"Company that gives 100,000 won to rookies to grill meat... Should I work there?"

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A new employee shared a story about considering quitting because they felt ashamed of the company culture where only newcomers have to grill the meat.

Recently, a post by A, who joined a company as a new employee, was published on an online community. According to A, the company holds a gathering once a week, and when it takes place at a barbecue restaurant, the new employee is tasked with grilling the meat. A expressed frustration, saying they worked hard to get the job and that the company is not small, yet they are annoyed by this practice.

A tried to complain to the CEO but was met with the response, "It's the rule that the newcomer does it." The CEO also told A, "Just do it. Who hasn't done it?" and "Even those who joined as experienced hires grill the meat as newcomers." However, the CEO gives A 100,000 won as a 'grilling fee' every time they grill the meat during gatherings.

A concluded, "My pride and self-esteem are shattered, and I can't help feeling embarrassed," adding, "Everyone else enjoys the meat and drinks comfortably, but I'm the only one grilling. I wonder if I studied and applied to this company for this. I'm feeling disillusioned and about to lose my mind. Should I keep going?"

Most netizens reacted by saying A seemed overly sensitive. They commented, "Isn't it too sensitive to make a fuss over grilling meat?", "Grilling meat is nothing when you work in society," "If you feel this ashamed, maybe you shouldn't be an office worker," "The writer seems to have very low self-esteem," "If they pay 100,000 won, I'd grill every day," and "Which company is this? I want to join."

Meanwhile, some supported the writer, saying, "It's a bit much to make only the newcomer do it when it's not a small company," "You didn't join the company to grill meat," and "These days, MZ generation thinks completely differently from older generations. They need to be understood."