"Just Pretend to Be a Caveman"... College Students Flock to 180,000 Won-a-Day Part-Time Job

Unusual Part-Time Jobs at Hubei Tourist Site Draw Attention
Dressed as 'Primitive Humans', Making "Woo Woo" Sounds
Catching Fish and Starting Fires by the Water

A tourist attraction in Hubei Province, China, is making headlines for recruiting unique part-time workers.

On July 13, Jimu News reported, "A part-time job at a tourist spot where workers dress up as cavemen and make 'woo-woo' sounds is gaining popularity," adding, "Videos and photos of these workers making tourists laugh are being shared widely on social media."

A tourist attraction in China is attracting attention by recruiting unique part-time workers. JiMu News official Weibo.

According to the report, these workers begin their shifts every morning at 9 o'clock by applying charcoal powder to their faces and donning costumes that resemble primitive humans. They wade into the water barefoot to catch fish, rub sticks together to create fire, and roast potatoes. When they rub their eyes because of the smoke, tourists take photos of them.

When someone starts shouting 'woo-woo,' tourists hand over food to the cavemen performers. The treats range from cucumbers and oranges to apples and snacks. The media outlet noted, "Because of the sheer number of people, all kinds of fruits and treats pile up quickly."

A college student identified as "A," dressed in caveman attire, said with satisfaction, "I tried to act like a wandering Homo erectus searching for food, but thanks to the tourists, I ate my fill. I feel like my stomach is going to burst."

A tourist attraction in China is making headlines for hiring unique part-time workers. According to Jimu News' official Weibo account.

Jimu News described, "They make 'woo-woo' noises at the tourists, and everybody bursts into laughter." This tourist destination is known as a site where early Homo erectus fossils have been discovered. The site features remains such as several human teeth and bones, along with stone tools.

A representative for the attraction stated that these positions are intern roles designed for college students, with a budgeted total salary of 100,000 yuan (approximately 22 million won). They plan to hire 12 people for 10 days. This means that each intern will earn around 8,333 yuan (about 1.83 million won) for 10 days of work.

Recently, a famous tourist attraction in Sichuan, China, also attracted attention after posting an advertisement seeking caveman performers. According to the announcement, the job involves wandering around the attraction in primitive costumes, performing unusual dances, and other behaviors. Applicants proficient in swimming, highly adaptable to outdoor environments, or possessing unique traits such as a fondness for eating raw food, are given preference.

Meanwhile, the average monthly salary for college graduate interns in China varies by region, rank, and field of work, typically ranging from 2,000 to 6,000 yuan (about 440,000 to 1.32 million won). In cities like Beijing and Shanghai, popular positions can pay between 3,000 and 8,000 yuan (about 660,000 to 1.76 million won), and for technical roles in the internet, finance, or artificial intelligence sectors, daily wages can reach 100 to 500 yuan (22,000 to 110,000 won). Some state-owned companies even offer internships paying 7,000 to 9,000 yuan (about 1.54 million to 1.98 million won).

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