During the Republic of China, in the misty and rainy water towns of the south of the Yangtze River, I walked alone in the alleys paved with bluestone slabs. Under the eaves on both sides, water droplets drip and make a crisp sound, as if it were the music of nature. I was intoxicated by this tranquility and beauty, and I couldn't help but think of the poem: "Four hundred and eighty temples in the Southern Dynasties, how many buildings are in the smoke and rain." ”
However, the tranquility did not last long. When I walked into a teahouse to take a tea break, I overheard a lively discussion about the civil service exam.
"You know what? There are some majors that can't be admitted to the civil service at all. A middle-aged man shook his head and sighed.
"Oh, why is that?" I asked curiously.
The man looked at me, as if he thought I, a foreigner, were interested in hearing this, and continued: "The civil service examination seems to be fair, but in fact it hides a mystery. Some majors, because of the fierce competition, have an extremely low acceptance rate, which can almost be said to be hopeless. ”
My heart struck and I decided to dive deeper into this topic. So, I asked the man for more information about the civil service exam.
"What are those majors?" I asked.
The man pondered for a moment, and then said slowly: "For example, although there are a large number of applicants for majors such as law, literature, and history, the admission quota is limited, and the competition is extremely fierce. Moreover, these majors also have relatively high requirements for the content of the examination, which requires candidates to have solid professional knowledge and good comprehensive quality. ”
I nodded, and my mind became more interested in the topic. At the same time, I began to wonder why these majors were so difficult in the civil service exam.
The man seemed to see my confusion and continued: "Actually, there are many complicated factors involved behind this. On the one hand, the large number of graduates in these majors and the limited number of civil service positions lead to fierce competition, and on the other hand, the preference and demand of some employers for majors can also affect the admission results. ”
I was lost in thought. There are so many mysteries hidden behind this seemingly fair civil service exam. I can't help but wonder if the students who have chosen these majors are doomed to a hopeless chase from the start?
"So, how should students who have already chosen these majors respond?" I asked.
The man was silent for a moment, and then said, "For students who have already chosen these majors, they need to study harder and improve their overall quality. At the same time, it is also necessary to pay more attention to some other employment channels and opportunities, and do not pin all your hopes on the civil service examination. ”
I think so. In these uncertain times, we cannot pin all our hopes on a single way out. We need to keep an open mind and actively look for more possibilities.
After leaving the teahouse, I walked through the alleys of the Jiangnan water town, and my heart was full of emotion. This seemingly quiet era is actually hiding countless opportunities and challenges. For each of us, choosing a major and planning for the future is a journey full of unknowns and variables.
When I got home, I still couldn't calm down. I began to look up more information about the details of the civil service examination during the Republican period. I found that there were indeed many unfairness in the civil service examination of that era. Some powerful families are often able to obtain civil service positions for their children through various means, while those young people who come from poor backgrounds and are talented often miss out on opportunities for various reasons.
I was struck by the numbers. I began to wonder if we are facing similar challenges and dilemmas in this era, and should we also work harder to improve our abilities and find more opportunities and possibilities?
In the process, I also began to reflect on my choices and future. Should I also choose those majors that seem hopeless, and should I also study harder and find more paths?
Eventually, I came to the conclusion that no matter what era we live in, no matter what major we choose, we need to maintain a positive mindset and strive to improve our abilities. At the same time, we must also keep an open mind and actively look for more opportunities and possibilities. Only in this way can we go further and further on the road of life and realize our dreams and pursuits.
When I think back to the discussion about the civil service examination, I deeply feel the complexity and diversity of that era. For me, this is not only an understanding of history, but also a deep reflection on life and the future. I cherish these thoughts and insights in my heart as my motivation and guidance.
Today, when I look back on that time, my heart is still full of emotion and respect. The Jiangnan water town of the Republic of China, the era full of opportunities and challenges, has become an eternal memory in my heart. And those discussions and reflections about the profession and about the civil service examination will always be with me and guide me forward.