Journalist at BEAMSTART. I write about breaking business news in the region.
Probably not as bad as the west simply because people here are less entitled and "karen"-like.
Plus the level of income is much lower here in Asia, so people need their jobs and will struggle harder to keep them - especially in poorer countries.
While I do believe more Asians will be involved in remote / freelance jobs, this shift has been happening for a while now, and probably will increase as more western companies hire remote talent.
I do agree with Alfred. I think the Great Resignation would not affect Asia much. This is because the Great Resignation derives from:
Workers especially in the service sector resigning due to poor working condition
Workers seeking a work-life balance
To move on to other jobs, they would need to have the capability to support themselves during those periods of unemployment.
In terms of the Asian work environment, I do think companies or upcoming startups would learn from the Great Resignation happening in the West to not repeat the mistakes.
I also believe that the Great Resignation could bring some perspectives of work-life balance and mental health of workers to the Asian work culture.
