Faced with the story of Dr. Song Kai, we can't help but ask: what does it mean to be 35 years old in this competitive and stressful society? What challenges does this age label pose for young people?
First of all, 35 years old means that there are not many days to apply for the Youth Fund. For many young researchers, winning the Youth Fund is an important milestone in their career development. However, after turning 35, the window for applying for the Youth Fund is gradually narrowing, which is undoubtedly a heavy blow to young people who want to achieve something on the academic path. Scientific research requires long-term accumulation and continuous investment, and the funding of the Youth Fund is particularly important for researchers who are just starting out. However, as they get older, the burden of life increases, and the allocation of time and energy becomes more difficult.
Secondly, 35 years old means that the public examination has become a mirror flower. Entering the system to become a civil servant or a staff member in the establishment used to be the yearning of many people. However, for young people over the age of 35, this dream has become increasingly distant, facing huge employment pressure and competitive challenges. Stable jobs within the system provide high social status and security, but recruitment conditions impose age restrictions, which prevents many talented people from competing because of their age. After the age of 35, society expects individuals to be successful and stable in their careers, but the reality is that many people are still running around to make a living and struggle for career advancement.
In the end, being 35 means being locked in a mortgage prison. Many young people have to take on heavy mortgages in order to start a business. However, the fluctuation of housing prices and the uncertainty of the economic situation have made their lives full of anxiety and uneasiness. At the age of 35, it is at the stage of the old and the young, the family responsibility is heavy, and the economic pressure is also increasing. High mortgages take up most of their income, affecting their quality of life. The pressure of monthly loan repayments makes them afraid to change their status quo easily, even in the face of better job opportunities, because the loss of a stable source of income means that the mortgage is at risk of default.
Faced with such a reality, we can't help but ask: how much tolerance and support is there in society for young people over the age of 35? How can we change this and provide more opportunities and choices for young people? In my opinion, this article profoundly reflects the real dilemma and pressure of society for young people over 35 years old. Issues such as ageism, fierce competition for careers, and financial pressures have made it challenging for many people to survive. We need more attention and support, and the government and society should work together to provide more development opportunities and help for this group of people.
First, the government should introduce more supportive policies to help young people over the age of 35 overcome the bottleneck period in their career development. For example, in the field of scientific research, the age limit of the Youth Fund should be appropriately relaxed, or a new fund project should be set up to specifically support researchers over the age of 35 and give them more support and opportunities. In terms of employment, the government can encourage companies to eliminate age discrimination and provide more training and re-employment opportunities for middle-aged people to help them upgrade their skills and adapt to new occupational requirements.
Second, society should also change the stereotype of age and look more at the abilities and experiences of individuals, rather than evaluating them based solely on age. In the process of recruitment and promotion, enterprises should pay attention to the actual ability and contribution of employees, and give equal opportunities to employees of different ages. All sectors of society should publicize and promote the concept of lifelong learning, encourage people to continuously improve themselves, and adapt to the rapidly changing social environment.
At the same time, individuals should also maintain an optimistic attitude, strive to enrich themselves, and actively cope with the difficulties and challenges in life. In the face of age pressure and social expectations, we must learn to adjust our mindset and find a development path that suits us. Through continuous learning and improvement, we can enhance our competitiveness and find balance and satisfaction in our career and life.
Perhaps, this is exactly what each of us should think about. Age is not just a number, it is the accumulation of life experience and the precipitation of wisdom.
We should abandon the prejudice against age, give everyone a fair chance and respect, and let them shine in their respective fields. Only in this way can society be more inclusive and progressive, and everyone can be more determined and confident on the road of pursuing their dreams.