And it pays 6 figures. I suppose this would be a good time to tell you, I'm leaving...

Totally kidding, but seriously, 6 figures? Anywhere from $124,000 to 187,000 a year, in fact -  That's outrageous!

NASA is hiring! They are looking for a Planetary Protection Officer. What is a Planetary Protection Officer? Their duties include making sure humans don't contaminate planets, moons and other objects in space. Also they're supposed to help prevent any alien microbes from spreading to Earth!

According to a fellow Planetary Protection Officer, this opportunity is only one of two full-time positions.

 

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