If the mountains are troubled, the heart is like the sea
"The people take food as the sky, and the people take the rest as the foundation. This sentence of the ancients still has its heavy weight today. During the Spring Festival and Qingming Festival, why did the vast number of migrant workers mourn and sigh again and again? What makes what should be a joyful and peaceful holiday sour, and what kind of holiday arrangement makes people wonder?
The "fake" vs. the real of the holiday
The annual Spring Festival should be a day for families to reunite, but this year's Chinese New Year's Eve, many people are in a different place, looking forward to it. This is not only because of the pressure of modern social work, but also because of the shadow of the compensatory leave system. Soon after the Spring Festival, the arrangement of the three-day holiday of the Qingming Festival was a joyful thing, but because of the ensuing holiday, many people's mood was like a roller coaster.
Some people have worked hard for a month, and they want to take their families on a trip in the spring, only to find that they will spend the next two weekends in the office because of the time off. This kind of "sweet first and then bitter" holiday makes people want to ask, is there any meaning to such a holiday?
The stalk of rest, the bitterness of people's hearts
You don't have to open the long scroll of history, just look at this year's calendar, and you can find the evidence of the crime of "compensating for holidays". The holiday of Qingming Festival seems to be beautiful, but in fact, it makes people feel a big question mark. Thursday is supposed to be a public holiday, but Friday's holiday is paid on the following Sunday. For those who enjoy the weekend, isn't this a clear loss-making deal?
The helplessness of the grassroots, the voices of netizens
The voices of grassroots workers are even more bleak. Although the company has to let go of statutory holidays, there are always some "varied" jobs that require them to give up their rest and bear the burden of overtime. Those workers who are willing to work overtime can only experience the taste in their hearts.
The helplessness of the holidays
And the May Day holiday arrangement is even more laughable. The original five-day long holiday became three days because of the compensatory holiday. Such a "cut-out" version of the holiday has made many people begin to doubt the true meaning of the holiday.
Counting the holiday arrangements of these festivals, it is not difficult to find a common point: whether it is the Spring Festival, Qingming Festival, or May Day, it does not really solve the problem that migrant workers are most concerned about - how to balance work and rest. The original intention of the holiday is to relax and return to the family, but in reality, the holiday often becomes an accessory to the "compensatory holiday".
The gains and losses of the industry, the joys and sorrows of the holiday
Looking back on the past, the May Day holiday was the peak season for the tourism industry, and the lively scene of every household traveling brought huge economic income to the domestic tourism industry. When it comes to "May Day", most of the merchants have a smile on their faces, but this year, their smiles are a little more bitter.
Holiday Mystery
Although the holiday policy is a relief for some industries, it is even worse for tourism, catering and other industries. The shrinkage of the holiday season means that the flow of people is reduced, and business is naturally difficult to be as hot as in previous years. For migrant workers in these industries, holiday overtime has become commonplace, and their holidays exist in name only.
As soon as the news of the May Day holiday came out, the discussion on the Internet did not stop. Netizens expressed their dissatisfaction with ridicule, complaining and even indignation, and social media was full of questions and dissatisfaction with the leave system. In the face of such a situation, the central media also had to speak out and express their concern and understanding for the vast number of migrant workers. But it is still unknown whether this concern and understanding can be translated into actual change.
The dilemma of the holidays, the reflection of culture
In this discussion about holidays, we can't help but think about the essence of holidays, whether they are simple rest, or the inheritance of culture and traditions? Spring Festival and Qingming Festival, which are deeply rooted in Chinese culture, were originally times for family reunions and remembrance of ancestors. When these festivals are restrained by the word "compensatory holiday", their cultural connotation seems to be quietly lost.
The recognition and inheritance of traditional culture by the younger generation largely depends on the experience and feelings of these traditional festivals. When holidays become synonymous with overtime and compensatory leave, this recognition and inheritance will naturally be affected. We urgently need to reflect on how to maintain respect and inheritance of traditional festivals in the fast-paced modern society.
Thinking about the holiday, the future of the holiday
Looking back at this hustle and bustle about the holiday, we can't help but ask: Is this kind of holiday really what we want? Perhaps, it is time to re-examine this system and find a rest method that is more in line with people's hearts and more reflects the meaning of the holiday.
When the turmoil of "adjusting the holiday" gradually subsides, what we look forward to is not only a "voice of the central media", but also the progress and improvement of the system. In these times of constant change, what we need is a holiday schedule that makes everyone feel fair and happy. Behind this is the respect for the labor value of each worker, the inheritance of traditional culture, and the pursuit of social justice.
In the end, this discussion about holidays is not only a reflection on the compensatory leave system, but also a profound examination of modern lifestyles. How will the future of compensatory leave be rewritten, and can we find the golden rule of work-life balance?
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