?????? #Xiao Ji's Words# Previously, due to preparations for the college entrance examination and other reasons, the "Weekly Topic" had been suspended for a while. Now that the college entrance exams are over and the burdens are no longer significant, although I am currently working and can't spend much time drafting posts to plan excellent content, the "Weekly Topic" column, which doesn't require many words anyway, can still be managed. So, after some thought, the newly reopened "Weekly Topic" will meet with Mina again~ At the same time, because Xiao Ji, who is the planner, is now in a different background, the focus has shifted from looking at society from a school perspective to analyzing society from a social perspective. In other words, compared to student days, now Xiao Ji hopes to focus with Mina on many aspects of reality. As for the "new content" mentioned in the earlier preview, it is actually "expanded reading": there is the ongoing plan to push on the forum "7723 Bar," which means that after the release of "Weekly Topic," there may be posts of the type "Xiao Ji Observations" specifically written to deepen the discussion of the current topic posted on 7723 Bar. This is aimed at helping Mina better understand the topic and, in turn, fully express her personal views. Once posted, the link will be shared immediately, and I hope Mina will follow the updates on 7723 Bar closely.\ Various stage graduation exams are indeed turning points in life, at least in China.\ Since students in China begin schooling, they are "trapped" by exams. Of course, it's not that students themselves lack the ability to resist, but the entire society and the entire country are structured this way. So what you call "resistance" is actually tantamount to "seeking one's own demise." Because humans are creatures long accustomed to living in groups, they have already been "polished to be very smooth," and everyone is like this. At the same time, once humans accept a standard or system and get used to it, they will follow it to the end. Nowadays, people are simply accepting the gradually rigid examination system after the opening up of the college entrance exam. Society measures people by their paper scores and graduation certificates; the "acceptors" are the uniformly flawed, while the "resistors" will fall into decay. Actually, between these two, another type of person has emerged: someone whose grades do not meet the high standards set by society, but who is also not completely "rebelling against education."When they stand at various graduation exams, these 'life turning points,' they are neither obedient like 'recipients' nor carefree and unrestrained like 'rebels.' They always feel conflicted in their hearts when facing such choices. Although there are only two options, without 'confidence,' it is difficult for them to choose. This phenomenon is not only a problem faced by the post-90s generation today; worries and confusion about future prospects are common issues for young people in China entering the new century.
After life exams, should one choose to continue studying or enter the workforce early?
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Rogue Expert @Ao Xiang (ID:19153) said: 'Learning is endless, this phrase is well-known. The more you learn, the more you see, the more you understand. This is an important way to enrich life experience. Of course, entering society early also has its benefits, but the experience gained is different. How to choose depends on the person; choosing a path suitable for oneself is the most advantageous.'
(Ao Xiang is participating in the 'Weekly Topic' segment for the first time, and his attitude is clear. His view is a compromise; both studying and working accumulate 'experience.' But overall, it still depends on the individual. After all, the person is the main decision-maker. Additionally, after reviewing, I saw the debate between Yin Lang and Shusheng; both had reasonable points, but Xiao Ji feels this topic should not be viewed one-sidedly. So I chose Ao Xiang's point of view.)
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"Weekly Topic" Eighth Session: The Major Question of Worldview—Under the Exam-Oriented System, if one performs poorly in exams, how should one choose between continuing studies and entering the workforce early?
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If your grades aren't particularly good and you also lack self-discipline, then start working early. Don't waste your parents' money.
One can continue studying only if there is potential in learning. Studying is not entirely useless; it depends on whether an individual can use the knowledge gained from learning to create a future. Conversely, entering the workforce early is not necessarily a bad thing, as it can help build an economic foundation, but personal opinions vary. I think one should serve as a soldier for a few years; after discharge, finding a job becomes easier. In the military, a person's patience and willpower are trained, so discharged soldiers are given priority in various aspects. In summary, learning has its advantages, and employment has its benefits. Regardless of which path is chosen, it ultimately depends on personal effort and future development prospects.
There is no end to learning; this saying is known to every household. The more you learn, the more you see, and the more you understand. This is an important way to gain life experience. Of course, entering society early also has its benefits, but the experience gained from it is different. How to choose depends on the individual; choosing the path that suits oneself is the most advantageous.
There are too many loopholes in China's education system, but I personally do not support entering the workforce early. 'Accumulating strength for a strong release later': which is better, cash or a bank card? Entering the workforce early is like making a withdrawal, while further education is like bank savings—the more you learn, the more you'll gain when you 'withdraw.' Knowledge is power. Entering the workforce early is like being a technical worker with a vocational college degree, focusing on practical employment. Continuing to study is like having an undergraduate degree; once you've built up your strength, you will stand out. Therefore, I do not support entering the workforce early.
The story of Bill Cover and his classmates tells us that time waits for no one... If you have the ability, get employed early; if you lack the ability, return home and study hard for ten years... In short, waiting is not a good option; taking the initiative and keeping up with the times is the hard truth. Moreover, no matter what, whether it's a spotted cat or a black cat, as long as it catches mice, it's a good cat...
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