Recall carefully, have you experienced the "Spring Festival" season in full swing, as if nothing can resist your determination to go home, the problem of train tickets can also be solved. However, this year's Chinese New Year seems to be very different from previous years, with the stations appearing to be slightly less crowded, and the quiet trains carrying a message of serenity – it seems that many hard-working people have chosen to stay in the city. Why is that?
01 Staying in the city: the choice of migrant workers.
Over the years, the reasons why migrant workers have chosen to give up the opportunity to return to their hometowns during the Spring Festival are complex. But the most important thing is the impact of the special environment in the past few years. Traditionally, scattered family members have always looked forward to getting together at this time of year, but this year's Chinese New Year, that expectation seems to have changed.
Among them, the special events in people's lives in recent years have continued the stay between urban and rural areas, bringing difficulties and tests to the return of migrant workers to the countryside. During this period, whether it is working in the city, living, seeing a doctor, etc., migrant workers will inevitably encounter difficulties and challenges. They are worried and hesitant to return to their hometowns to keep themselves and their families safe, and they choose to stay in the city.
At the same time, the economic situation of individual migrant workers is also an important factor in their decision. With the acceleration of urbanization, urban land resources are becoming more and more scarce, and high housing prices force many migrant workers to face housing problems. But on the other hand, they also see the attraction of the working and living environment in the city – a city with first-class living facilities, an environment where development opportunities are frequent, and where they may be able to pursue their dreams and realize their values.
02 Urban-rural interweaving: a new transformation is taking place.
Urbanization has pushed migrant workers to abandon their hometowns – an act that encapsulates a shift in the pattern of urban and rural development.
1.From the city to the countryside.
Since ancient times, cities have been the focus of desire, and many people have resolutely entered the city for a better life. But city life is now so fast that people are starting to wonder, is this the kind of life I really want?
As soon as the above inquiry was raised, rural life took on a new look. Due to the promotion of the national rural revitalization policy, many rural areas have set off a new round of economic revitalization and development.
In this context, migrant workers are beginning to re-examine their life choices. They found that the countryside not only has authentic human relations, but also the living environment they have been familiar with since childhood. The hustle and bustle of the city is certainly attractive, but the tranquility and comfort of rural life cannot be ignored. It takes courage to make this transition, but how do you know the result if you don't try?
The factors that contribute to this change are both physical (e.g., economic and ecological changes) and psychological (e.g., the pursuit of quality of life). What we need to do is to respect everyone's choices and encourage them to pursue the life they really want.
2.Challenges in transition.
Of course, there will inevitably be challenges in the transition, and both urban and rural areas will face their own problems. Rural development requires financial investment, especially in the three key areas of infrastructure, education and employment. Cities need to find a way to grow their economies without damaging the environment.
Overall, we need to further understand and pay attention to this shift in order to find countermeasures. The society we live in is evolving at an accelerated pace, and a part of society is undergoing a major lifestyle shift. Whatever the outcome, this will profoundly impact our society and shape our future.