Recently, the news of a 3% increase in the basic pension of retirees has sparked widespread heated discussions among netizens. Everyone expressed their opinions, some expressed support, and some raised their concerns. After all, it is about the quality of life of the elderly, and the gap between urban and rural areas is also a matter of concern.
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Let's see what you think. Netizen "Xiao Ming Basking in the Sun" commented: "Ouch, not bad! The pension has risen, and there is finally a bit of hope. The "neighbor's aunt" on the side also praised: "Yes, if this day can be better and better, our elderly people will be much more sure." ”
However, some netizens expressed dissatisfaction with the adjustment of the pension this time. For example, netizen "Xiao Li Feidao" complained: "Only 3%? That's too little, isn't it? Prices are skyrocketing, and 3% is not enough! Another netizen named "Country Chick" left a message: "People in the city live a good life, but the pensions of the elderly in our countryside are far from those in the city, when will this gap be narrowed?" ”
From these comments, it can be seen that everyone's expectations for pension adjustment are still quite high. A 3% adjustment may be acceptable for some retirees with better financial conditions, but it is clearly not enough for those with lower incomes, especially those living in rural areas.
Why 3%?
So, why is the pension adjustment set at 3% this time? It is said that this is calculated on the basis of the average monthly basic pension of retirees in the same period last year. It may seem like a "standard operation", but there are a lot of considerations behind it. Relevant departments should balance the national financial expenditure and the actual needs of the elderly, and ensure that the pension adjustment can not only benefit the elderly, but also not bring too much pressure to the national finances.
Urban-rural disparities
Next, let's talk about the gap between urban and rural areas. The comments of netizen "country chicks" actually represent the voices of many elderly people living in rural areas. Although the state has been trying to narrow the gap between urban and rural areas, the reality is that the standard of living of the elderly in rural areas is indeed inferior to that of the elderly in urban areas. First of all, the economic development of rural areas is relatively backward, the income level is low, and the pension base is therefore low. Secondly, although the cost of living in rural areas seems to be lower than that in cities, the prices of many necessities are not much different, and even higher prices in some places due to inconvenient transportation.
In this regard, netizen "Sister Love" said: "It is not easy for the elderly in rural areas, with few pensions and poor medical conditions, I really hope the government can pay more attention to it." And the netizen "urban little white-collar workers" put forward a suggestion: "Can we take care of the rural pensions in a tilt?" For example, add a 1% or something. ”
Upward pressure on prices
Let's talk about rising prices. The complaint of netizen "Xiao Li Flying Knife" is actually reasonable. In recent years, prices have indeed risen sharply, especially for daily necessities and food that some elderly people often buy. For example, the rise in the price of pork, vegetables and other foods has a direct impact on the quality of life of the elderly. Even if pensions rise by 3%, if prices rise faster, then this 3% is insignificant.
Expectations for the future
In the face of these problems, many netizens also put forward their own expectations. Netizen "I hope tomorrow will be better" left a message: "I hope the government can adjust the pension every year, not just a symbolic increase of a little bit, but really take into account the actual living needs of the elderly." Netizen "Happy Elderly" said: "I hope that there will be more welfare policies in the future, not only pensions, but also comprehensive improvements in medical care and pension services." ”
Everyone is talking about pensions, but in fact, in addition to pensions, young people and employment issues also need our attention. After all, young people are the future of society, and the issue of employment is related to everyone's livelihood and well-being. Today we are going to talk about this topic.
Young people need more attention
While focusing on the lives of the elderly, young people cannot be ignored either. Netizen "The Little Prince" left a message in the comment area: "The life of the elderly needs to be guaranteed, but the development of young people cannot be left behind, otherwise how can society progress?" This is really to the point. Young people are the backbone of society, and their healthy growth and stable employment are directly related to the future of the country.
Netizen "newcomer to the workplace" also expressed his opinion: "Now the employment pressure is so great, it is too difficult to find a good job, and the salary is not high, I am really tired." "It's not uncommon. With the development of the economy, social competition is becoming more and more fierce, and young people are facing more and more pressure to find employment. Finding a job requires not only a high degree of education, but also a variety of internship experience and skills, which makes many young graduates feel stressful.
The severity of the employment problem
Speaking of employment, netizen "Xiao Zhang, who is looking for a job", complained: "I submitted dozens of resumes, but they all fell into the sea, and there were few interview opportunities, which is really helpless." "Indeed, the current employment situation is not optimistic, especially under the downward pressure of the economy, many companies have reduced the demand for recruitment, and it is even more difficult for young people to find jobs.
Some netizens "Program Ape Xiao Li" said: "The IT industry looks glamorous, but there is a lot of overtime and pressure, and many young people are about to collapse." "This phenomenon exists in many industries, and young people have to sacrifice their health and rest time for work, which is a huge test for physical and mental health in the long run.
Responsibility of government and society
In the face of these problems, the government and society should assume more responsibility. Netizen "Social Observer" suggested: "The government can introduce more employment support policies, such as entrepreneurship subsidies, vocational training, etc., to help young people better adapt to the needs of the workplace." "It's a really good idea. Through policy support and training, young people can be helped to upgrade their skills and increase employment opportunities.
In addition, companies should also assume social responsibility. Netizen "Workplace Expert" said: "Enterprises should not only consider profits, but also care about the growth and development of employees, and provide more training and promotion opportunities. "This is not only good for the career development of employees, but also for the long-term development of the company.
Self-improvement for young people
Of course, young people themselves need to improve. Netizen "Xiao Liu", who works hard, shared his experience: "Learning can never stop, especially some new skills and knowledge, which must be constantly updated, otherwise it is easy to be eliminated." "Indeed, modern society is changing rapidly, and only by constantly learning and improving can we be invincible in the fierce competition.
As for the expectations and suggestions of netizens, I hope that the relevant departments can also hear them, after all, these voices represent the voices of the people. Let's look forward to a better future together!