Let it rot? Quiet quitting? I recently came across these two new terms that are related to the great resignation / lying flat movement. Essentially the working class is unhappy with their current situation and it gives rise to these movements as a middle finger to the system. We will look at the various terms and what ideas stand behind them. Table of Contents

• What Is Lying Flat?
• What Is The Great Resignation?
• What Is “Let It Rot” a.k.a 摆烂?
• What Is Quiet Quitting?
• Singapore’s Version
• What Are The Reasons For These Movements?
• TL, DR

What Is Lying Flat? Photo by JOYUMA on Unsplash Lying flat is a direct translation from a Chinese term, tang ping (躺平). To lie flat is to minimize consumption, maximize happiness and only work to have enough income to survive. By living an extremely minimalistic lifestyle, individuals can lower their consumption levels to the minimum....