The fake commute: How China's unemployed save face Reuters
The fake commute: How China's unemployed save face - Reuters
In short
China's unemployed are using fake commute times on public transportation apps to claim they are actively seeking employment, a strategy that has become popular among job seekers in the country. Despite the lack of official employment, many of these individuals are able to find temporary work or even permanent positions through their fake commute activity.
Key points
- China's unemployed are using fake commute times on public transportation apps to claim th…: China's unemployed are using fake commute times on public transportation apps to claim they are actively seeking employment.
- This "fake commute" technique allows individuals to claim they are actively seeking emplo…: This "fake commute" technique allows individuals to claim they are actively seeking employment, even when they are simply taking a break or waiting for the next bus.
- Despite the lack of official employment, many of these individuals are able to find tempo…: Despite the lack of official employment, many of these individuals are able to find temporary work or even permanent positions through their fake commute activity.