Graduation from university is no longer a sure route to success and prosperity for mainlanders. With keen competition in the job market, good offers are hard to find.
Liang Ruiting recently found a job five months after graduating from university. It seemed good news, but she faced another problem.
The workplace is far from Liang's home. To arrive on time, she has to leave home before 7am. She takes the bus and train to get to work, which takes almost 1 1/2 hours.
'It's very tiring for me to get to my workplace,' she said. 'But I have to force myself to concentrate on working as soon as I get there.'
Liang dislikes her work environment. She hates not having her own desk. There are five employees, but only three desks are available, so she has to share a desk.
Although she has a job, life is not easy.
'The salary is very low. After spending on daily necessities, such as food and travel, I do not have much left. Working conditions are poor. To be honest, I really want to quit,' Liang said.