A recent job advertisement by a Chinese company has sparked widespread criticism and disbelief after it listed unusual benefits such as “free toilet use,” “free use of lifts,” and “no electricity charges for overtime” as employee perks. The job posting, shared on Chinese social media and reported by the South China Morning Post (SCMP), quickly went viral, leaving many netizens questioning the company’s approach to employee welfare.
The job role involved processing orders and required candidates to be detail-oriented and proficient in Excel. The company offered 8-hour shifts with options for early or late timings and promised a monthly salary of 4,000 yuan along with four days off each month. Besides the controversial perks, the company also mentioned team-building activities, snacks, and afternoon tea as part of its benefits.
However, the listing of basic necessities like toilet use and elevator access as “perks” angered many online. One user commented on Chinese social media, “These so-called job benefits should be standard? How can they be listed as perks?” Another added, “Scroll through more job apps and you will find plenty of bizarre companies like this.” A third remarked, “Does this company think it is God or some kind of saviour?”
The incident highlights growing concerns about the quality of working conditions and employee treatment in some companies, where basic amenities are marketed as special benefits rather than fundamental rights.
In a separate but related controversy, another Chinese firm faced backlash after it was revealed they monitored employees through live streaming on weekends. Despite online criticism, workers reportedly accepted the practice.
This latest episode shines a spotlight on the expectations and realities of workplace culture in China, with employees and observers increasingly voicing their dissatisfaction with companies that fail to prioritize genuine employee welfare.
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