There was once a saying circulating in major industrial parks: "As long as you are willing to work hard, it is not a dream to earn more than 10,000 yuan a month." "However, that was the story of the past. Nowadays, even the temptation of a monthly salary of more than 10,000 yuan on the construction site cannot attract the attention of young people. They would rather navigate the streets of the city and deliver food than step through the gates of those shiny factories. Let's uncover the secrets behind this. Not long ago, I met a contractor foreman. His face was full of gloom, and he talked about the two major problems that plague him now: the difficulty of connecting the project and the difficulty of recruiting employees. He told me that on the construction site, the most common positions pay three or four hundred a day, and they easily break 10,000 a month, but young people turn a blind eye. At the same time, I have a relative who runs a furniture factory in Foshan, Guangdong Province, and he told me that the factory has a mountain of orders, but he is worried about not being able to recruit the right employees. He even bluntly said: Where have all the young people gone now? The answer is on the street. Whether it's a scorching summer afternoon or a cold winter night, you can always see those young riders in uniforms, hard hats, and takeaway boxes on their backs, shuttling through every corner of the city to deliver the warmth of a meal to people.
On the surface, this profession seems to be more difficult, exposed to the wind and rain, and in the factory, at least there is the shelter of air conditioning. But why do young people still choose this seemingly arduous path? In the talent market, job advertisements in factories can be seen everywhere, and there are many tempting words such as "a monthly salary of more than 10,000 yuan." But when they actually walk into a factory, many people find themselves with a huge chasm between their expectations and reality. From 8 a.m. to 11 p.m., more than 13 hours of work were exchanged for a monthly salary of less than 5,000 yuan. In contrast, food delivery, although it is the same long hours of labor, can earn the same or even more income, and is more free and flexible, not bound by the squad leader, and the work rhythm is controlled by yourself. Someone bluntly said: "There is never a shortage of people in manufacturing factories, only cheap labor." This sharp comment reveals the real reason why many young people are reluctant to enter the factory: poor pay and lack of freedom in work. According to the survey, more than 60% of factories now do not provide basic protection such as five insurances and one housing fund for employees, which undoubtedly makes many people lose confidence in the manufacturing industry. So, what exactly is manufacturing doing wrong?
Factory owners may be confused because, in their opinion, they have done nothing wrong. But at the heart of the matter is that times have changed. The younger generation is no longer the cheap labor force that can easily drive down costs. They have different values and have very different requirements for work and life than the previous generation. The factory's woes don't stop there. The rising factory rents, the downward pressure of the market economic environment, and the impact of e-commerce have made it more difficult to sell traditional products, and the rising cost of raw materials has also continuously compressed the profit margins of the manufacturing industry. All this is silently changing the face of industrial production, and also invisibly promoting the changes in the labor market. However, this change is not irreversible. If factories can offer more competitive remuneration packages, improve working conditions, and establish a more humane management system, they may be able to regain the attention of young people. At the same time, improving the added value of products, transformation and upgrading, may be able to find a new way out for the manufacturing industry. Times are changing, young people's choices are changing, and the manufacturing industry also needs to change. Will the factory of the future be able to embrace change and become the dream place for young people to work again?
And for the choices of those riders around us, maybe we should give more understanding and respect. Their choice is not only about the calculation of salary, but also the pursuit of personal freedom and dignity at work. This revolution in work and life has only just begun. In this era of rapid change, the fringes of traditional industries are gradually fading, and those new professions that are emerging are like bright stars in the night sky, attracting the attention of young people. No longer a noisy factory floor, no longer a mechanical repetitive assembly line operation, the career vision of modern young people is undergoing earth-shaking changes. With the surge of short videos and mobile Internet, a number of emerging professions have been quietly born. Food delivery, courier delivery, new media editing, short video creators, live streamers, and even returning to the countryside to become a rural internet celebrity – these emerging professions offer unprecedented job opportunities and lifestyles for young people. But why are these jobs so quickly taking over the minds and markets of young people? The answer may be simpler than you might think – income. You must know that in this real society, making money is undoubtedly the most direct driving force in job choice.
Think about it, if the income from food delivery is not as good as working in a factory, who wants to run around in the scorching sun and strong winds? Obviously, this is not what young people expect. What's more, there is another distinctive feature of the new profession - freedom. Takeaway delivery is no longer limited by the fixed rhythm of the assembly line and the cooperation of colleagues, you can adjust the workload according to your own time and energy, and increase your income. This is especially true of self-media and short videos, which are a platform that can be self-realized, and your benefits and achievements all lie in your efforts and creativity. Imagine when you're typing a keyboard late at night, conide an article, or you're standing in front of the camera and sharing your daily life with your fans, all of which are working unsupervised, unsupervised, unpointed, and your success or failure is all up to you. This relaxed and free way of working is indeed the dream work mode of many young people. So, what are young people pursuing? Perhaps, they are just looking for a simpler and more sincere attitude to life, a more relaxed and free working state, and a more fair and direct way of earnings.
What they yearn for is less routine in life, more for self-realization and the embodiment of value. In this context, it is necessary to reflect on whether modern society should provide more attractive conditions for traditional industries to retain talent and prevent them from being completely marginalized. Should factory owners change their mindset and improve the treatment of their employees, rather than just keep costs down and ignore the individuality and needs of their employees? Everyone should have the freedom to choose their own career path, whether it is a traditional industry or a new profession, and the choice and efforts of workers should be respected. Every profession has its own value and significance, and the key lies in how to find a balance in the context of modern society, so that everyone can find their own way of survival. In the end, there may never be a definite answer to the discussion of these topics, but as I have always believed – let's respect every effort and appreciate every life. If you are interested in the restaurant industry and entrepreneurship, and are curious about gastronomy and new careers, you are welcome to continue to follow our platform. Here, you will see more perspectives and experience sharing.
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