Wanted: Drinking buddy, $14 an hour

Published: April 3, 2008 at 4:08 PM

WINSOR, England, April 3 (UPI) -- An 88-year-old man is offering $14 an hour for an unusual twice-a-week job -- drinking buddy at a Winsor, England, pub.

Jack Hammond, 88, said he recently moved to Forest Edge Care Home in the town of Cadnam to be closer to his family, but the relocation put several miles between him and his former drinking buddy, The Times of London reported Thursday.

"It was a bit upsetting when I had to leave as I left all my friends back home," he said.

Hammond's son, Mike, said social services gave him the idea to offer a paid position after it was unable to find him a suitable companion for trips to the Compass Inn.

The elderly man said he seeking someone to accompany him to the bar at least twice a week. He said he is looking for someone who is "not too bombastic and enjoys a nice pint."

Mike Hammond said four men have applied for the position thus far. He said being paid to drink beer and chat with his father is "a very attractive proposition."

"It's got to be the best job in the world," he said.

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