17.03.2026 16:44
In a job advertisement published in Esenyurt, phrases such as "will be in close contact with the manager" and "may stay overnight" were included in the required qualifications section. These expressions in the advertisement seeking kitchen staff drew significant backlash.
A job advertisement from a business operating in Esenyurt, Istanbul, drew attention by requiring candidates to be "able to mingle with their manager" and "be available to stay overnight if needed." The advertisement also stated that working hours are between 5:00 PM and 11:00 PM.
REACTION FLOODED ON SOCIAL MEDIA
The statements in the advertisement quickly attracted users' reactions. Conditions deemed outside the job description were interpreted as "inappropriate" and "exceeding boundaries."
Here is the controversial advertisement;