Hangzhou Exodus? The No-BS Reasons People Are Bailing.
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The cost of living here is so high, even I, a local, can't stand staying in Hangzhou.
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I don't want to stay in Hangzhou either.
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I clocked 189 hours last month, and I'm still working shifts at this time of night. There's absolutely no joy in this.
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Worked 237 hours, and my take-home pay was only 4700.
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This commenter makes a pretty fair point.
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More like middle class chasing a slightly more upscale, trendy lifestyle.
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I visited Shanghai for a few days recently, and honestly, prices there were lower than in Hangzhou, and the food was better too. I'm talking about everyday, affordable meals for regular folks.
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I was in the Jing'an area last week, and even cigarettes were about 3 yuan cheaper there than in Hangzhou.
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The value for money here isn't great. Just yesterday, I was on a job app and saw companies that used to offer two-day weekends now switching to alternating one or two days off. Even worse, some companies that already had alternating weekends are now penalizing employees with only one day off a week for the whole next month if monthly targets aren't met. It's ridiculous!
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The beauty and hairdressing industry seems to be the most lucrative business in Hangzhou.
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As a local, I'd say Hangzhou isn't ideal for working-class people. The pay doesn't match the expenses, and you could easily spend more than half your salary just on rent.
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What you earn in Hangzhou, stays in Hangzhou. Don't expect to save a penny to take home.
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Everything's getting more expensive, but wages are dropping. What choice do we have but to leave?