Thu Dec 26 07:37:00 UTC 2024: ## Chinese Funeral Home Sparks Outrage with Bizarre “Freezing Morgue” Job Test
**Rushan, Shandong Province, China** – A funeral home in Rushan is facing criticism for its unconventional hiring process for a morgue manager position. The job, advertised with a monthly salary of 2,200 yuan (approximately $300 USD), requires applicants to endure a 10-minute stay in a freezing morgue as a preliminary test.
The unusual requirement, detailed in an advertisement by the Rushan Municipal Bureau of Human Resources and Social Security, has sparked debate online. While the funeral home claims the test screens for candidates with strong psychological resilience and tolerance for the work environment, critics are calling it unethical.
Applicants, who must meet several criteria including being male, under 45, and possessing a junior secondary school education, must also pay a 70 yuan exam fee. The selection process also includes interviews, background checks, medical exams, and a six-month probationary period. The position offers a three-year contract but lacks “bian zhi,” a guarantee of lifelong employment.
Wang, a funeral home management professional in southwestern China, commented that while the test might assess psychological resilience, more ethical alternatives like professional psychological evaluations or internships would be more appropriate.
Despite the controversy, China’s funeral services industry is booming, with market value increasing from 169.5 billion yuan in 2015 to 310.2 billion yuan in 2022, according to Zhiyan Consulting. This growth highlights the increasing demand for qualified personnel in the sector, even as the methods used to find them remain a subject of intense discussion.
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