<p>As technology has developed, the group of “slashies” has grown and expanded, seeking to achieve personal values and well-being. Based on the JD-R model, we explore the direct effects of slashies’ role stress on subjective well-being, and the mediating role of psychological detachment and emotional exhaustion, to understand their feelings. In terms of personal resources, we theorize that self-efficacy can alleviate the negative effects of slashies’ role stress. Meanwhile, in light of the beneficial effects of external resources, we consider that the optimal condition for slashies to enhance subjective well-being is a combination of job autonomy and self-efficacy. Three studies were designed. Study 1 (a two-wave survey of 291 slashies in the service industry of China) shows that slashies’ role stress has a significant negative effect on subjective well-being, and psychological detachment and emotional exhaustion are mediators in this process. Self-efficacy plays a moderating role in the relationship between slashies’ role stress and psychological detachment. Study 2 (a three-wave survey of 170 slashies from Taiwan) confirms the findings of Study 1 and provides further evidence for the three-way interaction. The three-way interaction term between slashies’ role stress, self-efficacy and job autonomy has improved psychological detachment, subjective well-being. To verify a causal relationship, Study 3 (a 2 × 2 × 2 vignette-based experiment involving 666 participants) was conducted. Study 3 verifies the hypotheses that were not able to find support in Study 1 and Study 2. Finally, we discuss the theoretical and practical implications, providing valuable insights into resource recovery and career choices for employees.</p>