Who is the 80s
Gao Xiaopan, Crosstalk Comedian
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- " When I was 13, I traveled on my own to Beijing to study crosstalk at the youth palace. On my way home, when I passed Fuxingmen, those vehicles and the stream of lights and the city night scene impressed me deeply. That moment, I knew I must live in Beijing."
- " The generation born after 1980 is arrogant and audacious, because most are an only child. They are proud of themselves. But they usually hide that pride to blend in. Some of us lack spirit, even faith."
Editor´s note: We may always hear voices of rejection whenever a challenging decision is made, we may afraid of change or newly emerged stuff, so we simply enjoy dreaming dreams. Why not take the sword of action, embark on the road of dreams, wipe out fears, by then, dreams come true.
Han Tong, Restaurant Owner
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- " This Hutong is perfect for me, the price is acceptable and the location is culturally valuable. Business consider this place unsuitable for running a restaurant. But I have a sense of belonging here. "
- " Being born in the 1980s, we were the first generation who were the only child in the family. Some criticized us being slackers. But I believe we are independent adults. "
Editor´s note: It´s hard not to follow the crowd, it´s harder to be yourself and persist when the seemingly truth goes against the belief. Sometimes, it is a slight adjustment, stronger faith that we need much more than easy surrender.
Post-80s on the Rise
I´d really like to make full use of my major one day by doing a dreaming job
"I´v been in Beijing for 4 years. My major in university was Swahili lanugage, I really want to go back to Afica putting my major into good use one day, cause what I am doing now is not my dream job."
Wang Yue,1987, Receptionist at an American law firm
It´s important to find out what you are good at before settling down in an dustry
"If I take a job, especially in an industry that interests me, I will work there at least 2 years to learn the industry and how it functions. I believe that whether you are appropriate for a profession should depend on your work experience in the industry."
Inspiring Post 80s
Conclusion
There were times when" the post 80s" were put in the center of heated discussions. They were seen as a generation that is irresponsible, self-involved, selfish, arrogant, and degenerated. Yet with the time passing by, all these negative characteristics are turnned into the source of power of creativity, outstanding courage and independent personality, with which the ever misunderstood 80s is growing up by undertaking more serious responsibilties .
