The holidays are right around the corner, and if you’ve gotten a bit of sticker shock with the prices of stuff these days, this one might be of some interest to you. I am a big proponent of side hustles, and if you’ve ever shown up to a Thanksgiving potluck with a store-bought pie and zero regrets, this gig might just be your destiny.

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FinanceBuzz is on the hunt for one lucky dessert lover to become their official Chief Pie Correspondent, and if pays $1,000 just to eat pie! Add another $500 for pie shopping expenses, and suddenly your Thanksgiving side hustle smells like victory! Have that pie night!

The Sweet Assignment

From pumpkin to pecan (and every crumbly apple or gooey custard in between), the chosen pie pro will taste-test treats from major grocery stores like Walmart, Costco, and Target, and let’s be real, that sounds like half of El Paso’s weekly grocery run. That Costco pie is no joke.

The job is simple:

Buy 3 to 5 pies from different stores around town.Taste them (scientifically, of course).Rank them in categories like Best Pumpkin, Best Apple, and Best Overall.Snap a few pics and share your official pie wisdom.

Your findings will help the rest of America avoid the “why-does-this-taste-like-candle-wax?” store pies and stick to the good stuff like flaky crusts, buttery fillings, and that “I-swear-it’s-homemade” flavor.

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Why FinanceBuzz Is Doing This

As the site explains, pie is the universal answer to “What can I bring?” at Thanksgiving. But not all store pies are created equal; some are flakier others are questionable. So, to save shoppers time and money, FinanceBuzz wants real feedback from someone who knows their dessert game. Think of it as public service in pie form.

What You’ll Get

Besides bragging rights and an excuse to say, “Sorry, I’m working” while housing half a pumpkin pie, you’ll score:

$1,000 for the gig$500 for pie shoppingYour name featured on FinanceBuzz as the official Pie ExpertHow to Apply

Applications close November 4 at 11:59 p.m. EST, and the winner will be announced November 5. You just need to be over 18, based in the U.S., and willing to eat your way through a pie case or two.

So, if you’re an El Pasoan with a sweet tooth and a dream (and maybe a stretchy pair of pants), this might be the side hustle you’ve been waiting for.

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