Behind the glossy TV screens, there are hardships that many viewers do not know. Recently, former TVB news anchor Mak Shimin shared her work experience on social media, revealing the challenges and dilemmas faced by a news anchor. These revelations are not only shocking, but also draw a lot of public attention to the working environment in the media industry.
Mak Shimin's experience makes people feel the difficulty behind the profession of news anchor. She mentioned that the work clothes provided by the company often have an unpleasant smell and can cause itchy skin after wearing, which undoubtedly adds an extra layer of distress to her who needs to maintain a professional image in front of the camera. However, this is only the tip of the iceberg, and the more serious challenges include inhumane working hours and extreme psychological stress.
Mak admits that when she first became a news anchor, she had to adjust to working hours from late night to early morning, and this abnormal routine severely disrupted her body clock, making it difficult for her to get enough rest and recovery. The long irregular schedule made her physically and mentally exhausted, and even suffered from hand, foot and mouth disease six months later, all of which made her feel the hardships of work.
In addition to the physical torture, Mak Shimin also faces great psychological pressure at work. As a new streamer, she was inexperienced in reading press releases, and was often criticized by editors, even affecting the work schedule of the entire team. She recalls working all night for seven days in a row, leaving her extremely tired and wanting to give up.
Mak Shimin's background is impressive. She was born into a family closely linked to the media industry, and her father was a former presenter of RTHK's Police Alert. She received her higher education in the UK before returning to Hong Kong to study at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. With her father's encouragement, she tried out several acting opportunities and interned at places like Hong Kong Disneyland and Louis Vuitton. Eventually, in 2015, she officially joined TVB as a news anchor.
Mak Shimin's story not only reveals the hardships of a news anchor's job, but also reflects the problems that exist in the media industry as a whole in terms of working conditions and employee welfare. Her courageous voice not only won the understanding and support of the public for herself, but also provided the courage for her fellow media workers to speak out. Her experience has sparked attention and discussion about working conditions in the media industry, hoping to lead to a change within the industry that will allow practitioners to work in a healthier and more humane environment.
Beneath the surface of entertainment gossip, Mak Shimin's story reminds us that behind every glamorous person in front of the camera, there are their own pains and challenges. As viewers, we should give them more understanding and respect. At the same time, it is also hoped that the media industry will pay attention to the working environment and physical and mental health of employees, and create a more fair and supportive working environment for them.