'Best Job in the World' Draws Over 200,000 Apps in 24 Hours

You likely recall the Australian island caretaker job we mentioned two days ago. And even if you don't, you've probably already heard about it. It's billed as the "Best Job in the World" and, well, it probably is; $150k to take care of an island snorkel and party? Yes, please.

And it's such an appealing employment opportunity that not only did the flood of international traffic crash IslandReefJob.com, but there have been over 200,000 applicants in a span of 24 hours.

"The global response in the first 24 hours has outstripped even our expectations," Australia's Tourism Minister Desley Boyle said.

Boyle said the campaign had already reached some 29 million people through television and print media coverage - worth millions of dollars in publicity.

In fact, the website is still struggling (I just tried it ... it moves sloooow) but that shouldn't be too surprising. After all, this is a cake job featuring a large salary and fun "demands" for work.

Oh, and no, it's not too late to apply. I doubt even your boss would blame you.