The reason for the sudden "return to hometown" in rural areas has been revealed, and agricultural revitalization has boosted the recovery of rural areas
Reasons for the return of older migrant workers.
Today, older migrant workers are part of the wave of returnees. They have more responsibilities and affection on their shoulders, and there are more chores to deal with in the countryside. These older migrant workers are mainly engaged in garbage removal and construction sites, and also play an important role in rural festivals, funerals, weddings and other activities. Since these rural activities are mainly concentrated in winter, many elderly migrant workers choose to return to their hometowns early. They have a deep nostalgia for their hometown and longing to go home to reunite with their loved ones and spend a happy year with their families.
Elderly migrant workers have deep human contacts and feelings in rural areas, which is one of the main reasons why they return to their hometowns early. During the Chinese New Year, there are often gatherings of relatives and friends in the camp, and there are also many social activities, which elderly migrant workers are looking forward to participating, taking this opportunity to strengthen family ties and cherish family and friendship.
The economic downturn has led to migrant workers returning to their hometowns ahead of schedule.
Nowadays, the economic downturn and the recession in all walks of life have put many migrant workers under pressure. They are finding it increasingly difficult to earn money, while the pressure of life is increasing. Especially for freelancers and some working people, jobs are hard to find, wages are getting lower and lower, and even they can't even get paid on time. At the same time, the price of goods** is also putting more and more pressure on the urban life of many migrant workers. What's more, many businesses are overwhelmed and on the verge of bankruptcy, which means that many migrant workers lose their jobs and are even at risk of being laid off.
Faced with such an economic environment, migrant workers choose to return to their hometowns early, perhaps in search of more opportunities or a better way of life in their cities of origin. They want to use the Chinese New Year to get together and discuss their future with their families, find new job opportunities, or even start their own businesses. For migrant workers, going home early for the Chinese New Year is not only a filial piety to their families, but also an opportunity to create a better future for themselves and their families.
Reasons for the return of migrant workers engaged in seasonal work.
Among the migrant workers, some are engaged in seasonal work, such as farm work during the busy season and tour guides during the peak tourist season. In the winter, these seasonal jobs are reduced or even stopped. Therefore, at this time of year, migrant workers choose to return to their hometowns early.
Returning home for the Chinese New Year is the most anticipated moment for migrant workers, who hope to earn more money before the end of the year, give their children New Year's money, honor their parents, and solve the cost of human relations. For migrant workers who work seasonally, winter is a time when there are no jobs and nothing to do, and they look forward to returning home for a lively and warm Spring Festival.
Summary. For migrant workers, returning to their hometowns early for the New Year expresses their desire to go home for reunion, and their thoughts and concerns for their families and loved ones. Compared with previous years, the phenomenon of migrant workers returning to their hometowns early in 2024 is mainly due to the fact that older migrant workers are preoccupied with rural work, abandonment due to economic downturn, and seasonal work suspension. Migrant workers hope to take advantage of the Chinese New Year to reunite with their families, discuss the future direction of development, and create a better future for their families. Whether they return to their hometowns passively or actively, as long as they can be reunited with their families, migrant workers will feel happy and gratified. The migrant workers who returned to their hometowns returned to their hometowns with longing for their homeland and guilt for their families, returning to their rural hometowns to spend a beautiful Spring Festival with their families. I sincerely wish the brothers and sisters of migrant workers across the country good health and family happiness in the new year, continue to work hard, and create a better future for their families, children and parents!