Unemployed Young People Pay Fake Companies to Hire Them and Pretend They Have a Job

Written by Fabio Lucas Carvalho

Published on 07/06/2025 at 16:54

Updated on 07/06/2025 at 16:58

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In The Midst Of Unemployment, Young People Pay Per Day To Simulate Work Routines In Fake Offices

The increase in the number of unemployed has driven a curious trend: unemployed people are paying to simulate work routines in rented offices. In these specialized companies, participants pretend to be employed while trying to fill their time and, in some cases, create real job opportunities.

The unusual trend works basically like this: young people pay to pretend they are employed in rented offices.

While most workers get paid to fulfill their shifts, some pay daily fees just to simulate a work environment.

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How The Service Works

For fees between 30 and 50 yuan per day (equivalent to US$ 4 to US$ 7), specialized companies offer clients the complete office experience.

The packages include desks, lunch areas, free internet, and even fictitious activities.

Those who desire an even more realistic experience can pay additional fees for simulated tasks, fake managers, and even staged conflicts between “employees”.

These fake offices have multiplied in response to the demand from unemployed youth. In March, the unemployment rate among young people aged 16 to 24 (excluding students) reached 16.5%.

Meanwhile, among those aged 25 to 29, the rate stood at 7.2%. With cheap commercial spaces in major cities like Beijing, the model has become financially viable.

Varied Motivations Of Participants

The reasons that lead young people to seek these services are diverse. According to a report from the Spanish newspaper El País, some seek only an economical alternative to leave home and socialize.

Others believe that the experience can help them secure a real job in the future.

Xu Lin, a content creator and one of the participants, explained: “Although some members need a place to pretend to work, most are there because they find it interesting.”

Although it may seem strange to many to pay to simulate work during unemployment, the Chinese professional culture has peculiarities that allow for the emergence of this type of service.

Besides being an accessible way to pass the time, for some young people, these environments offer a sense of routine and belonging amid the instability of the job market.

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