In this era of rapid development, high-rise buildings are rising from the ground, and technological products are changing with each passing day. However, behind this glamorous appearance, there are many ordinary people who silently endure the hardships of life. Today, I would like to tell you the story of my illiterate father, who was born in 68. Although he does not have a high degree or a prominent background, his life is full of struggle and perseverance.
My father is 56 years old this year, but his life has never been easy. He dropped out of primary school before graduating, so he always hit a wall when looking for a job. However, he never bowed to fate, and always used those hard-working hands to support our family.
I remember when I was a child, my father and mother went out to work together. They've been to factories, they've set up stalls, they've done drilling on construction sites. At that time, their income was not high, but they always did their best to make our lives a little better. I still remember one rainy day when my father was buried in the mud while drilling a well on the construction site. At that moment, I was terrified, but luckily, my colleague arrived in time to save him from death. At that moment, I deeply experienced my father's hardships and hardships.
With the change of times, the work of drilling is gradually replaced by advanced drilling rigs. Fathers and mothers also had to change careers. However, because they are older and have no skills, they have to do odd jobs to make ends meet. My mother went to do the handicraft work and helped cook for the village banquets, while my father went from place to place. Sometimes it's a temporary worker on the construction site, sometimes it's an operator in the factory. Whenever the project ended, they lost their jobs again. This state of wandering life has made them suffer.
A month before the Chinese New Year last year, my father lost his job again after working in the factory. He looked around for job opportunities, but was disappointed each time because of age and educational limitations. Whenever he was eating, he would say to me earnestly: "Son, you have to study hard, don't be as old as me, and no one wants anyone." From his words, I could feel his endless expectation and helplessness for me.
Just two days ago, my father finally received a recruitment call from a factory. He was as excited as a child, thinking that his life had finally taken a turn for the better. However, fate seems to have played another joke on him. After the results of the medical examination, doctors suspected that he had pneumoconiosis. This news was undoubtedly a bolt from the blue for him, and it made his job search path difficult again. When he told me about it, I could feel the despair and powerlessness in his heart.
Seeing my father like this, I felt very uncomfortable. I think that in this world, there are still many fathers like my father, who have to run around and work hard in order to live. Although they have no culture, no skills, and no background, they have an indomitable heart and love for life. With their hands and sweat, they have made great contributions to our country and society.
The government and all sectors of society should increase their support for vulnerable groups and provide them with more employment opportunities and vocational training. For example, vocational training institutions for middle-aged and elderly people can be set up to help them learn practical skills, or enterprises can be encouraged to provide more employment opportunities and benefits for these parents.
Although they live at the bottom of society, they never give up their pursuit and dreams of life. It is this spirit that has sustained them through countless difficult moments. We should pass on this spirit and inspire more people to forge ahead in difficult times. For example, we can vigorously promote the struggle stories and spiritual outlook of these fathers in schools and society, or we can organize some volunteer activities to help these fathers solve practical difficulties.
As they grow older and work pressures increase, they tend to develop a variety of physical problems. We should give them more love and companionship, and pay attention to their physical and mental health. For example, we can provide them with regular physical check-ups and psychological counselling, or we can encourage them to participate in more social activities and physical exercises to relax and unwind.
Although my illiterate father had a rough and difficult life, he always maintained his love and pursuit of life. His story made me deeply feel the greatness and hardship of my fathers. In this era of rapid development, let's pay attention to the survival and development prospects of our fathers, and provide them with more support and help!