AsianFin -- Beijing Universal Studios has announced a recruitment drive targeting retired individuals for retail service positions. Applicants must be officially retired with valid retirement certificates and have at least a junior high school education.

The job involves frequently changing shifts lasting 4 to 8 hours each, with a pay rate of approximately $4.30 per hour. Candidates should also be able to stand for long periods during work.

Meanwhile, McDonald’s in Beijing has also sparked discussion by hiring retired employees. The fast-food chain requires retired applicants to present official retirement certificates. The positions offer flexible work schedules, with shifts 3 to 4 days per week. Monthly salaries range from roughly $215 to $360.