Chinese recruitment company faces backlash over no week-off demand. (Representative Image)
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News1801-02-2026, 20:09

Recruiter's 'No Weekends Off' Remark to Bachelor's Degree Holder Sparks Outrage

  • A Chinese recruiter told a job seeker with a bachelor's degree they 'did not deserve weekends off' due to limited qualifications.
  • The incident, shared online by the applicant, occurred on the job platform Boss Zhipin.
  • The recruiter, identified as Kai from China Life Insurance Company Limited, mocked the applicant and blacklisted them.
  • The conversation screenshot went viral, leading to widespread online backlash against the recruiter and companies involved.
  • Boss Zhipin issued a formal warning to the recruiter, and China Life Insurance confirmed an investigation is underway.

Why It Matters: A recruiter's dismissive comment about work-life balance for a bachelor's degree holder sparked major online controversy.

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