Woman Claims She Was Tricked By Employer To Take ₹ 2.9 Lakh Loan For A Nose Job In China

A young Chinese woman named Chen has come forward with allegations of being coerced into a nose job and incurring significant debt by her employer, according to the report by the South China Morning Post. Chen accepted a position as a receptionist at a cosmetic surgery company on November 21. Her monthly salary was promised to be 4,100 yuan (Rs 49,000). During an interview, the hiring staff inquired about her interest in cosmetic surgery, a seemingly routine line of questioning given the nature of the company. However, it would later become apparent that these questions were part of a more insidious agenda.

After signing the employment contract, Chen found herself subjected to relentless pressure from two colleagues to undergo cosmetic surgery. The justification given was that it would enhance her career prospects within the company. Despite Chen’s insistence that she could not afford such procedures, her colleagues continued their relentless persuasion, eventually suggesting that she take out a loan with an installment plan.

Feeling trapped and coerced, Chen reluctantly went for a consultation at another clinic and ended up taking a 25,000-yuan (Almost Rs 3 lakh) loan for a nose job. The speed at which this unfolded left her with a sense of regret, stating, “Everything happened so quickly that I didn’t even get a chance to refuse.”

Upon returning to work after her recovery, Chen faced a drastic shift in her job responsibilities and workplace dynamics. Her role was changed from a receptionist to a consultant, and she became the target of criticism from her colleagues who questioned her professional abilities. This sudden change in treatment further fueled suspicions that her job offer might have been a trap.

“They would say I sabotaged potential clients and would claim I was causing them to lose money,” said Chen.

As Chen decided to resign on December 10, she discovered discrepancies in her contract. The promised salary of 4,100 yuan was a misrepresentation, and she was paid only 690 yuan (Rs 5,800) for six days of work.

Negative online reviews confirmed her suspicions that the job offer might have been a ploy to lure her into taking out a loan for surgery. Chen, burdened with significant debt, is now determined to pay it off slowly.