An increasing number of young workers in China are quitting their jobs before they've sorted out a new one. CGTN reporter Zheng Chunying has the story.

The final countdown to the realization of a dream.

Xu Chuan is working round the clock to ensure his new coffee shop is everything he wanted it to be.

His concept – quite unique and based on years of study and global experiences – incorporates all kinds of tastes and flavors, including mint and a host of different fruits.

However, getting to this point took a significant leap of faith after he became disillusioned with his job as a product manager for an online education company.

XU CHUAN FOUNDER, REBREW CAFES "I decided to quit my job, not only because I felt I was not interested in it but also because of the limited potential of the industry. And six months later, I decided to start my own business. My goal is to make it a popular beverage among young people in China."

And he's not alone.

More and more young Chinese are taking to what's being called a "naked resignation" where they quit their jobs without ANY back-up plan or without knowing where their next pay-check is coming from.

25-year-old Uki is another example. She resigned from an advertisement agency a month ago. But unlike Xu, who had a clear vision of his future, Uki is less certain about hers.

For now, she's exploring her favorite past-times and hobbies, such as diving and surfing, while she's still young and free, happy to put her career on hold, and undaunted by the prospect of being unemployed.

UKI JIN "I'm not anxious about that at all. I felt so tired about the endless 9-to-5 grind. Work is not everything, so I decided to take a rest for now, and enjoy life."

ZHENG CHUNYING BEIJING "A recent survey showed that more than 70 percent of respondents had either gone through with naked resignation, or were considering it. It all points out to more dramatic social change in China where such a casual attitude would hardly have been imagined a decade ago. So, from a 'job-is-everything' work ethic to having the scope to indulge one's personal interests, what's behind this generational shift in values?"

To find some answers, I turned a blogger on career development who suggested today's young people aren't burdened with the same financial or emotional constraints are their parents.

YIN ZHENG BLOGGER ON CAREER DEVELOPMENT "It's because of economic growth and the asset accumulation of society. People have more freedom to pursue their happiness now without worrying about basic living standards. On top of that, job opportunities are diversifying more and more – you don't have to stay in the office to make a living."

While Mr. Yin praised the youngsters' carefree attitude to life, he also advised against totally irrational and impulsive decisions.

Needless to say, for China's younger generation, a secure job and a stable career are important, but maybe not as much as their parents would like.

Instead, they want rewarding life experiences that give them pleasure, freedom and peace of mind.

ZHENG CHUNYING, CGTN, BEIJING.