Someone**: In less than 5 years, half of the people will be forced to "return home"!Can you believe it?
In recent decades, China's urbanization process has developed rapidly, and many rural people have chosen to move to cities to work and live. Cities have become the main living space for modern people. According to the National Bureau of Statistics, as of 2022, China's urban permanent population has reached 920.71 million.
Despite the continuous increase in the urban population, some people are bold that in the next five years, there will be a phenomenon of "reverse urbanization", and some people may be forced to return to the countryside from the cities.
How can we, as ordinary people, respond to these possible changes?Let's dive into the challenges of returning home.
People with heavy mortgages
When the city skyline is shrouded in high-rise buildings and there are real estate advertisements everywhere, we have to think about the question: what is the urban dream?
In recent years, with the rapid development of the economy, the real estate market has boomed exceptionally. From small towns to big cities, soaring house prices seem to have become the norm. However, behind this is the heavy burden and pressure of life for countless families.
Every young person who comes to the city has a simple and expectant dream: to find a good job in the city, buy a house of their own, and enjoy urban life. But reality and dreams often go against each other. Housing prices are constantly rising, leaving many newcomers torn between a heavy mortgage and rising rents.
In this case, a return to the countryside seems enticing. In the countryside, you may not be able to enjoy the convenience and prosperity of the city, but there are vast fields, accompanied by family, and there is a long-lost tranquility. What's more, they don't have to take on heavy debt for a small space.
People who have lost their jobs due to artificial intelligence
While we enjoy the convenience brought by artificial intelligence, we cannot ignore its impact.
Industries such as manufacturing, finance, healthcare, and education are all deeply affected by AI.
Foxconn's unmanned factory is just the beginning. As AI technology continues to advance, more industries will be impacted, from waiters to lawyers.
Technological progress has increased efficiency, but it also means that those who are unable to adapt to new technologies are at risk of losing their jobs.
Many low- and middle-skilled workers, especially in manufacturing, may find it difficult to make a living in the cities and therefore choose to return to the countryside.
In a highly competitive job market, people over the age of 35 are facing unprecedented challenges. The problems encountered by this group are not limited to work, but also permeate all aspects of life.
More and more companies are less inclined to hire employees in this age group, which not only hurts the self-esteem of middle-aged people, but also limits their career development opportunities.
Some companies may find middle-aged employees more difficult to manage or more demanding salaries, and therefore prefer to hire younger graduates. This bias has led middle-aged people to feel that their experience and skills are undervalued, and unemployment has risen as a result.
However, this issue is not only a workplace challenge, but also involves all aspects of life. Many middle-aged people buy houses in the city for better job opportunities, and unemployment means that they are under huge mortgage pressure.
Not only does this put their finances at stake, but it can also force them to consider selling their homes and living in temporary rentals, exacerbating their sense of instability.
Another key issue is the cost of a child's education. Middle-aged people often have children in school, and they want their children to get the best education possible. However, unemployment can force them to cut back on education spending, posing a threat to their children's future development.
People who can't stand the high cost of living in the city
Before coming to the city to work hard, everyone hoped that they would be able to save a down payment for a house by working hard. However, the expenses they face after buying a house, such as decoration, property fees, water and electricity bills, and parking fees, are unexpected expenses.
These fixed expenses, combined with living expenses and children's education, make it very difficult for people who do not have a long-term stable income to survive in the city. These expenses have to be dealt with every month, and in the event of unemployment or exceptional circumstances, the financial pressure becomes enormous.
For people with limited family finances, illness or other unexpected circumstances in the family can put them in a difficult situation. Any eventuality could make it difficult for them to survive in the city.
Finally
The pressures of city life have led many people to re-examine their ideal life. The countryside, once thought to be barren, is now a place where many people seek peace and freedom.
Whether you choose urban or rural areas, the most important thing is to clarify your life goals and make the most suitable choice based on your own conditions.
Society and society should also pay attention to the problems reflected behind this phenomenon, and strive to create a more equitable and inclusive social environment, so that everyone can realize their own life value. Social