But a new trend flooding Chinese social media takes casual to the next level, with young workers sharing videos of themselves wearing their “grossest” clothes to the office.
Experts say it’s part of a wider rebellion by young people against the rigidity of the workplace and the grueling working hours it takes to succeed.
It refers to the changes people can go through when they start working a 9-to-5 job — ending the day feeling lethargic and giving up on their appearance due to fatigue.
Social media users have joked that if you wear your favorite outfit to work, it’ll be contaminated by the “Ban Wei” as the office vibe creeps into your personal life.
Yet, the same people showcasing their gross work outfits are those who wear more fashionable attire for social occasions, Jack Porteous of China-focused consultancy firm TONG Global told Business Insider.
Short of just “lying flat” or “letting it rot,” the “gross outfits” are perhaps the closest Chinese professionals can get to venting their grievances without outright quitting their jobs.
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But a new trend flooding Chinese social media takes casual to the next level, with young workers sharing videos of themselves wearing their “grossest” clothes to the office.
Experts say it’s part of a wider rebellion by young people against the rigidity of the workplace and the grueling working hours it takes to succeed.
It refers to the changes people can go through when they start working a 9-to-5 job — ending the day feeling lethargic and giving up on their appearance due to fatigue.
Social media users have joked that if you wear your favorite outfit to work, it’ll be contaminated by the “Ban Wei” as the office vibe creeps into your personal life.
Yet, the same people showcasing their gross work outfits are those who wear more fashionable attire for social occasions, Jack Porteous of China-focused consultancy firm TONG Global told Business Insider.
Short of just “lying flat” or “letting it rot,” the “gross outfits” are perhaps the closest Chinese professionals can get to venting their grievances without outright quitting their jobs.
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