Like a circus performance...A company that asked its employees to eat fire, and the reason is absurd
Jan 08, 2025
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The company held an event to strengthen teamwork that can only be seen in circus performances, saying it will help overcome fear and build confidence.
According to Hong Kong media South China Morning Post, Chinese netizens 'Long' recently exposed 'unreasonable in-house activities' on major social media platforms.
In the video, employees put a small torch with a light in their mouth. It is mainly a fire eating that can be seen in acrobatic performances.
"If you close your mouth quickly, oxygen will be blocked and the fire will be extinguished," one netizen said. "You should control your breathing, keep your mouth moist, and close your mouth accurately and quickly. This is something that only trained professionals can safely do."
Netizen 'LongLong' said he was reluctant to participate in a fire-eating event, but felt pressured to follow suit for fear of losing his job.
The company, based in Liaoning Province in northeastern China, is an educational institution where Long Long has worked less than a year ago, according to Chinese media Xiao Xiang Morning News.
Longlong said 60 people participated in the two-day team work event in six groups.
She aimed to show the company's leadership our determination and goals for achievement," he added.
According to local reports, many Chinese companies use fire-eating methods for team building events, arguing that fire-eating increases confidence, overcomes fear, and unleashes potential.
It also said that professional instructors are educating employees on fire-fighting skills and providing on-site fire safety equipment.
But Long Long felt humiliated and afraid," he said.
She plans to sue the company, saying the act is a violation of labor laws.
However, the company has yet to disclose its position.
The videos and posts attracted attention enough to record more than 7.2 million views on social media.
Netizens are posting critical comments such as "Test of Disguised obedience", "Abuse of authority", "Protecting workers under labor laws still has a long way to go".
Meanwhile, in January last year, a company in China's Guizhou province was criticized for letting employees who lost the game crawl on the streets late at night. Also in 2016, a company based in Nanjing, China, created outrage for kissing trash cans and hugging strangers in public as a way to encourage employees.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
