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China's 'full-time children' return to job market after parental care roles

A growing trend in China sees young adults taking on the role of "full-time children" for their parents, receiving a monthly salary in exchange for companionship and assistance with tasks like managing mobile apps. While initially seen as a potential solution to a challenging job market, some participants now find it's not a guaranteed path to future employment. This phenomenon has drawn comparisons to individuals who are "Not in Education, Employment or Training" (NEETs). AI

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China's 'full-time children' return to job market after parental care roles

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 · Fran Lu ·

    China ‘full-time children’ re-enter job market, believe experience will ease future challenges

    Three years after some Chinese youngsters chose to become “full-time children”, some said it was not a cure-all for their plight in China’s tense job market. The title “full-time children” went viral in 2023 in China, when some young people became a “full-time employee” of their …