At present, the "return tide" of migrant workers has attracted widespread attention. In the face of various difficulties, migrant workers have left the cities and returned to their rural hometowns to seek a way out of their livelihoods. What are the deep-seated reasons behind this?
First of all, migrant workers have lost their jobs and the economy in the city, and their lives have become extremely difficult, and at the same time, the high cost of living in the city has also made them unaffordable. Therefore, they choose to return to their rural villages, hoping to find a new way of life in their hometown.
Secondly, these migrant workers have worked hard in the city for many years and have accumulated some hard-earned savings. When they return to their hometowns, they can use the money to open a small shop or set up a stall to make a living for their family. For them, the county seat is very close to their hometown in the countryside, and it is convenient to go home to visit their relatives and deal with some family affairs.
However, contrary to outside advice, these migrant workers who have returned to their hometowns are not willing to buy houses in the county. They realize that they are farmers, and whether they are in the city or the county, they must never forget their identity. If something unfavorable happens to the county, such as difficulty in doing business or making money, they lack the ability to do business and do business as farmers, and they cannot establish themselves in the county, so they tend to return to their rural hometowns.
Compared with cities, rural areas have many advantages and attractions, which is also an important reason why returning migrant workers are willing to return to rural areas.
First of all, rural areas have become an ideal safe haven in the face of epidemic prevention and control. Rural areas are relatively sparsely populated and not as densely populated as cities, so rural areas are not only effective in avoiding the epidemic, but also avoid the difficulties of life. By returning to their hometowns, migrant workers can obtain a safer living environment and avoid the risk of being difficult to resist the epidemic in the city.
Second, rural areas are the ideal safe haven during difficult socio-economic times. When working in cities, migrant workers often become victims of economic and financial crises, and lose their livelihoods once they lose their jobs. When they return to the countryside, they can grow grain through their own labor to support their families and solve their own food and clothing problems. Growing vegetables can not only be self-sufficient, but also exchange for some oil and salt for daily necessities, achieving economic self-sufficiency and a full and diverse life.
Finally, the rural people are simple, and the villagers are Xi to helping each other, which can be reflected in the spirit of mutual assistance when the economy is difficult. Compared with the unfamiliar interpersonal relationships and indifferent atmosphere in the city, when they return to the countryside, migrant workers can get help and care from the villagers. This kind of warmth and humanity is a great comfort and reliance for these migrant workers who have experienced many difficulties.
Working in the city for many years, migrant workers have experienced many hardships and bitter things. They are unemployed, low-income and deprived of livelihood. Therefore, for them, returning to the countryside is the most ideal place to be, the most secure place.
For these migrant workers who have returned to their hometowns, they are not nostalgic for city life and are reluctant to buy a house in the county, mainly because they have a deep understanding of their identity and situation. After experiencing the hardships they encountered in the city, they realized that the city was not a suitable living environment for them, not to mention that they were born as farmers. Having not suffered from the city, I am afraid it is difficult to understand their helplessness and choice.
In short, there are many complex reasons and motivations behind the "return to their hometowns" of migrant workers, including economic factors, living difficulties and identity. The advantages and attractiveness of the countryside make them willing to return to their hometowns and start their lives anew. However, we should also pay attention to the challenges and difficulties faced by these migrant workers, and strive to provide them with better support and assistance. Only in this way can we create a better future for them.