Over the years, we used to take shelter in village bungalows, but now the village has a new look, and the buildings and villas have become our residences. In the past, getting to the county seat relied on several village shuttles, which departed only twice a day. A city trip takes a whole day and costs a lot of money. When we were dealing with city affairs, we often rushed to cope and worried about missing the shuttle back home.
The transformation of the national economy has brought about great changes. Dirt roads in the countryside were asphalted, and thatched houses were transformed into brick buildings, changing amazingly. The villagers' income gradually showed objectivity.
In 2023, a new wave of "unemployment" has surfaced, and the four occupational positions involved may face elimination, are you affected by it?
Traditional labor-intensive industries
Electronics factories, textile factories, garment factories, etc., are all traditional labor-intensive industries. These industries require a lot of manpower and were once the main employment areas for young migrant workers. However, future trends show that these mechanical repetitive tasks will be largely replaced by industrial robots. The world's largest electronics processing company began to introduce industrial robots just a few years ago, and now part of its production capacity is entirely realized by machines.
In the past, the construction industry flourished due to a large number of construction projects. In recent years, the real estate industry has developed rapidly, and China's housing prices have been rising. However, the market is gradually saturated, and China's real estate industry is in decline. The field has gone through a stage of development and is no longer as prosperous as it once was. Therefore, those who are involved should think deeply about the future.
Heavily polluting industries
Heavily polluting industries are often places of employment for low-wage migrant workers, but corporate reforms are inevitable. Taking the steel industry as an example, in the past, Chinese steel companies overly focused on economic benefits and ignored the atmospheric environment. A large amount of carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide emissions damage the environment and threaten the human living environment.
The war between Russia and Ukraine has caused global oil prices to rise. Although the general public faces rising oil prices, they must face higher fuel bills or find alternative methods such as electric vehicles. But the logistics and transportation industry will face great difficulties, with higher oil prices meaning increased transportation costs and losses for factories or businesses.
Because of this, many migrant workers are reluctant to show their losses and choose to continue working. This will lead to a large number of rural labor force unemployment. The transportation industry requires a large number of employees to move goods, and despite the hard work, the remuneration is considerable. In this international environment, all industries are not immune.
All in all, from the second half of this year, a new wave of layoffs may break out. In particular, it involves the three major industries, which will directly affect the group of migrant workers. If you fall into this situation, be sure to prepare in advance to avoid being passive. The future may be tough, but it is also full of opportunities.