KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 — A manager of a private company in China won the ultimate prize during the company’s recent annual dinner — a year’s worth of paid leave.
The unidentified man has since gone viral on social media after a clip showing him clutching a placard with the words “365 days of paid leave” on it.
Chinese media Da Xiang Xin Wen reported that this was the first time the company, based in Shenzhen, held its annual dinner after the Covid-19 pandemic.
The lucky draw was held to provide employees some relief from work stress.
The company’s administrative staff, identified only as Miss Chen, said they would discuss with the winner if he would prefer to exchange his prize for a cash equivalent or enjoy the paid leave.
Social media users advised the man to cash in the prize to ensure he still has a job.
Some commented if the man chose not to convert his prize to cash, he may find himself replaced when he returns from the leave.
