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No fear of ghosts! The girl graduated with a bachelor’s degree to escape chaos and live a slow life. Working as a cemetery caretaker (with clip)

When life doesn’t answer! Work and personal life are unbalanced. The return is not worth it. Stress and pressure in life As a result, young people Gen Y and Gen Z are turning to let go of their enthusiasm for work. say goodbye to chaos Change to a slower life. Like this 22-year-old woman surnamed Tan from Chongqing. who chose to work as a cemetery caretaker until it went viral

The cemetery where this girl works (Photo from Chinese media: Chineseheadlinenews)
He uploaded a video showing a peaceful work atmosphere in a cemetery in Chongqing. On the popular platform like Touin or the Chinese version of Tik Tok

“I’ll show you what this is. The Gen Z graveyard work environment is simple, relaxed work with cats, dogs and the internet.” Said the girl surnamed Tan She also added that this job allows her to live like an early retiree. Because this work gives her free time, she has a beautiful view, she has a good environment. There is no need to encounter drama or politics at work that keep causing headaches and fatigue. Including not having to overcome various obstacles when traveling to work It is called extremely happy.

The cat in the cemetery (Photo from Chinese media: sina)
She earns about 4,000 yuan (about 20,000 baht), which she has to work six days a week from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, with a two-hour lunch break. An average of 2,800 yuan per month (about 14,000 baht), she is considered to have a very relative income.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tX7qNsuL-gQ

after publishing his story It became the attention of netizens until it went viral. Netizens are surprised that fresh graduates like her choose to work like this. But some felt sympathy and support. with comments For example, “Such work in the past was considered an unfortunate event. But now it’s a peaceful job for the new generation.” “I like this job too. You don’t have to deal with people and there’s no politics involved,” “Customers won’t complain,” and “The living are actually a lot scarier than the dead.”

In addition, netizens also think Her actions are a reflection. ‘Culture lying down’ which is a problem that happens to Chinese society When the new generation lives without low demand ambitions Wanting to live day to day is enough.

However, the girl has expertise in cemetery management and burial. So perhaps it is not strange that she chose to do this job.

In recent years China’s death business market is growing rapidly. due to the increase in the number of elderly people

Source: ‘Cushy’ graveyard job gives Chinese university graduate work-life balance, no office politics – sparking careers debate (SCMP)
“Gravekeeper after 00” responds to becoming popular: a monthly salary of three or four thousand, including food and housing in the cemetery (sina)