China recruiter slammed for telling candidate no weekends off for holding bachelor’s degree

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Yating YangJanuary 31, 2026 at 02:00 AM

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A recruiter from China Life Insurance, a major state-owned company, faced criticism after telling a job applicant they didn't "deserve weekends off" due to only possessing a bachelor's degree. The incident, which occurred on January 18, came to light when the applicant shared details of the exchange online. The recruiter, identified as a senior HR manager, made the comment during a conversation on the job platform Boss Zhipin. China Life, headquartered in Beijing, employs a large workforce with varying levels of education, including a significant number of bachelor's degree holders. The specific position the applicant applied for was not disclosed in the report.

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Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region 60% Urumqi 60% Beijing 60% Kai 70% Boss Zhipin 70% China ×280% China Life Insurance Company Limited ×390%

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