Roleplay Offices With Fake Bosses You Pay For (Yes, China Has Gotten That Bad)

Podcast: Based Camp | Simone & Malcolm Collins · Based Camp | Simone & Malcolm Collins

Opublikowano: 2026-10-27

Join us today for a deep dive into China’s growing trend of pretend-to-work offices where unemployed people pay daily fees to sit in cubicles, maintain routines, and keep up appearances for family and resumes. The phenomenon started with a 2024 comedy skit and has expanded into real businesses across major cities offering strict schedules, fake clients, and even free lunch. We examine the cultural drivers including family pressure, the curse of 35 in hiring, and the desire to avoid visible unemployment gaps. Real user stories reveal how these spaces help with job transitions, skill building, and social face-saving wh...