Overworked? Unwind in a Club that Resembles a Terrifying Fever Dream
LatestMost jobs suck. This is a scientific fact. And most people who have jobs that suck need an afterwork release that keeps them sane, and the shittier and more boring the job, the more outrageous and weird the release. So what if your job making expensive playthings for Western adults is among the most boring yet dangerous jobs in the world? You spend your after work hours in what sounds like a living nightmare of a different sort. You know, to take the edge off.
Today, the New York Times explores the ways factory workers in China are escaping the drudgery and monotony of tech factory jobs that sound like they’d drive a person insane within a week. We’re talking unending hours, cramped conditions, and something called “silent mode,” where workers aren’t allowed to discuss anything not directly related to their work while at work. Makers of iCrap are also often required to wear matching uniforms and live in a dorm with 8 other workers and a shower that doubles as a toilet. It’s no wonder Chinese factories have seen an uptick in suicides.