Chinese firm bars 'year of the dog' applicants, prefers less qualified candidates for THIS reason

New Delhi: In China, where age-old superstitions still play a significant role in daily life, a company in Guangdong Province has sparked a viral discussion on social media. Sanxing Transportation, based in southern China, recently garnered attention for its unusual hiring policy: excluding job applicants born in the Year of the Dog, according to the South China Morning Post.

Astrological exclusion

Sanxing Transportation explicitly prohibits candidates born in the Year of the Dog from applying for a clerk position. The company attributes this policy to a belief rooted in Chinese astrology, where the dog and dragon signs are thought to clash. The company's owner, a dragon sign, is concerned that employees born in the Year of the Dog might bring bad luck.

Job posting details

The job advertisement in question offers a monthly salary ranging from 3,000 to 4,000 yuan (approximately ₹35,140 to ₹46,853). Despite the restrictions on candidates born under the dog sign, the company is open to considering less qualified applicants from other zodiac signs.

Zodiac compatibility concerns

According to a staff member speaking to Hubei Television on August 2, the company's decision is based on the perceived incompatibility between the dragon and dog signs in the 12-year Chinese zodiac cycle. The advertisement further states that applicants whose zodiac signs align better with the boss's dragon sign are preferred, even if they have fewer qualifications.

In Chinese astrology, each zodiac sign is associated with one of the five elements—metal, wood, water, fire, and earth—each having unique characteristics and implications. This belief system significantly influences personal and professional decisions across the country.