :hmm: I thought everyone in Saudi Arabia got free healthcare.