I simply watched a YT video on the “mendacity flat” motion that originated in China.
What is that this?
“Tang ping (Chinese language: 躺平; pinyin: tǎng píng; lit. ‘mendacity flat’) is a… motion in China starting in April 2021. It’s a rejection of societal pressures to overwork , similar to within the 996 working hour system…”
996 means working from 9AM to 9PM for six days each week.
Apparently, the motion has even moved to the USA which is partly why it’s tougher for American companies to seek out employees now which contributes to inflationary stress as effectively.
“Mendacity flat” is totally different from attaining monetary freedom.
It’s about residing a really low upkeep life to make our cash final for so long as doable with out having to work after which going again to work when we’ve run out of cash.
Then, return to “mendacity flat” till our cash runs out after which going again to work for some cash.
Many issues boggle my thoughts as of late however this concept of “mendacity flat” takes the cake.
Some readers may do not forget that somebody mentioned that financially free AK ought to be ashamed of himself.
I really felt fairly good about myself after watching the mentioned YT video.
One of many issues I all the time say is that everybody’s life might be and ought to be higher.
Is “mendacity flat” a greater life than working in the direction of monetary freedom?
Hmm.
Watch the YT video and resolve for your self:
Thoughts boggling.
Whereas a low upkeep life-style sounds interesting to me, I do not assume “mendacity flat” is the way in which to go.
I’ve all the time believed that we should always work exhausting and plan for an excellent retirement.
People who find themselves “mendacity flat” now will in all probability have an enormous drawback of their outdated age they usually may grow to be a burden to society.
It’s not simply harmful to not assume forward however additionally it is socially irresponsible.
Very quick sighted.
Since people who find themselves “mendacity flat” do work typically, is it a type of semi-retirement?
Effectively, perhaps.
Whereas I agree {that a} 996 work tradition is dangerous, “mendacity flat” appears like escapism to me.
People who find themselves “mendacity flat” work each time they want to whereas people who find themselves “financially free” work each time they need to.
I’ve additionally talked about “wage slavery” in my weblog many instances earlier than and the way we will free ourselves.
“Mendacity flat” doesn’t free us from “wage slavery” however as an alternative shackles us ceaselessly as wage slaves.
Having nice desires whereas mendacity in mattress is kind of good however “mendacity flat” may result in nightmares.
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