"Neighbors Pitch In to Help Job Seekers Struggling with Worn Suits"

Spent 3 Hours Crouching in the Rain
Some Passersby Offer Umbrellas and Meal Tickets
"Young People Should Work, Not Beg," Criticism Also Raised

On the 13th, netizens had mixed reactions to the story of a job seeker who failed multiple job interviews due to lack of interview attire but earned 90,000 won by begging for 3 hours.

Multiple online communities saw a post titled "Part-time job with an hourly wage of 30,000 won" uploaded on the 12th.

The author, Mr. A, said, "Even when I go to an interview at a small factory, I wear the same shirt and pants I've had for over 10 years, so I never get hired once," adding, "I thought this was just not right, so I went on a rainy day wearing those clothes, got soaked by the rain, spread a plastic sheet on the stairs, and crouched there."

On the 12th, several online communities posted a thread titled "Part-time job paying 30,000 won per hour," and in the photo, stacks of 1,000 and 5,000 won bills were piled up inside a plastic bag. [Photo source = Online Community]

Mr. A said, "There were people who talked to me, gave me coffee, and an elderly lady who gave me an umbrella. There were many kind people." He also expressed gratitude, saying, "When I explained my situation, a gentleman even gave me a meal ticket to buy food."

Mr. A added, "I collected about 90,000 won in 3 hours. With this, I plan to buy a secondhand suit on Danggeun Market and confidently attend interviews. Please support me." He revealed the money he received, showing a pile of 1,000 won and 5,000 won bills in the plastic sheet.

On the 12th, several online communities posted an article titled "Part-time Job with an Hourly Wage of 30,000 Won."
[Photo source=Online Community]

Netizens who read the story responded with comments such as, "The biggest takeaway is feeling that the world is still worth living in," and "I hope there will be good results."

On the other hand, some netizens criticized the act of begging, saying things like, "This is money you can earn just by doing a day of loading and unloading work," and "You should have worked instead of begging."

Some netizens offered practical advice, saying, "Nowadays, many local governments provide interview suit rentals and makeup support, so look into that."

Meanwhile, according to Article 3, Paragraph 1 of the current Minor Offenses Act, a person who obtains improper benefits by making others beg or who begs in public places, thereby obstructing or annoying others' passage, is subject to a fine, detention, or penalty not exceeding 100,000 won.

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