The reasons for using such places are different. In some universities, an unwritten rule applies that a graduate must provide evidence of an internship or signing an employment contract within a year of graduation – otherwise he will not receive a diploma. The BBC describes the case of a graduate who sent a photo from the office to the university to confirm the internship.
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Bureau of fake work – how do they work?
“Bureau of fake work” resemble fully functional office spaces – with computers, internet, conference rooms and tea service. Often lunch, snacks and drinks include the price.
An expert on the Chinese economy, Dr. Christian Yao from the University of Victoria in Wellington, emphasizes that this phenomenon has become common, because young people in a difficult situation need a place where they can think about their plans or take small tasks. – This is a transitional solution – he assesses.
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For some, it is also a way to improve self -discipline. Shui Zhou, which the company went bankrupt a year ago, has been using such an office for three months. He admits that although he could come and leave when he wants, he usually appears between 8 and 9 am, and goes out late in the evening. – I am much happier than before – says.
The owners of such offices do not complain about the lack of volunteers. One of them admitted that in a month from the opening all places were taken and new customers must wait in the queue. About 40 percent His clients are graduates pretending to be an internship, some use “work on the supposed” to reduce pressure from parents, and the others give other reasons.
