What Happens After You Quit the Corporate Grind in China
Many young people in China are trading office jobs for less complicated lives. A bestselling memoir shows why the escape isn’t always liberating.
Illustration: Tomoko Mizuno for Bloomberg
Admit it: At some point, we’ve all thought about quitting our job, if only for a fleeting moment. When a high-pressure — and at times toxic — corporate environment drains our energy and strains our mental health, it’s natural to wonder: What if?
What if I opened a coffee shop on a quiet street, spending afternoons with books and friendly patrons? What if I worked in my favorite outdoor gear shop, helping fellow hikers prepare for their next adventure? Or what if I became a delivery courier, zipping across the city on a scooter instead of being stuck indoors all day?