The bookstore is hiring for five roles.
A job advertisement from a Delhi bookstore that aimed to attract skilled candidates from social media platforms has gone viral for all the wrong reasons, with users calling the requirements for the roles ‘unrealistic’. The Kunzum bookstore is hiring for five positions: graphic designer, video editor, events manager, salesperson and content creator. However, the requirements stated in the advertisement have many people scratching their heads.
The job posting states that “we work weekends, holidays and all hours. WFH is not an option.” This was a requirement that users found very controversial. Additionally, the ad states that candidates should have a ‘bubbly’ personality, always smile naturally and be sociable enough to talk to strangers.
Kunzum recruits people.
Full time only, posted in Delhi NCR. We work on weekends, public holidays and at all hours. WFH is NOT an option.
Your mind should always be vibrant, you should smile naturally and be sociable enough to talk to strangers. Did we mention that we only…
— Kunzum (@kunzum) September 19, 2023
The book chain’s message has led to many critical reactions. Social media users are questioning the expectations the company has for its employees, claiming the demands are unrealistic and unfair. They also point out that the ad perpetuates harmful stereotypes about what it means to be a good employee.
Here are some interesting comments from users about the job posting:
Bones? or people?
— Mahima Seth (@mahimaseth28) September 19, 2023
Work-life imbalance chaiyea? A jao dila dunga
-Kunzum— Sumit | Building Notch 💚 (@sumitalk_s) September 19, 2023
Artificial intelligence will solve this 😂
You don’t deserve to hire human intelligence— Manish Pandey (मनीष पाण्डेय) (@join2manish) September 19, 2023
Golden ticket to slavery
— Mayank Bajaj (@maynkkbajaj) September 19, 2023
Slave work! “Full-time only, based in Delhi NCR. We work weekends, holidays and all hours. WFH is NOT an option.”
Is this a joke?! https://t.co/fJ79vM3KV1
— Sahil Bhalla (@IMSahilBhalla) September 19, 2023
The discussion has also highlighted the importance of flexibility and work-life balance in the workplace. In today’s world, many people are no longer willing to sacrifice their personal lives for their jobs.
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