My name is Wang Ming, and I am an ordinary office worker who has been working in a state-owned enterprise for 30 years. My family background is very simple, my parents are ordinary workers, and I am the only child in the family. I have always been frugal and hard working to create a better life for my family and myself.
My hair is a girl my age, her name is Li Ping. We grew up together, we were neighbors and classmates, and we had a very good relationship. Her family conditions are similar to mine, her parents are ordinary workers, but she is more fortunate in that her family provides her with a better education and growth environment.
This year, we have reached retirement age at the same time, and we are all full of anticipation and longing. However, when we received our pension, I found out that her pension was 3,000 yuan more than mine per month. This fact makes me feel a little lost and unfair.
I have worked hard for 30 years, and I have paid pension insurance according to the regulations every month, so why does she have more pension than me? This question bothers me and makes me feel a little unbalanced.
Li Ping and I went to the pension office for consultation, and I asked the staff about it. The staff explained that the calculation of the pension is based on the individual's length of service, salary and social security contributions, and that Li Ping may have had more pension than me because she worked longer hours or paid a higher social security base.
After listening to the staff's explanation, I understood a little in my heart, but I still felt a little unwilling. I felt like I had put in the same effort, so why couldn't I be treated the same way as her?
This feeling of unfairness stirred up a wave of resentment in my heart, and I began to doubt whether my life worth and efforts were recognized. I began to fall into self-doubt and depression, feeling abandoned by society.
However, it was at this time that Li Ping said something to me that made me completely change my mind. She said: "Brother Ming, it doesn't matter how much pension you have, the important thing is that we are all safely retired and can enjoy life. We should be grateful for our efforts and dedication, rather than worrying about the amount of pension. ”
When I heard this, I was deeply moved. I realized that she was right, that I couldn't give up my life just because it was the slightest bit unfair. I should cherish my immediate happiness and enjoy my retirement instead of dwelling on unfairness.
So, I started to adjust my mindset and enjoy my retirement to the fullest. Li Ping and I traveled together, played cards together, participated in community activities together, and lived a full and happy life. I have come to understand that the value of life does not lie in the amount of material, but in the abundance of the soul and the satisfaction of the heart.
Now, whenever I think back on that unfair experience, I am grateful to Li Ping for her reminder and encouragement. I learned that the true meaning of life is to cherish the present moment and be grateful for what you have. Li Ping and I are welcoming a new stage of life and enjoying the beauty of life.