Forget 60, China Thinks Your Life Is Over Once You Hit 35

• Employers prefer to hire Chinese workers before the age of 35. 
• Due to the trend, “Curse of 35”, a phrase similar to Twitter in China, has become viral. 
• One person complained about the “curse” and wrote: “You’re not old enough to work when you are 35 but too young to retire by 60.”

Many people fear gray hairs and crows’ feet that can come with age. Midlife crisisIn China, however, millennials are afraid of reaching a career-ending age: 35. 

This anxiety has been summarized in the phrase, “Curse of 35”, a concept and hashtag which is becoming increasingly popular. Then, go to Twitter in China Weibo. This refers to the preference of the Chinese employers for hiring employees who are under 35 years old.  

“I am afraid I won’t keep my job. I will then have to look for another job while dealing the temper of the employer. It’s too frightening and stressful.” You can read more about it hereWeibo user laments the “Curse of 35” 

“Life can be tough too. I’m single and don’t have the money to buy a home. Where will I live when I’m old? Landlords are not interested in renting to the elderly. “It’s difficult to earn money in your old age,” the poster continued.  In this world, you can only roam around with nowhere to go.

Weibo has been flooded with similar sentiments. Many people agree that reaching 35 will be a huge setback to their career prospects.

“We are in a vicious circle,” The following are some of the ways to get in touch with each otherWeibo, China’s Twitter equivalent. “You’re not old enough to retire yet, but you are too young to start working at 35.”

Ageism is a problem in China, as the government encourages younger people to apply for civil service positions. In the Chinese civil services, most of the entry-level posts are available to those over 30. The following are some examples of how to use 18 You can also find out more about the following: 35. Beijing has made some moves. Increase the age limit for hiring to 40But this only applies to those with a master’s or a doctorate degree. 

“Private employers feel no concern about discriminatory hiring since the state has done so,” Tianlei Huang, a researcher at the Peterson Institute for International EconomicsInsider reported that.

And it’s not just about finding work — Chinese workers being phased out at what was previously viewed as the prime of their careers means their livelihoods could be seriously affected.

Tania LennonThe executive director of the International Institute for Management DevelopmentInsider reported that “the 35-year mark is important because it’s when you reach the height of your earning potential.” Lennon thinks this trend will cause “significant problems” for Chinese society if the people do not have enough income to build their financial reserves.

Some people have already expressed their concerns about being forced out of the workplace. 

“I’m 34 and I lost my job about three months ago. Will I be able survive this year?” You can read more about it here a Weibo post. 

The “Curse of 35”, a Chinese work culture that is grueling, has a direct offshoot.

It is due in part to a work culture that demands long hours. Also known as “996“Chinese workers who wish to advance in their careers are expected to work from 9 am to 9 pm, six days per week. 

As a result, employers prefer young, healthy people who are willing to put in long hours. 

Huang, from the Peterson Institute for International Economics, said that younger workers have better health than older workers, and tend to be less burdened by family obligations. This allows them to work more hours. 

Quy HuyInsider was told by an INSEAD Professor and Academic Director of the China Initiative that many Chinese companies operate on the false assumption that workers over 35 years old are less flexible. The companies in China also believe that workers who are over 35 will be less technologically adept and slower to learn new methods of working. 

Employers can hire younger workers for less money because of the influx of youths who are unemployed.

It’s not just about hiring workers. The companies are hoping to make money from the record youth unemployment rates.China’s official statistics shows that at least one fifth of Chinese youths will be unemployed by the second quarter 2023. National Bureau of Statistics. 

At this time, the youth unemployment rate is high. Therefore, many young workers will work for less. So companies are simply responding to this,” Kelvin Seah, a senior economics lecturer at the National University of Singapore, told Insider. 

“Why hire an older employee when you can get a younger one for a fraction of what it costs?” Seah went on.

An aging population means the “Curse of 35” trend may just correct itself — but it’s already hurting millennials

China has a preference for younger workers at a moment when it is struggling with a Population crisis. China’s population fell due to the falling birth rate First time since early 1960s, the world’s population has shrunk. China’s population dropped by 850,000 last year according to the country’s National Bureau of Statistics

The following are some of the ways to get in touch with each other The aging populationIt’s likely that employers won’t have the ability to rely on young workers indefinitely. It could also be a blessing to those looking to escape the “curse of 35.”

Huang from Peterson Institute for International Economics said, “Employers are able so far to discriminate and replace older employees with younger workers due to the large number of young graduates seeking jobs.” 

In ten years they won’t be able to afford that luxury. Huang continued, “Because the Chinese population is shrinking and the age groups below 35 are shrinking.” 

Seah from the National University of Singapore believes the forces of free market can help solve the problem.

Seah told Insider the increased competition among younger workers would “ultimately drive up youth wages and make them more expensive to hire.” He explained that older workers would be “relatively cheaper and more attractive” for employers. 

But even if the “Curse of 35” were to resolve itself by sheer necessity in a couple of decades, one thing is clear — it’s plaguing China and its youths right now.

After having to deal with Economic conditions are roughEarning too little money Invest in savingsThe “curse of 35” is a further insult. No wonder so many people suffer from a “curse of 35”. Forgoing the hustle to join a “lie flat” movement,You can either give up life or “just give up” on it. “Letting it rot” altogether. 

Maybe a Weibo comment about the curse is best. 

“We’ve created nothing but a bunch of aimless individuals.” It’s not because 35-year olds are lazy. One person said, “It is because the society rejects them.” wrote.