[Video] Chinese youths love unusual jobs

Chinese youths are increasingly seeking new careers outside traditional industries, with 58.5% showing strong interest and 17.5% already employed, according to a white paper jointly published by People Data Research Institute and Quwan.

These jobs range from being game training partners and escape room NPCs (Non-Playing Characters) to bath assistants and wardrobe organisers. Personal photographer-companion jobs have also surfaced, offering all-in-one services as photographers and personal tour guides/stylists, in line with the demand for personalised experiences.

Notably, amid China’s economic shift, youths are gravitating towards promising career paths in the digital and sustainability sectors, in roles such as robot engineering technicians and building energy conservation consultants. The 2022 edition of China’s National Occupation Classification Code reflects this shift, adding 158 new occupations, 97 of which are in the digital realm.

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