Young people leave the city for the countryside

Counter-trend

Surely, everyone wants to leave their hometown, looking for opportunities in big cities to study and work. However, when facing a stressful life and financial burden, many people tend to "leave the city and return to the countryside" to live and work. This is indeed a difficult decision for young people because many people are also confused with the question: "What to do to live when returning to the countryside".

Mr. Nguyen Huy Hung, a content creator, focuses on simple videos, blending with the countryside nature.

The trend of leaving the city to return to the countryside is becoming more and more popular, many young people choose a new direction for their future. This change is not simply a trend but reflects a real need for a more balanced lifestyle, less pressure and finding peace. However, in reality, not everyone who leaves the city to return to the countryside is successful, there are even people who are stuck in their own decision, falling into a situation with no way back.

Comrade Hoang Tran Trung, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Youth Union, said: “The trend of leaving the city to return to the countryside is becoming more and more popular, bringing both opportunities and challenges for young people. Returning to the countryside helps young people exploit the potential of agriculture and tourism, reduce life pressure and move towards a sustainable career. However, they also face difficulties such as lack of stable jobs, limited infrastructure and pressure from family and society. To adapt, it is necessary to have flexible thinking, perseverance and a clear strategy..., then, “leaving the city to return to the countryside” is not only a trend but also an opportunity for young people to build a career and contribute to the development of their hometown”.

It is not difficult to find on social networks groups such as “Leave the city for the forest”, “Leave the city for the countryside”, “Leave the city for the garden”... with the participation of tens of thousands of members, including the young generation and Generation Z, even middle-aged people. Here, they share images of daily life in many peaceful countrysides, mountains and forests or about how to grow flowers, design houses... Simply experience life in harmony with nature such as going forest bathing, rowing a boat, practicing yoga, breathing the early morning air...

Having the opportunity to follow Ms. Ma Thi Nhung, Phieng Luong village, Binh An commune (Lam Binh) into the forest to collect medicinal herbs, I saw the hardship from the sweat running down her cheeks.

- “Have you ever wanted to go to the big city and choose a job that earns more income?” - I asked.

The heavy backpack on her back was getting heavier and heavier, but she still tried to climb the steep slope with shortness of breath and tired legs. “Life in the countryside is hard, but for me, it is worth the hard work. Even though I sometimes face difficulties such as unstable income, unstable work or lack of modern conveniences, I still feel lighter than the constraints and hustle and bustle of the city. In the countryside, I can live slowly, freely do what I love, breathe fresh air and find peace of mind. If someone returns to the countryside with the desire to regain balance in life, I believe that they will gradually love this place, even though they have to learn to adapt to the inevitable challenges.”

The trend of “leaving the city to return to the countryside” is increasingly popular, bringing relaxation and reducing economic pressure, but also facing challenges, especially limited employment. Whether choosing the city or the countryside, each place has its own difficulties, but with careful preparation and a clear plan, each person will be confident in their choice.

Reduce stress, help balance life

Life in the countryside is peaceful, less expensive and less stressful than in the city, so the trend of leaving the city to return to the countryside is becoming the choice of young people to regain balance.

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Ms. Ma Thi Nhung, Binh An commune (Lam Binh) chose a life attached to the mountains and forests.

Nowadays, with the development of technology and remote working models, many people can work anywhere without being tied to the office. In addition, many new agricultural economic models such as organic farms, experiential tourism, homestays... have created sustainable income-making opportunities in the countryside.

As a content creator who focuses on simple videos, blending with nature and mountains, Mr. Nguyen Huy Hung, Thai Hoa commune, Ham Yen district, built a Tiktok channel to share about choosing to live in the countryside with a balanced and less stressful lifestyle, attracting 39 thousand followers and nearly 500 thousand likes. At the age of 20, full of dreams and aspirations to reach far, he shared: “For me, choosing to live in the countryside is not giving up but starting a life that is true to what I want. Here, I have space to breathe, to live slowly without being caught up in the pressure of competition. I still do the job I love, still develop myself, but in a more comfortable way. Most importantly, my hometown gives me a sense of belonging - something that crowded cities have never brought.”

According to Ms. Bui Thu Hien of Tan Trao commune (Son Duong), “Living in a big city brings many opportunities but is also full of pressure. Rising real estate prices, high living costs, traffic jams, environmental pollution and fierce competition at work make many people feel tired. With an average income, many young people like me, despite working hard, still find it difficult to buy a house or achieve financial stability. In the countryside, my income fluctuates between 7 - 8 million/month, although not as high as in the city, I still feel comfortable, most importantly, I am close to my family, no jostling, no pressure from housing, traffic jams or dust”.

The story of leaving the city to return to the countryside gradually reflects the change in the way of thinking of modern young people, from chasing after material things to searching for balance and true values ​​of life. When the pressure of housing, high costs and stressful urban life increasingly surround, the hometown becomes a peaceful support - a place with fresh air, a slow pace of life and simple but sustainable values. In the end, happiness does not lie in where we live, but in how we find peace in our own lives.

Source: https://baotuyenquang.com.vn/nguoi-tre-roi-pho-ve-que-209365.html