Domino's Pizza Gets Blasted On TikTok For Their "Survivor Challenge" That Straight-Up Exploits Their Employees

It "challenges" employees to work for 60 consecutive days without any interruption.

Domino's Pizza is getting dragged on TikTok after a so-called "Survivor Challenge" started making the rounds online. What looked like a work incentive quickly turned into a debate about whether the company was rewarding employees or putting them through a gimmick.

In the video, TikToker Denycia reacts to a poster advertising a bonus for delivery drivers who can keep a perfect attendance streak. The challenge is aimed at workers in Indiana and Kentucky, and the fine print is what set people off.

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Once the details hit TikTok, the comments filled up fast, and not everyone saw this as a good deal. Here's why the promotion rubbed so many people the wrong way.

Denycia posts a variety of content, including tarot readings, relatable skits, advice, and her thoughts on various topics, especially religion. In this particular video, however, she shares her views on Domino's Pizza.

Denycia posts a variety of content, including tarot readings, relatable skits, advice, and her thoughts on various topics, especially religion. In this particular video, however, she shares her views on Domino's Pizza.TikTok | @denyciadawn
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Denycia found a post on Facebook that was shared by one of her friends. It caught her attention, so she went ahead and read it.

Denycia found a post on Facebook that was shared by one of her friends. It caught her attention, so she went ahead and read it.TikTok | @denyciadawn
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In Indiana and Kentucky, delivery drivers have a chance to receive a $10,000 bonus. The mechanics of this "Survivor—Driver Edition" involve employees officially clocking in on time for 60 consecutive days without interruption.

"If there are numerous participants who make it to the end, they will divide that $10,000 evenly among all of the employees. Then, they will start another round. [The promotion is] so insulting to the working class."In Indiana and Kentucky, delivery drivers have a chance to receive a $10,000 bonus. The mechanics of this "Survivor—Driver Edition" involve employees officially clocking in on time for 60 consecutive days without interruption.TikTok | @denyciadawn

That bonus sounds a lot less simple once the streak requirement comes into focus.

Of course, it is understandable that many people would want to take part in this challenge. After all, the large pot of money is an enticing motivation to work consistently.

"People who are part of this competition have a minimum of 60 days—at least two months—and the contest concludes at 90 days."Of course, it is understandable that many people would want to take part in this challenge. After all, the large pot of money is an enticing motivation to work consistently.TikTok | @denyciadawn

Some TikTok users have also shared their thoughts by commenting on Denycia's post—they were understandably upset. Here are some of their comments:

This person disagrees with the company’s statement. Especially since the weather is often unfavorable for those out on the streets, the health and safety of delivery drivers are at risk.

Some TikTok users have also shared their thoughts by commenting on Denycia's post—they were understandably upset. Here are some of their comments:TikTok | @denyciadawn

People in the comments did not hold back.

Also, it’s similar to the sibling fight over whether to share their secret lasagna recipe for profit, tearing OP between tradition and supporting sister’s dream.

This setup is designed not for minimum wage employees, but in favor of the higher-ups. It’s disguised as an incentive, but it’s actually not.

This setup is designed not for minimum wage employees, but in favor of the higher-ups. It’s disguised as an incentive, but it’s actually not.TikTok | @denyciadawn

In contrast, there are a few who don’t find this deal so bad. After all, the workers have a choice, and they can choose to participate or decline.

In contrast, there are a few who don’t find this deal so bad. After all, the workers have a choice, and they can choose to participate or decline.

Not everyone agreed that the promotion was a total scam.

This person states that Domino's Pizza's incentive idea confirms that he should not order from them again. He hasn’t purchased anything from them in several months.

This person states that Domino's Pizza's incentive idea confirms that he should not order from them again. He hasn’t purchased anything from them in several months.TikTok | @denyciadawn

Here's the full video:

Business is business. No matter how enticing an offer may seem, taking a step back and examining the details closely can reveal that, most of the time, there is a catch.

In situations like this, you-as an individual-must know what your priorities are and not jump at something that may only be disguised as a bonus. Do you think that Domino's Survivor Challenge was created in the interest of their employees?

Comment with your thoughts or share this article with your family and friends!

Domino's may have wanted motivation, but TikTok saw something else entirely.

Next, see if OP was the asshole for refusing to share a cherished family dinner recipe with their cousin’s catering business.

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