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Yahoo
01-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Own goal averted by last-ditch save
As a white man I almost got myself in trouble at work one day (White men are apparently terrified of doing the wrong thing at work. I have some advice, 26 May). 'I must admit I have zero interest in women's football,' I said after a young woman had raised the subject. Everyone looked at me for a second or two before I added: 'But in my defence, I feel the same way about the men's.' Everyone laughed and I didn't get fired. Chris Telford Lancaster • Schools have a duty to 'actively promote' the British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and respect and tolerance of those of different faiths. It seems the UK government feels no compulsion to do so (Dismay as UK prepares to sign 'values-free' £1.6bn trade deal with Gulf states. 29 May) Mona Sood Southend-on-Sea Advertisement • Simon Elmes criticises the use of 'unwanted Americanisms' such as 'gotten' and 'faucet' (Letters, 29 May). In fact both of these words are from early modern English, and are used in Shakespeare's plays. A respectable English ancestry, I'd say. Neil Hanson Slaithwaite, West Yorkshire • Given that Labour's fall in the opinion polls is the largest for any newly elected UK government in 40 years (Report, 25 May), Keir Starmer is experiencing the swift decline of numbers as well as the decline of swift numbers (Letters, 29 May). Elli Woollard London • My wife and I get to see our grownup children occasionally when they come home to see the dog (Letters, 29 May). Gary McGregor Garvald, East Lothian • Have an opinion on anything you've read in the Guardian today? Please email us your letter and it will be considered for publication in our letters section.
South China Morning Post
13-05-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
China job ad featuring ‘free toilet use' as work benefit sparks humorous reactions online
A Chinese company has sparked controversy and humour online by posting a job advertisement in which it lists 'free toilet use' and 'free use of the lift' as employment benefits. The advertisement also promotes 'no electricity fees for overtime' as one of its employee perks. The advertisement came to light on April 29 when a social media account called Workplace Slackers, which has almost 4.4 million followers, shared a post about the job listing. Although the post did not reveal the company's name or the specific job title, it provided some basic details about the position. The role primarily involved processing orders, and candidates were required to be detail-oriented with experience and have strong proficiency in using Excel for spreadsheets. The company who posted the advertisement also listed 'afternoon tea' and 'late-night snacks' as job benefits. Photo: Shutterstock The job offered an eight-hour workday, with early shifts from 9am to 6pm and late shifts from 1pm to 10pm, both including a one-hour break.
