Literal Translation: Drawing a pancake
Actual Meaning: When leadership promises huge future rewards, equity, or promotions to keep you working long hours without actual raises.
Western Meme Parallel: Selling pipe dreams / Dangling a carrot / Blowing smoke
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From the ancient proverb 'Drawing a pancake to quench hunger' (画饼充饥). Re-energized by tech startup culture.
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