LONELY ISLAND
Remote island recruiting teacher for ‘world’s easiest job’ at tiny school with just FOUR pupils – but there’s a catch
It only has one supermarket so locals FLY to do a big food shop
A TINY island is desperately trying to hire a teacher for the "world's easiest job".
Bois Blanc Island in Michigan spans just 34 square metres - and its only school has just four pupils.
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The Bois Blanc Pines School, the midwestern state's smallest school district, is notorious for its high staff turnover.
Teachers in the past cited harsh weather conditions and expensive weatherproof housing as reasons for leaving the seemingly easy gig.
In fact, leaving the island in winter requires flying and this comes with a hefty price tag not all teachers are willing to fork out on.
But residents who fancy a trip to the mainland city of Cheboygan can hop on a car ferry in summer when the weather permits.
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Bois Blanc's internal transport is also limited, with locals having to contend with miles of dirt roads.
The isolated isle only boasts one supermarket, forcing locals to stock up on food products unless they're willing to trek to Cheboygan.
Cindy Riker, the school board's president claims the island's unique geographical challenges coupled with a national teaching shortage make it impossible to recruit.
She told : "Our challenge now, not only because of the island, but because of the way teachers in this world are now.
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"Getting a seasoned teacher is probably out of the question."
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And to fit the bill, hopefuls need to be well-rounded and function as more than just a regular teacher.
As the Bois Blanc Pines School only has one employee, they have to function as a counsellor and a headteacher.
Amanda Beugly, a school board member, hopes she can send her two kids to Bois Blanc Pines School, but only if they find an "experienced teacher" in time.
She told the publication: "I do think it’s such a challenging position that you do need to have that experience.
"You don't have the same support structure in a one-room schoolhouse that you would have in a regular school where you have other teachers you could run to for help."
Over the last decade, the school's records show that no more than four students have been enrolled at a time.
Its tiny cohort means the school's budget is a staggering £190,000 - around £47,000 a pupil.
This makes its individual spending per student almost thrice that of pupils in Detroit, Michigan's largest city.
Other "easy" jobs going include ditching your day job to become a social media influencer.
Millionaire Kat Norton quit her corporate job to pursue a career on TikTok and quickly turned her life around.
Kat teaches her audience on TikTok how to efficiently use Microsoft Excel under the account Miss Excel.
She then began selling an online Excel course on her website, and just two months later her income surpassed her monthly paycheck as a full-time management consultant.
Quitting her job was a no-brainer for the TikToker who made £80,000 from sales in just one day, helping pay off her student loan.
And Kat's not alone - Luton man Joseph Holman runs a business turning over a whopping £2 million a year after selling toys on eBay 20 years ago.
The 33-year-old, lives in Luton, Bedfordshire, with partner Elena - but he gave up his gig as a plumber ten years ago to focus on his business selling used and mismeasured doors online.
The savvy entrepreneur told The Sun: "I first got into flogging stuff on eBay when I was a child. I’ve always had a bit of an eye for a bargain.
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"In the early days, I used my dad’s eBay account to sell toys such as PlayStation accessories and football coins to make a little bit of cash.
"Most kids would go home after school and play games, watch TV or see friends. I found enjoyment in spotting a bargain and turning it into a profit."
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