But sometimes, the ads get so bizarre that you start to wonder if the person (or company) that came up with the ad is even human as there's nothing humane about the demands.
Social media user Areed Razman shared one such ad, asking his followers what they thought was wrong with it.
The answer: Many (many) things!
Sexist, discriminatory and unreasonable
When we first saw the ad, our first reaction was "no way!" but we found the link to it.Firstly, the ad describes the jobs of a copywriter, social media executive, photographer, videographer, editor, graphic designer, and a producer (anything else we missed?).
Then there's the part about the person having to be a "single woman", "have lots of ideas and likes to smile", "can respond to customers till 12 am" and "cannot have depression, anxiety and other mental health issues".
For all that, you'd think the company would offer a RM20,000 pay, shares in the company, a small private island and more.
But nope. The lucky person who qualifies for the position will be paid a princely sum of RM2,000 and FREE FOOD!
Guess the company took all the memes and jokes that says "will work for food" literally.
Netizens are not having it
Netizens were quick to call out the company (which we're not naming so we don't get sued or something) and their ridiculous requirements.Alot!
— a̸r̸d̶. ?? (@areedrazman) October 27, 2020
Antaranya:
- Writer, editor, graphic designer, video editor, social media exec jd satu role. Ini bukan role a person! Ini role satu department!
- Kerja sampai 12am
- dilarang ada depression anxiety disorder dan seangkatan dengannya. WTF??!!
And gaji, 2k. Haihhh
To add
— Purrfessional (@Purrfessionals) October 28, 2020
Content creator+copy writer+Marketing exec
Job scope yg tak dinyatakan:
-Kena ada lesen: Driver
-Respon msg customer: Customer service
-To keep happiness in check: HR
1. sosial media
— zaffy (@zaffyzak) October 27, 2020
2. bujang wanita
3. positive and happy people
4. tiada penyakit depression
5. boleh respon customer mesej sampai jam 12am
Dari takde depression dan anxiety boleh kena terus sape yg dapat job ni.
— Aemonn In PKPB (@aemonimous) October 27, 2020
Saw this too. Funny how its a quite religious company (based on how they describe themselves in their website), but the tasks and job descriptions are quite....inhumane ?
— amirah ? (@mllamira) October 27, 2020
Saw this too. Funny how its a quite religious company (based on how they describe themselves in their website), but the tasks and job descriptions are quite....inhumane ?
— amirah ? (@mllamira) October 27, 2020
Dalam sektor Arts & Design mostly job application mmg byk nak mcm ni. 12 in 1 job! Gilo
— keen (@kkkhairel) October 28, 2020
We understand that the economy isn't exactly great right now because of the pandemic and all, but this is not OK.
Can employers not take advantage of people's desperate need for a job ah? Ugh!