Global dating company Dating.com has advertised for a unique job of “Chief Breakup Officer”, which has a monthly salary of $3,000 (approximately ₹2.8 lakh). According to media reports, this is a part-time, work-from-home job. The company has created this role specifically so that people can end their relationships clearly and sensitively.
Dating.com says they are looking for someone with excellent emotional intelligence and strong communication skills, as well as a deep understanding of the modern dating environment. Regarding the right candidate, the company says, “If you’re the kind of friend everyone calls before sending the breakup message, we want to talk to you.”
What is the job profile?
According to the job profile, the ‘Chief Breakup Officer’ will work with the Dating.com team to help navigate breakup conversations for people who feel their relationship is about to end. Often, even after knowing that the relationship is not working, people do not have the courage to initiate the breakup conversation with their partner. The Chief Breakup Officer will call on their behalf and discreetly break the news that the relationship is ending. This way it will be ensured that the other person does not get hurt, the situation is handled well and the relationship ends without any bitterness.
What are the eligibility conditions?
The Dating.com team is looking for people who have experienced at least three breakups themselves, who can be trusted by friends to resolve difficult relationship problems, and who can remain calm under emotional pressure. The company says the right candidate is someone who has experienced and moved on from at least three breakups, and who friends can rely on to help navigate their most difficult relationship issues. According to the company, the right candidate understands the difference between a relationship “situation” and “it’s complicated”; Remains calm under emotional pressure; And can end even difficult breakups in a respectable manner.
What is the objective of the company?
The idea behind this role is to combat the habit of “ghosting”. The company’s research shows that approximately 84% of Gen Z and Millennials have experienced ghosting at some point. The purpose of this role is to help people end their relationships in a dignified manner.
