I had this weird dream where I got hired at a restaurant in China. The place looked like one of those classic American Chinese buffets, the kind you find in the Northeastern US. I was getting a tour of the place by either a coworker or manager, and they were telling me I needed to learn Mandarin ASAP. The pressure of having to learn a new language in such a short time really stressed me out. Honestly, I was so relieved when I woke up and realized it wasn’t real.
This dream seems like it’s tied to feelings of pressure and uncertainty about new challenges. Getting hired at the restaurant and having to learn Mandarin quickly could symbolize a situation in your waking life where you feel rushed or overwhelmed to adapt or meet expectations. Maybe you’re facing something unfamiliar, and the idea of needing to perform or learn fast is causing some stress. The relief you felt waking up suggests that it’s something you’re not quite ready to tackle yet—or just the pressure of it is too much at the moment.
