On the edge of a bustling city, a section of railroad passes through it, and it is the place where countless railroad workers have worked so hard. Every day, when the first rays of sunlight shine on the earth, the workers have already started their busy day. Their figures, like the sturdy railroad, silently support the operation of the city.
Li Zhiqiang is one of these railway workers. He was forty-five years old, his skin tanned by the sun, and his hands were covered with the marks of age. On this day, surrounded by his co-workers, he took out a family income rating chart, which sparked a heated discussion.
"Zhiqiang, your family's income level is good, and you're about to catch up with the middle level!" Brother Zhang, a co-worker, smiled and patted Li Zhiqiang's shoulder.
"Everywhere, it's all hard-earned money, and it can't be compared with you people with craftsmanship." Li Zhiqiang responded modestly, but there was a glint of pride in his eyes.
This family income rating chart is a new project launched in the community to give residents a clearer picture of their financial situation and plan for their future life accordingly. The scale is divided according to the annual household income, from low to high: low, low middle, middle income, upper middle income, and high income.
Li Zhiqiang held this watch, and his heart was full of emotion. He recalls when he was younger, when he came to the city to earn a living and became a railroad worker. At that time, he got up early every day and was greedy for darkness, his salary was meager, and his life was very difficult. But he never gave up his efforts, relying on his diligence and wisdom, step by step to improve his technical level, but also step by step to improve the family's economic situation.
"Zhiqiang, your salary has risen so fast, from low income to middle income, it only took a few years!" Worker Xiao Wang said enviously.
"Yes, the railway has developed better and better over the years, and our wages have also risen. In addition, my wife opened a small store nearby, and the business was not bad, so the family's income slowly went up. Li Zhiqiang explained.
Li Zhiqiang's words made the workers sigh one after another. They all know that the improvement of Li Zhiqiang's family's life was not achieved overnight, but only by the joint efforts and persistence of the husband and wife. They also realize that as long as they are willing to work hard, they have the opportunity to change their destiny.
However, Li Zhiqiang was not satisfied with this. He knows that although he has reached the level of middle income, he still has a long way to go from a high income. He hopes that he will continue to work hard, improve his skill level, and strive to reach a higher income level in the future.
That night, Li Zhiqiang returned home and showed his wife the family income scale. My wife was also very happy when she saw it, and she said, "It seems that our efforts over the years have not been in vain!" However, we must not be complacent because of this, and we must continue to work hard. ”
Li Zhiqiang nodded in agreement. He knows that although the family's financial situation has improved a lot, there are still many uncertainties in life. Only by continuing to work hard can the stability and development of the family be ensured.
In the following days, Li Zhiqiang worked harder. He is constantly learning new skills and knowledge to improve his work efficiency and quality. At the same time, he began to pay attention to his health, focusing more on exercise and rest. He knows that only by being healthy can he work better and earn money to support his family.
One day a few years later, when Li Zhiqiang took out the family income scale table again, he was pleasantly surprised to find that he had reached the level of middle and high income. At this moment, he felt extremely proud and satisfied, because he knew that it was all the result of the joint efforts of himself and his family.
In this bustling city, railway workers silently pay their sweat and wisdom to contribute to the development of the city. And ordinary workers like Li Zhiqiang have also realized their family's dreams and pursuits through their own efforts. Their stories tell us that as long as you are willing to work hard, you have the opportunity to change your destiny and realize your dreams.