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China’s unemployed Gen Z are proudly calling themselves ‘rat people’ in a rebellion against burnout

China’s unemployed Gen Z are proudly calling themselves ‘rat people’ in a rebellion against burnout

Instead of even trying to chase jobs that seem out of reach, many Gen Zers are embracing living like a rat—not showering or leaving their dwelling for days at a time. Experts say the movement is a global ‘quiet protest’ against current job market and burnout.

May 11, 2025

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