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BUSINESSMay 28 · 05:19 UTCTHE GUARDIAN WORLDAlastair McCready and agencies

Greener pasture of a shepherd’s life lures Chinese workers penned in by ‘996’ jobs

A Chinese farmer in Inner Mongolia successfully recruited shepherds after his job ad went viral, attracting diverse applicants including graduates and office workers. The ad highlighted growing labor market strains and the appeal of rural work over urban '996' jobs.

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