With the evolution of the trend of social diversification, a new trend of college graduates returning to the county for employment is quietly emerging. The latest Blue Book on the Tracking and Evaluation of the Training Quality of China's 2018-2022 University Graduates released by the Max Research Institute reveals the deep logic of this phenomenon. This article will deeply analyze the attractiveness of employment in the county, reveal its advantages and disadvantages, and guide readers to think about the opportunities and challenges behind this choice.
The attractiveness of employment in the county has surged: salaries have risen and satisfaction has risen
In recent years, the proportion of college graduates choosing to work in the county has continued to rise, jumping from 20% in the class of 2018 to 25% in the class of 2022, which shows the attractiveness of the county job market. According to the data, the salary level of the county has not only increased steadily, with the average monthly income of undergraduates in the class of 2022 reaching 5,377 yuan, an increase of about 16% compared with the class of 2018, but also the employment satisfaction has also increased significantly, from 67% to 76%, reflecting the continuous improvement of graduates' satisfaction with the working environment in the county. As far as the author's classmates are concerned, there are not a few who return to the county after graduation.
The trend of the proportion of 2018-2022 undergraduate graduates who are employed in "county cities and below" half a year after graduation
Industry preference: education and public management have become popular choices
Among the graduates who return to the county for employment, the education and government public administration industries are highly favored. Among them, "education" accounted for 23.6% of employment, far exceeding the national average, and "government and public administration" accounted for 14.9%, which was also higher than the national proportion. This phenomenon reveals the strong attraction of jobs within the county system to graduates. The gender gap is also evident: girls are more likely to work in education (35.2%), while boys are more likely to choose "government and public administration" (15.3%). From the perspective of the author's classmates, most of the people who returned to the county were mainly local state-owned enterprises and within the system, and their income was at a high level in the local area, and it continued to be stable.
Comparison of the main industry categories employed by 2022 undergraduate graduates after half a year
Life in the county: high sex price and low pressure coexist
Graduates who choose to return to the county for employment can often enjoy the advantages of higher cost performance. The lower cost of living, the shorter commute time, and the relatively easy pressure of buying a home have made them quickly realize the "freedom of a garage" in their hometown, and live a 9-to-5, moderately paced work life. However, employment in the county is not only on the sunny side, and its limitations and challenges cannot be ignored.
The county town is comfortable
Perspectives and connections: the hidden worries of county life
From the perspective of the disadvantages of returning to the county, the main reasons are that the vision is limited, the relationship is complex, and the diversity of life is lacking. Compared with the abundant resources and diverse information environment of big cities, counties may provide fewer opportunities and incentives in terms of career development, cultural exchanges, and innovative thinking, which may lead to some graduates feeling limited in their development space. At the same time, in the county work, people often play an important role, and the interpersonal network has a profound impact on the career development of individuals. For graduates who are accustomed to the level playing field in big cities, it may take some time to adjust to this "humane society". In addition, the county is slightly lacking in the diversity of life, and the penetration rate of standard facilities for white-collar workers in cities such as Starbucks is extremely low, which affects the quality of life and leisure and entertainment experience to a certain extent.
Bustling life in a big city
Conclusion: Rational decision-making, personalized life planning
The choice of college graduates to return to the county for employment is not only a rational choice for personal career planning under social and economic changes, but also a consideration of practical factors such as slow life, family affinity, and cost of living. While providing stable income, high satisfaction, and low living pressure, county employment may also bring problems such as limited vision, complex human relationships, and lack of diversity in life. Therefore, when making a choice, graduates should fully consider and weigh their own career planning, life needs, values and other factors to ensure that the chosen path can not only meet the current life needs, but also pave the way for long-term development and achieve personalized life planning.
What do you think of the phenomenon of college graduates returning to the county for employment? If you are a fresh graduate, how would you weigh the choice between the county and the big city? Welcome to share your views in the comment area and discuss the opportunities and challenges behind this trend of the times.