Chinese 9-5 Work Day in Real Life: Working with Me
About this video
This video offers a rare and genuine look at what a typical 9-5 work day looks like in Shanghai, one of China's busiest cities. The creator takes viewers along for a full day at the office, from the morning commute on the crowded metro to lunch breaks, meetings, and finally the evening wind-down. There is no dramatization or glamorization here; instead, the video captures the quiet, relatable moments that make up everyday working life in urban China. Viewers will see the small details that define the experience, like grabbing a quick breakfast from a street stall, navigating the office tea culture, and the subtle interactions between colleagues. It is a perfect watch for anyone curious about how modern Chinese professionals balance productivity, social connections, and personal time in a fast-paced environment. The atmosphere is calm and observational, making it feel like you are shadowing a friend for the day.
Video transcript
Morning, guys. It seems cold. Hello, everyone. This is HTTC How to Do Something China. I am working day. Today, I'm going to show you what is a real 9-5 office worker whole day like. I'm going to show you my breakfast, my lunch, how I work, and who I work with for the rest of the day. Uh you have just seen my morning, right? Now, let's see my breakfast. I usually have my breakfast in a convenience store cuz it's affordable. This smells nice. Let's go. I got a soy milk and a potato chicken pancake. I don't have that much time, so I'm going to take it to
my office and eat it. By the way, this soy milk is so warm, very suitable for today. Morning. Mhm. That boss didn't lie to me. It is good. Actually, I'm a little bit late today, but my company doesn't need to clock in. And now I'm watching some vlogs cuz I'm going to Wuhan for the next few days. Have you guys ever been to Wuhan? That's a very nice city and very exciting to go there. Bye-bye. What I am going to eat. Oh. I'm going to try this. The beef fried rice cake with soup. It's fried, but with soup. Weird. With extra beef. Oh, too expensive. No extra
beef. It is 35, but I have a coupon. Now it is 27. Nice deal. I usually order my lunch 30 minutes before the lunch time. So, when I get off work, it will arrive. Perfect time. I need to get my delivery downstairs. Where is Oh. My food. Very excited. I haven't eat this for a long time. Beef fried rice cake with soup. It's local. It's a special thing in Ningbo. It's very different from other cities fried rice cake. See? With soup. Maybe I do need an extra beef. I'm like searching it in my soup. Oh, got one. Super delicious. Oh, just like when I was a kid
and my mom made it for me every week. See? This rice cake is different from the Korean rice cake. It is round and a flat and really, really soft. I'm going to find a video to watch. This is my dish. I always ate my meal while enjoying her videos. And my colleagues Tasty she's Mr. Beast. A little I'm going to get downstairs and get a coffee. Take a little walk to digest. Cuz tomorrow I'm going on a business trip. So now I'm showing my friend how to get my home and feed my cat. This is a Chinese coffee brand called Luckin. It is way much cheaper than
Starbucks. I only spent 9.9 yuan for my I'm waiting for that. Yi Yang Qian Xi. Do you guys know him? Very famous actor in China. I got a similar with him in his hand. Toasted coconut latte. Oh, actually I don't need a straw. I usually walk around this square, but today it's just too cold. Let's head back to my office. I just accidentally heard my day colleague is having a date tonight, and me and another colleague are going to join them. We want to find out what does the guy look like, and what are they going to talk about. On the other hand, of course,
we want a free meal and gossip a little bit. Now it's weekly meeting time. Now I'm going to join the date. Super excited. So, this is my whole day of working. How do you think of my day? I'm kind of happy because of this free meal and some juicy stories. Can you tell me some differences between our work and your work in your country? Okay, that's all for today. Bye-bye, everyone.
