Chinese Youngsters Are Selling Their Bosses, Colleagues, and Jobs Online on Xianyu
In a surprising and humorous trend, young workers in China have started listing their bosses, colleagues, and even their jobs for sale on e-commerce platforms for used or second-hand goods. This novel approach to coping with workplace stress has gained significant traction, with many turning to Alibaba’s well-known platform, Xianyu, to vent their frustrations. We’ve all experienced difficult times at work, often due to conflicts with bosses or colleagues. While most people might fantasize about finding a new job or simply taking a day off, young Chinese workers are taking a more creative route. They have begun "selling" their workplace frustrations on Xianyu, an e-commerce platform dedicated to used goods, in an effort to relieve the stress caused by their demanding jobs. According to a report by the South China Morning Post, this trend is rooted in the concept of "ban wei," which translates to the "smell of work." This term captures the intense mental...
