Winter is coming, how to get through it?I have a friend who is a manager in a Fortune 500 company, and in the past few years, he has been booming, buying a house, buying a car, buying jewelry, and all kinds of high consumption. However, this year, the company's efficiency has seriously declined and began to lay off employees and reduce salaries, due to the Xi of not saving money in the early stage, resulting in great pressure on life now. It made me realize that winter was here and we needed to find a way to get through it.
According to statistics, in the first half of 2023, 460,000 enterprises across the country will close down, 3.1 million self-employed people will be deregistered, nearly 800 million people will be in debt, and 23 million people will be unemployed. In this economic environment, staying up is more important than anything else, and every penny is very precious.
In the past, popular companies such as Alibaba, JD.com and other large Internet companies laid off 20% of their employees at one time is not new. Didi users fell from 45 million to 10 million, and Ctrip users fell from 26 million to 6 million. Lacking the revenue brought by users, most Internet companies are laying off employees and cutting salaries. The number of app users for job hunting has skyrocketed at a rate of 200%. However, the competition for good positions is fierce or no one is willing to leave, and although the interview invitation is issued for the bad positions, it is likely that HR is in order to complete the company's recruitment indicators, and there is actually no shortage of people.
Former iron job bowls, such as teachers and civil servants, have begun to reduce their staffing and turn to contract or temporary workers. Even under these circumstances, the number of applicants for the civil service examination this year still exceeded 1 million, and there was even a phenomenon of 10,000 people running for one post. It is becoming increasingly difficult for the average person to find a stable job.
In the face of such a dilemma, we need to re-examine our lifestyle and consumption concepts.
First of all, we need to spend rationally and avoid unnecessary expenses. Tmall's performance has been declining, and the low-priced Pinduoduo has become the first choice for online shoppingStarbucks closed 400 chain stores, and affordable Luckin Coffee became the first choice for white-collar workers. Everyone's consumption concept has begun to change, and reducing spending has become the mainstream of consumption.
Second, we also need to actively look for new opportunities and outlets. In the current predicament, we must not only consume rationally, but also actively look for new ways and opportunities. This could mean looking for new job opportunities, starting a business, or investing in a new project. It is only through positive attitudes and actions that we can truly survive this winter and meet the challenges ahead. to confusion and worry, and even loss of confidence.
Economic development is cyclical, and while the current economic environment is upright, keep in mind that this is only temporary. Although we are having a difficult time now, you need to be prepared for two things: one is the psychological preparation to get through it, and the other is the entrepreneurial preparation to learn Xi new skills. Along the way, cherish every penny in your pocket and learn Xi new skills. Remember, opportunities are reserved for those who are prepared. When spring is in full bloom, I believe that opportunities everywhere will provide space for you to show your talents.