Amidst a sluggish economy marked by dwindling job opportunities, an increasing number of young Chinese individuals, exemplified by 23-year-old Chu Yi, are embracing the concept of “lying flat.” This term denotes a lifestyle choice where individuals work minimally to sustain themselves while prioritizing personal interests and well-being over corporate endeavors.
As per a report by Reuters, Chu, who previously worked at a fashion company, opted to leave her job due to excessive demands for overtime and dissatisfaction with her superiors. Presently, she allocates just one day a week to remote work for a travel company, dedicating the remainder of her time to a six-month apprenticeship in tattooing with aspirations of becoming a full-time tattoo artist.
Chu’s decision to adopt a “lying flat” lifestyle mirrors a broader trend among young Chinese individuals, although precise statistical data regarding this phenomenon remains unavailable. The youth unemployment rate soared to a record high of 21.3 percent in June 2023, reflecting economic challenges exacerbated by the lingering impacts of the pandemic.
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