Employees forced to eat chillies, lie on floor to greet boss: Bizarre punishments at Chinese firms

In an alarming revelation, Chinese companies have come under fire for their toxic work cultures, compelling employees to perform degrading tasks such as lying on the floor to greet their bosses and consuming extremely spicy 'death chillies' as punishment.

Extreme Work Culture Exposed

Two companies in China have garnered global attention for their bizarre and harsh workplace practices. Employees at these firms were reportedly forced to lie on the floor to greet their superiors and eat 'death chillies' as a form of punishment for not meeting work targets.

Greeting Bosses in an Unusual Manner

One of these companies, located in Guangzhou, allegedly requires employees to perform unusual greetings. Instead of the customary "Good Morning" or "Hello," workers are instructed to lie down on the floor to welcome their managers. Additionally, employees must chant slogans praising the boss and the company, demonstrating that work is their top priority.

Reports indicate that employees were coerced into shouting, "Qiming branch welcomes Boss Huang! Qiming branch, whether in life or death, we will not fail our work mission," to retain their jobs and adhere to the company's rituals.

Chilli Punishment for Underperformance

In another startling incident, a finance firm in Chengdu allegedly punished staff who failed to meet their targets by making them eat 'death chillies.' This extreme form of punishment led to two female employees being hospitalized after consuming the intensely spicy chilli sticks at work.

Company Denials Amid Viral Videos

Following reports of the unusual practice of lying on the floor to welcome bosses, company representatives denied that such rituals were being enforced. Despite these denials, videos showing the absurd welcoming ceremony have gone viral on Chinese social media, suggesting that these practices were indeed taking place.

This news highlights the extreme lengths to which some companies in China go to enforce discipline and loyalty among their employees, raising serious concerns about worker treatment and corporate culture.