They used to work for China's biggest companies. Now they're doing manual labor

Chinese Workers Switch from Office Jobs to Blue-Collar Work #

Many Chinese workers are leaving high-pressure office jobs to pursue more flexible blue-collar work. The country’s struggling economy, including a property crisis, declining foreign investment, and slumping consumption, has led employees to reconsider the value of their time and health. Workers like Leon Li and Alice Wang have found better work-life balance and personal growth in manual labor jobs like cleaning homes and pet grooming. The trend coincides with a surge in demand for blue-collar workers, particularly food delivery workers, leading to higher pay for these jobs.