I. Introduction.
In recent years, an interesting phenomenon has attracted people's attention: people in the north, especially in the northeast, are far more enthusiastic about taking the civil service exam than in southern cities. This dedication is reflected not only in the large number of applicants, but also in their unique understanding and attitude towards the civil service profession. So, why are northerners so obsessed with taking the civil service exam?What kind of truth and myth are hidden behind this?
Second, the attractiveness of the iron rice bowl.
First of all, we need to understand the attraction of the "iron rice bowl" of civil servants to northerners. Civil servants, as members of state organs, have a relatively stable working environment and treatment. In the North, this stability is especially important for people. The climatic conditions and geography there make people more stable in life. And the position of a civil servant undoubtedly provides a relatively stable income** and social security.
3. Social status and respect.
Secondly, civil servants, as a profession with a high social status, are also favored by northerners. In Chinese society throughout the ages, civil servants have been regarded as a relatively "decent" profession, with relatively high social status and respect. This respect stems not only from the profession itself, but also from the values of justice, fairness and stability that public servants represent. So, being a civil servant means not only getting a job, but also gaining a social status and respect.
4. Myth: Civil servants are equal to a comfortable life
However, despite the above-mentioned advantages, the civil service profession is also considered too comfortable and unchallenging. This myth stems mainly from a misunderstanding of the civil service profession. It feels like working from 9 to 5, without wind and rain, various benefits and so on.
In fact, the civil service profession is not an easy and idle job. They are distributed in various fields, and quietly contribute to social development, public services and nation-building. Therefore, we should abandon this kind of thinking and put the civil service profession in perspective.
5. Conclusion: Rationally view the career of civil servants.
Judging from the above points, it is no accident that northerners are obsessed with taking the civil service examination. Behind this is their quest for a stable life, their desire for social status and respect, and their recognition of the values of justice, fairness, and stability.
However, we should also take a rational view of the civil service profession and avoid falling into the myth of a comfortable life. When choosing a career, we should make decisions based on our own interests and abilities, rather than blindly pursuing the so-called "iron rice bowl".
In fact, for northerners, taking the civil service exam is not the only way out. We also encourage young people to broaden their horizons and try different career paths. At the same time, the state and society are also increasing support and investment in other industries to improve the attractiveness and treatment level of other industries.
We need to be more understanding and tolerant on this issue. The insistence of northerners on the civil service exam is not their problem or mistake, but due to the intertwining influence of various social, cultural and historical factors. China's 5,000-year-old feudal social ideology cannot be changed in a short period of time.
We should understand and respect their choices, and we should also encourage and help them explore other career paths. Only then can we truly build a fair, inclusive and vibrant society.