Henan Woman Applies for Administrative Job, Ends up Sent to Nightclub to “Entertain Clients”.

Recently, in Zhengzhou, Henan Province, a 21-year-old female university graduate who was looking for an administrative job online was shocked to discover that her internship location turned out to be a nightclub on her first day of work.

According to a report by China Net on March 16, the woman surnamed Zhang stated that she was searching for an administrative position online when a “cultural communication company” contacted her, claiming they would arrange for her to go to the southern region to train some performing artists. However, the company ended up bringing her to a nightclub in Maoming, Guangdong, stating that “this is where you will be interning”.

In an audio recording provided by Zhang, a male employee from the company stated that if she wanted to earn a high salary, she needed to dress more provocatively.

Zhang recalled feeling extreme fear and helplessness at that moment, and she had no choice but to comply with the demands.

After working for three days, she realized she had been deceived. She and another 19-year-old girl then approached the company requesting to return home. However, the company’s manager insisted that they could not leave and had to complete the one-month internship period.

Subsequently, Zhang decided to report the incident to the police. An investigation revealed that the company was suspected of using false recruitment methods to deceive job seekers into participating in illegal activities. Currently, the company’s operations have been suspended.

The incident has sparked heated discussions online. Many netizens have expressed support for Zhang, with comments such as “Zhang is so brave! Silence will only embolden wrongdoers, we stand with you”, “Can’t the recruitment platform do something? So many fake companies and scams, it’s tough for ordinary people”, “Unethical businesses are everywhere, always stay vigilant”, “This is almost like a kidnapping, not allowing them to return home”, “Young women are not commodities! Crack down on the workplace sex industry chain”, and “Recommend revoking their business license and holding them criminally responsible”.

The case serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of online recruitment scams and the importance of remaining vigilant and standing up against injustice. It highlights the need for stronger regulations and oversight to protect job seekers, particularly young individuals entering the workforce.