With the development of society and the intensification of competition, graduate qualifications are becoming more and more important for job seekers. Therefore, the scale of the postgraduate entrance examination is gradually increasing every year, and the pressure of competition is also increasing. However, the first batch of "absenteeism" for the postgraduate entrance examination in 2024 has struck, and this phenomenon has attracted widespread attention from all walks of life. According to statistics, the number of people who abandoned the test this year exceeded 1 million, more than double that of previous years, which has triggered people to think about the reasons behind it.
One striking case is Xiao Wang, who hails from rural Shandong. He had always dreamed of going to graduate school, but in the end he chose to abandon the exam. His decision came as a surprise to his friends and family, as he had already put in a year and a half of hard work to prepare for the exam. However, after graduating from university, Xiao Wang suffered a series of setbacks and failed to find his ideal job for several months, which made him feel extremely lost. With the support of his family, he decided to take the graduate exam, but in the process of preparing for the exam, his grades were not satisfactory, and the road ahead became more and more difficult. After careful consideration, Xiao Wang finally chose to give up the graduate school exam.
At present, the number of graduate students who apply for graduate school is increasing every year, but the number of people who can actually pass the examination is very limited. According to statistics, less than 30% of the total number of applicants passed the postgraduate examination. This data has left many candidates feeling disappointed and anxious, and they begin to doubt their abilities and worth, and even feel disconfident about the future. Due to the excessive pressure of exams, some candidates began to experience symptoms of psychological anxiety and depression, and their quality of life and learning were also seriously affected. In this case, some students choose to forgo graduate exams and replan their future in order to protect their mental health.
In addition to psychological pressure, family expectations are also one of the reasons why some students give up on graduate school entrance examinations. Many students don't really realize the importance and significance of the graduate exam before they sign up for it. They prefer to be able to find a stable job and go straight into the workforce rather than further their education. However, under the influence of their family's expectations and their peers, they also chose to blindly follow the trend and sign up for graduate exams. However, as they progressed to the level of study, they gradually realized the difficulty and competition of the exam, and began to doubt whether they would be able to pass the exam. In this case, some students choose to give up the graduate school entrance examination and go straight to employment.
The timing of postgraduate examinations often conflicts with other preparation examinations and entrance examinations for state-owned enterprises and small enterprises. For some students, this is a very troublesome choice. They need to consider their career plans, family situation, financial pressures and other factors, weigh the pros and cons, and finally make a decision. Some students choose to give up their graduate exams and set their sights on employment. They believe that if they can go straight to the job, they will be able to achieve financial independence earlier than if they were looking for a job after graduating from graduate school, which is a more suitable option for them.
Everyone's life path is different, and giving up on graduate school exams doesn't mean failing. On the contrary, it may be a rational choice, a re-planning and adjustment of one's own future development. In the face of pressure and challenges, students need to learn to adjust their mindset and face difficulties and setbacks positively. At the same time, parents and society should understand and respect students' choices. Only by giving students more support and encouragement to help them find their own path can they become more determined and confident on the road to pursuing their dreams. In this fast-paced, highly competitive era, we should respect everyone's choices and understand their situation and mood. Waiver of graduate school exams does not mean giving up on the pursuit of the future, on the contrary, it may be a more sensible choice and a decision made by an individual after weighing the pros and cons. Together, we should create a more harmonious and inclusive social environment, where everyone can find their own path to development.