Civil servants have always been coveted by university graduates because of their high social status, stable nature of work, and generous benefits. The stability of civil servants gives them a comfortable and comfortable life, and they can enjoy a substantial pension after retirement. Although the basic salary of civil servants is not high, they can earn quite a lot through various benefits and subsidies. However, in recent years, the bad economic situation has led to a depression in all walks of life, and many private companies have had to lay off employees and cut salaries, while the salaries of civil servants have been relatively stable. Even during the pandemic, the income of civil servants has not been affected much. However, it has recently been reported that due to the economic depression and the decrease in local fiscal revenues, the year-end bonuses and basic performance of civil servants in some places have been suspended, and even the salaries of civil servants will be adjusted. This news has caused widespread concern, and if these measures are really implemented, the salary income of civil servants will shrink significantly.
In order to alleviate the pressure on local finances, some localities have begun to abolish the administrative establishment of civil servants and recruit new staff in the capacity of contract workers on a contract basis. In this way, their remuneration will naturally decrease, while at the same time managing these employees more effectively. Because they are contract workers, they have to be assessed every year, and as long as they fail to pass the assessment, the ** department has the right to directly dismiss them. This way, you can do more with less. In order to keep their jobs, these contract workers will inevitably work harder and dare not slack off. However, this does not mean that there will be fishing in troubled waters or passive sabotage, because they have a strict restrictive rule that only by being conscientious and doing their best can they stay on the job. Of course, this is only a reform measure taken by the ** department in order to activate the enthusiasm of employees. For those in civil service positions, the impact is not great. As for the suspension of year-end bonuses and performance pay, it is a temporary measure, and there is no need to worry too much. After the economic situation improves, these suspended bonuses and salaries will still be paid to civil servants.
Although teachers have career establishments, their salaries are similar to those of civil servants. In recent years, teachers' salaries have gradually reached parity with those of civil servants, and in some places even slightly higher than those of civil servants. So, will this salary adjustment storm affect teachers?Unfortunately, this adjustment is also a glory and a loss for teachers. A graduate of Tsinghua University gave up his place to become a teacher in Shenzhen. He now calls it "cheated" because his salary has been reduced by 8-100,000 yuan, and the average monthly salary is only more than 10,000 yuan. Such economic pressures can be imagined. Not only in Shenzhen, but recently a teacher in Dangshan, Anhui Province, who has been working as a teacher for 6 years, complained to the government affairs platform, saying that only the basic salary was paid in November, and no one-time incentive salary was paid. Her salary base is still 5 yuan short of 2,500, which is not enough for her to pay off the mortgage and raise two children. And in October, after deducting pension insurance, she got a salary of only more than 2,000 yuan. One person's salary can't even pay off the mortgage, and he has to support two children, this kind of financial pressure can be imagined. If this situation continues, the quality of life will decline dramatically. The response of the relevant local ** departments is that due to the impact of the economic downturn, their financial operation is very difficult, and the issuance of basic performance awards will be suspended from November 2023. This means that teachers are also facing pay cuts.
The issue of the salaries of civil servants and teachers has always been a matter of concern, both from a societal and individual perspective. For civil servants, they enjoy stable jobs and generous benefits, but they also have the best income, which is their advantage. However, in recent years, due to the bad economic situation, the salary of civil servants in some places has changed, and the year-end bonus and performance pay have been suspended, and the salary will also face adjustment. For teachers, although their salaries have been in line with those of civil servants in recent years, and even slightly higher than those of civil servants in some places, they are not immune to the storm of salary cuts.
This situation has caused people to think deeply. Civil servants and teachers are important jobs in the country, and they have the important responsibility of cultivating talents and serving the society. Their salary package should be matched by their hard work and professional skills to maintain their quality of life and motivation at work. When the economic situation is good, their wages should be reasonably increased and not affected by the economic downturn. If the economic situation is not good, other ways to address the financial pressure can be sought instead of cutting the salaries of civil servants and teachers.
In addition, the issue of the salaries of civil servants and teachers is not only about the quality of life of individuals, but also about the development of the country and society. Civil servants and teachers are important pillars of the country's governance and education system, and the quality and motivation of their work directly affect the country's development and social stability. If their wages are unreasonable, it is likely to lead to problems such as brain drain, reduced personnel input, and reduced work quality, which will affect the progress of the whole society.
Therefore, attention should be paid to the salary of civil servants and teachers, and their salaries should be reasonably increased to ensure that they have enough income to maintain the quality of life and work. At the same time, measures should also be taken to ensure the stability of local finances and ensure that the salaries of civil servants and teachers are paid on time. Only in this way can civil servants and teachers better perform their duties and make greater contributions to the development of the country and society.