Chinese youth struggle with unemployment, using "pretend work" and shared study spaces to cope.

China's youth face a severe unemployment crisis, leading many to adopt "pretend work" routines. Young people share their daily job hunts and study sessions on Douyin under the hashtag #IPretendedToGoToWorkToday. Coping mechanisms include food delivery jobs, farming, and renting desks in shared study spaces to avoid family pressure. The study spaces market is expected to grow to over 10 million by next year.

November 17, 2024
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