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Not everyone holds the same view, however. For freelance tutor Guan Aizi, 29, those who subscribe to bai lan “haven’t been dragging the country back because we’re not aimless or a burden to our parents, families and society”.
Guan chooses to teach no more than two classes per day and spends the rest of her time on her newfound hobby, skateboarding.
Just a year ago, her life consisted of 15-hour work days.
“When I graduated, I felt invincible, full of energy and abilities. As long as I work hard, anything would be possible because I’m young. There’ll be opportunities and time,” said Guan.
She realised, however, that the “rewards were disproportionate to (her) efforts”.
“I felt really tired every day. I felt my body couldn’t cope… I felt anxious,” she said.
“No matter how hard you try, how hard you work, maybe you’re just not as good as others. Maybe your end point doesn’t even compare to other people’s starting point.”
So she chose what’s “really good” for her: A bai lan lifestyle.
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