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A viral claim about a Rs 30 crore salary for a lighthouse keeper in Alexandria is false. The lighthouse is automated, and real keeper jobs pay around $40,000 to $60,000 annually
According to reliable sources, the so-called ‘Zumon Lighthouse’ is already fully automated, eliminating the need for a keeper. (News18)
Imagine earning millions without a boss breathing down your neck or the usual stress of office life. Now picture a job where your sole responsibility is to switch a light on and off. Tempting, isn’t it? Many dream of such a role, and some social media posts claim it exists. But how much truth lies behind these viral headlines?
Is This Everyone’s Dream Job?
A viral post circulating online suggests that the world’s most challenging yet seemingly perfect job is that of the lighthouse keeper at the historic Lighthouse of Alexandria, situated on the island of Pharos in Egypt’s Alexandria port. It claims the role offers an annual salary of Rs 30 crore (approximately £2.8 million), with the main duty being to ensure the lighthouse remains lit.
The supposed perks? The ability to sleep at will, complete solitude, and no human interaction.
The post romanticises the isolation, portraying the lighthouse as surrounded by treacherous seas and frequent storms. It’s suggested that the lighthouse keeper requires only a basic education up to Class 10, though technical skills are necessary. The lighthouse is described as a marvel of ancient engineering, built to guide ships through rocky waters.
Is this Job Real Or Fake?
Despite the allure, these claims don’t hold up to scrutiny. According to reliable sources, the so-called ‘Zumon Lighthouse’ is already fully automated, eliminating the need for a keeper. Furthermore, there’s no official record of a Zumon Lighthouse in France, as some versions of the story claim.
The widely shared salary figure of Rs 30 crore is greatly exaggerated. In reality, lighthouse operations are typically overseen by government bodies or maritime agencies, and salaries for such roles generally range between $40,000 and $60,000 (£31,000–£47,000), depending on the location and responsibilities involved.
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