The first wave of unemployment in 2024 has begun! The three major industries may be the hardest hit

Mondo Social Updated on 2024-03-05

"The year 2024 is really a sudden harsh winter for many families. Lao Liu said to his friend Xiao Wang with emotion. They have both worked hard in the Internet industry for many years, and now, when they hear that the company is going to start laying off employees, both of them are very worried.

In Xiao Wang's family, the situation is even more complicated. His wife works in a real estate company, and the market has been adjusting in recent years, and she is always worried. One night, when Xiao Wang returned home, he saw his wife silently reading the real estate news, her face full of worry. Xiao Wang didn't say anything, and sat quietly beside her, both of them feeling the heavy atmosphere.

Xiao Wang's neighbor, Xiao Chen, who works at a well-known local retail chain, was just notified a few days ago that he was going to reduce his staff. Since online shopping became mainstream, there have been fewer and fewer customers in physical stores, and it has become more difficult for companies to operate. Xiao Chen's family still has the old and young, and he is really worried. In front of his wife, he tried to pretend to be strong, but when he turned to pour water, his eyes were red.

These stories of ordinary people are actually a microcosm of the current state of the global job market in 2024. This year, the turbulent market, especially in the three major industries of real estate, retail and the Internet, has felt the winds of change far more violently than before.

Speaking ofRetail industry,Hey, that's a lot different from what it used to be. Remember when you wanted to buy something, didn't you always go to the store and pick it yourself? But nowadays, almost everyone can leave their homes, and everything they need can be delivered to their doorstep at their fingertips. The traditional retail industry, which still looks old, has long been in turmoil, and many businesses are in a catastrophe. Those large retail stores, such as the old Walmart and GAP, are now under a lot of pressure, and they have to find a way to transform and control costs. Otherwise, in the tide of this e-commerce revolution, they may really be eliminated.

Real estateThe situation is also bleak. In the eyes of many people, a house is a safe investment and a stable destination for a lifetime of hard work. But now, just listen to the market dynamics, it's not a good thing to do. ** Engage in policy regulation and control, the market is self-digesting, and the growth of the real estate industry has slowed down significantly. You see, even large companies have begun to lay off people to reduce their burdens, and the same is true for bigwigs like Evergrande. They had to start a gradual transformation and try to change the way they played, but in this transformation, it was inevitable that there would be layoffs.

Internet industryIt's even more frightening here. Those dazzling Internet stars, iQiyi, and these are not having a good time nowAs soon as revenue growth slows, the pressure increases. In order to maintain it, they had to scrape their bones and heal their wounds and begin to adjust their human resources. The cold winter of the Internet is actually a test of every company's real innovation ability. Only those companies that can still shine in the harsh winter will be able to stand at the forefront of the industry in the future. Under the influence of this global economic storm, the problem of unemployment has become more prominent, and the turbulence in the job market is a challenge that none of us can avoid. Whoever faces all this, the most important thing is to recognize the fact that change is always there.

Only by always having a heart to learn and progress, and constantly improving their skills and adaptability, can they remain invincible in this ever-changing world, whether they are individuals or businesses. After this period of fluctuation, the storm-washed land in the future may be the best place to plant the tree of hope.

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