Ikea Will Pay You $18/Hour To Work In Its Roblox Virtual Store

IKEA is blurring the lines between digital play and professional realities with its latest venture on Roblox, launching The Co-Worker Game on June 24. It’s a bold move, stepping into the game space where players can literally earn real money managing a virtual store. Yes, IKEA is actually paying people to work in a game, a concept that sounds more like a Black Mirror episode than a career strategy.

All Positions Now Filled

Applications for this curious new job market were open for a brief window, and the lucky few who got in are now set to navigate IKEA’s world of flat-packs and meatballs, albeit virtually. For those of us who missed the chance, we can only watch, slightly bemused, as others take on roles that involve organizing showrooms and serving digital snacks without ever stepping foot in a real IKEA.

The job pays £14 per hour, aligning with the real living wage in London. Interested players must be at least 18 years old and reside in the UK or Republic of Ireland to qualify for these paid positions.

While the idea of clocking into a virtual job may seem surreal, it highlights a futuristic vision where your job skills can be showcased and expanded in entirely new ways. So, next time you log into Roblox to maybe purchase a virtual BILLY bookcase, remember, someone out there is getting paid to help you choose it. And yes, they’re probably doing it from their sofa, possibly in pajamas. Isn’t the future grand?