Challenges and Changes after the Lockdown of the Pandemic: A Discussion of Seven Social Phenomena
As we look back at the lifting of the lockdown over the past six months, it is not difficult to see that although everything is gradually returning to normal, the epidemic has had a profound impact on our social and economic system. This article will explore seven social phenomena that may arise after the pandemic is lifted and how they affect the lives of ordinary people. These phenomena cover a wide range of sectors, including the economy, education, employment, consumption, finance, and population.
Phenomenon 1: Business is difficult to do
During the epidemic, all walks of life have been affected to varying degrees, and many enterprises have had to reduce production and services, resulting in a decrease in the income of employees. And after the lockdown was lifted, although production and services gradually recovered, consumer confidence and purchasing power have not fully recovered. As a result, many businesses are still facing the challenge of doing business.
In addition, due to the uncertainty during the pandemic, some businesses may be more cautious and reluctant to make large-scale expansions and investments, resulting in a loss of jobs. As a result, many people may feel financial pressure to manage their finances more prudently.
Phenomenon 2: The number of applicants for the civil service examination has increased
Due to the impact of the pandemic on the job market, many people are looking for stable career options, one of which is to apply for the civil service. Civil service jobs are usually stable and have a certain benefits package, making them a highly sought-after career choice.
However, as the number of applicants increases, the competition for civil servants has become more fierce and the difficulty of the examination has gradually increased. This means that only talents with excellent overall quality and competitiveness can succeed. This reflects the desire for occupational safety and stability, especially in the context of the uncertainty brought about by the pandemic.
Phenomenon 3: Domestic consumer demand is declining
During the pandemic, many people reduced their outings and trips in an effort to curb the spread of the virus, which led to a downturn in the domestic tourism and entertainment industry. Although domestic tourism is gradually recovering as lockdowns are lifted, demand for travel and entertainment remains low.
This decline in domestic consumer demand has affected not only the tourism industry, but also the car and property markets. The cautious attitude towards large purchases has led to sluggish demand and lower transaction volume in the automotive and real estate markets, which is a huge challenge for both industries.
Phenomenon 4: People's deposits have increased
Despite the decline in consumer demand, uncertainty about the future makes people more inclined to save. This has led some people to increase their savings for a rainy day. Due to the economic uncertainty during the pandemic, many people have become cautious about risky investing, preferring to keep their money in a relatively safe savings account.
This phenomenon reflects people's worries about the future, and their preference for a certain level of economic security against potential uncertainties. However, this may also lead to the inability of some funds to flow adequately, affecting the vitality of the economy.
Phenomenon 5: The good news of the property market does not change the downturn
Although the government has repeatedly introduced favorable policies for the property market, the downturn in the real estate market has not been significantly improved. Part of the reason for this may be that before the pandemic, speculation in the property market had waned, and many buyers were less enthusiastic about investing in property.
In addition, after the epidemic was lifted, although some people chose to buy houses to improve their living environment, more people still held a wait-and-see attitude, worried about the risks of the property market. Therefore, even if the government has introduced a number of favorable policies, the downturn in the real estate market is still difficult to reverse.
Phenomenon 6: The pressure on pension payment increases
With the intensification of the aging trend of the population, the pressure on pension payment has gradually increased. The ageing of the population has led to an increase in the number of pensioners, which is a huge challenge for the government and the pension system.
To ensure the sustainability of pensions, the government may need to take more measures, such as raising the retirement age or increasing social insurance rates. This will affect the pension benefits of retirees, and may also affect the pension security of the younger generation.
Phenomenon 7: The birth rate of newborns is declining
The last phenomenon is the decline in the birth rate of newborns. While this issue is affected by many factors, the pandemic may be one of them. During the pandemic, many people postponed their birth plans for fear of the spread of the virus, which led to a decline in newborn birth rates after the lockdown was lifted.
In addition, the pandemic may also bring certain uncertainty to the pregnancy and fertility process, making some couples more cautious. This may have a certain impact on related industries, such as baby products and education.
summary
The social phenomenon after the lockdown of the pandemic may have a profound impact on our lives. The difficulty of doing business, the increase in the number of applicants for the civil service examination, the decline in domestic consumer demand, the increase in people's savings, the downturn in the property market, the increase in the pressure on pension payments, and the decline in the birth rate of newborns all reflect the changes in the social environment in which we live. We need to be more cautious about these challenges and find ways to adapt to change to safeguard our quality of life and our future.