Recently, I noticed a strange phenomenon among my friends in the system.
In their early 50s, when they were in the prime of life, they chose to retire early and resolutely said "goodbye" to the organization.
For a time, it was as if "escaping" from the system had become fashionable.
What's even more surprising is that most of the early retirements are old employees who have worked for 30 years.
It stands to reason that they only have 5 years left before retirement, and they can survive a little more and get a few more years of salary.
But they chose to "survive with a broken arm" and did not hesitate to sacrifice this last cake.
Why is that?
Out of curiosity, I found an old colleague Sister Wang who had just completed the retirement procedures.
She has worked in the system for 32 years, and she was about to be promoted to the top of the department, but at the last moment, she chose to retire.
Sister Wang told me that the reason why she chose to retire early was for no other reason, and there was really no hope.
Sister Wang said that the days in the system have become more and more boring over the years.
The leader shouts slogans and forms all day long, and calls everyone like a robot.
Lack of motivation, procrastination, and inefficiency.
What's even more terrifying is that the young are getting more and more impulsive, and people in their 50s have become disliked "waste".
Sister Wang sighed, if it goes on like this, there is really no hope.
Instead of lingering, it is better to take a break from the pursuit of a new life as soon as possible.
After retirement, she plans to enroll in a university for the elderly, study French painting, or travel the world to make up for the regrets of her youth.
In short, it is necessary to live the rest of your life with meaning and quality.
We must not be trapped in the "iron rice bowl" of the system, which restricts development.
After listening to Sister Wang's words, I fell into deep thought.
What happened to her is not the epitome of countless people in the system?
Data shows that the number of early retirements of civil servants in mainland China has continued to rise in recent years.
In 2015, it was 68,000, and by 2019 it had exceeded the 100,000 mark.
Behind this, it is not only a matter of personal interests and hobbies, but also reflects the increasingly prominent crisis within the system.
Lack of innovation, rigid and conservative, seniority......
All kinds of stubborn diseases are eroding this "ivory tower" that was once crowded.
Some people describe the current system as a pool of stagnant water, calm on the surface, but rotten and stinking in fact.
In such an environment, those who have ideals and ambitions will naturally choose to go far and fly high.
They are not willing to soak in stagnant water for the rest of their lives, and would rather sacrifice a few years of salary to find a new stage in life.
This is perhaps the biggest crisis facing the system.
Of course, I'm not advocating for early retirement.
After all, everyone's situation is different, and it has to be different from person to person.
There is also no shortage of outstanding units and leaders in the system, who are persisting in reform, striving for innovation, and doing practical things for the country and the people.
For many, it's still a great place to live.
The key is that we need to face up to the problems within the system, take a long-term view, assess the situation, and keep pace with the times.
We can't stick to the old ways and be complacent, and we can't treat talents as consumables and squander their enthusiasm.
Only by constantly reforming and stimulating innovation can the system radiate new vitality and become the aspiration of everyone again.
What do you think about the wave of early retirement in the system? In your opinion, what is the most important need for change within the system? Feel free to leave a message in the comment area to share your views.