Starbucks Filled with People Who Don't Work? What Do People Working on Computers at Starbucks Actually Do?

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Starbucks Filled with People Who Don't Work

Recently, an article titled "Starbucks Filled with People Who Don't Work" topped the trending lists on various platforms. Some netizens mentioned that Starbucks was almost completely occupied by unemployed middle-aged men and women on Mondays... After inquiry, they learned that these people came here because they couldn't find jobs and felt too embarrassed to stay at home.

Many of these groups bring their laptops and sit here all day without even buying a single cup of Starbucks coffee, just sitting peacefully to enjoy free charging and air conditioning. Netizens felt melancholic about this, because Starbucks was originally meant to be a lively place providing everyone with a business space, but now it has become a refuge for the unemployed. Here, they can temporarily relax their tense nerves while listening to pleasant music in a comfortable environment, forgetting their own circumstances and situation.

Netizens' Reactions

In response to this article, netizens also engaged in heated discussions. On one hand, they lamented that more and more companies are increasingly setting younger age limits, with most only recruiting people under 35 years old. Therefore, many people find it difficult to find jobs again after becoming unemployed.

On the other hand, they discussed whether it was appropriate for people to sit in Starbucks without making purchases. In fact, public libraries would also be good places where they could read and study.

Some netizens also held doubts about whether all the people sitting in Starbucks were truly unemployed. Many freelancers mentioned that they often bring their laptops to edit videos or write articles because they need a relatively comfortable environment.

Personal Stories and Perspectives

Of course, it's not ruled out that there are job seekers relaxing in Starbucks and some non-consumers taking a short rest there. Therefore, some believe that the person who posted the article happened to encounter people who were temporarily unemployed, while many others were actually working or having business discussions. Some netizens also mentioned that they previously saw someone share how their friend sat in Starbucks for three months pretending to go to work after losing his job. He would "go to work" in the morning, revise his resume at Starbucks in the afternoon, grab lunch from convenience stores, and when his wife video-called him, he would quickly hide in nearby office buildings pretending to be out on business - all because he didn't want his family to worry. Despite having qualifications and many projects praised within the industry, many companies ultimately didn't hire him due to his age.

Final Thoughts

Therefore, regarding "Starbucks being filled with people who don't work," netizens feel this was a casual statement extended from this particular case, because truly unemployed people wouldn't sit in Starbucks - most would try to find ways to look for jobs or go to public places where they wouldn't feel embarrassed about not spending money.