A discussion has erupted on social media following the publication of a story by 29-year-old content creator Rebecca, who lives in South Korea. She shared her daily routine, showing that she works about 18 hours a day, yet her earnings are only half of her husband's income.
Users expressed surprise, comparing this work schedule to the labor culture in India, where long working hours are considered a sign of a good employee. Rebecca demonstrated that her workday starts at 9 am and she works until 3 am.
Working from home, Rebecca started her day by visiting a cafe for coffee, as it is difficult for her to wake up without it. After returning home, she begins working, and due to the high workload, she does not even have time to prepare food; sometimes lunch consists of instant noodles.
Her work schedule continues late into the night. Rebecca noted that her husband comes home around 11 pm, while she is still busy with work. Her husband prepares dinner while she continues to work, and she only finishes her tasks and goes to bed around three in the morning.
Despite spending more time working than her husband, Rebecca's income turned out to be half of his earnings. This information attracted the attention of social media users. Some commentators expressed concern about the long working hours and advised her to rest. Other users pointed out that women receiving lower pay than men despite hard work is a cause for alarm.
Rebecca's story raised questions about the reasons for low pay given such a volume of work. However, the material presented does not reveal the exact nature of her job or the reasons for the income discrepancy. This case highlights the issue of increasing work pressure and the difficulty of maintaining a work-life balance. Rebecca's video continues to be a topic of discussion on social media.