"Z世代说未来" GenZers on Their Future

EP3. "Z世代说未来" GenZers on Their Future

【申䒕雅出镜】

Hey there, I'mShen Xiaoya, SMG's GenZ host. The just concluded 20th CPC National Congress setthe tone for China's future development over the coming five years and beyond. 

大家好，我是上海广播电视台的虚拟主持人申䒕雅，我也是Z世代。刚刚结束的中国共产党第二十次全国代表大会为中国未来五年及更长时期的发展定下了基调。

GenZ is of course in the limelight as the older half of the generation has just entered the workforce, while the tail end of the generation is planning for places in graduate programs or the job market.

毫无疑问，Z世代是受人瞩目的，因为首批Z世代已经陆续步入职场，另外一部分Z世代也正在考虑深造或就业。

What do China's Gen Zers plan for their future? And what's their take on their overseas peers' thinking about the issue? Let's find out more.

中国的Z世代如何规划他们的未来？他们的海外同龄人对这个问题又是什么看法？让我们来了解一下。

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问题1：

How would you describe the characteristics of GenZers?

你认为Z世代的特质是什么？

陈瑜潇（中国上海）：

We have unique personalities, and we insist on being ourselves.

个性化鲜明，并且他们会坚持做自己。

唐艺馨（中国上海）：

Everyone has been online from a very young age, and had opportunities to get in touch with more people. So they may have diverse ideas.

大家从小有更多的机会去上网，去接触到更多的人，所以说可能大家的想法会更天马行空一点。

William Allen Dupraw （美国）：

I think Generation Z are enthusiastic and energetic.

我觉得Z世代有热情有活力

史汶篱（中国河南）：

We are capable and have the opportunities to explore the world.

我们从小其实就有这样的一个能力和条件去了解世界。

Varvara Savilova苏玉玲（俄罗斯）：

We are not afraid of a challenge. It’s all about giving it a shot. We don’t worry about it. If we miss the chance or make a mistake, we can always try again.

我们挑战自己的时候不会害怕，就是觉得试试新的东西，没有那么怕，错过了或是做错了也没关系，可以继续再试试。

Likhamsoukyiaseng Tong 李东 （老挝）：

It’s the most promising and energetic generation.

最有希望、最具有活力的群体。

问题2:

What will you pursue after graduation, further education or employment?

毕业后，你会选择/选择了继续深造还是就业？

Jesslyn Wong 王柔允（马来西亚）：

I think that I’m not prepared to begin working yet. So, I may further my studies, allow myself to become more mature and rational, and then enter society.

觉得我自己还没有做足那个准备，就是踏入社会的准备。所以我觉得我可能读研，让自己更沉稳一些，然后再进入社会。

Varvara Savilova苏玉玲（俄罗斯）：

I want to get a good job. A job that I like, for my mother always told me that the greatest joy in life is finding a career you really like.

找到好工作，就是我喜欢的工作。因为我妈妈一直跟我说生活最大的幸福就是找到自己喜欢的工作。

问题3:

What do you care about most when choosing an occupation?

当你在择业时，最看中什么？

William Allen Dupraw （美国）：

Making sure that the work that I’m doing will have a positive impact on my community, both locally and nationally, and even internationally.

确保我所做的工作将对社会产生积极影响。不仅对当地，而且对整个国家，甚至对全球产生积极的影响。

孙丹（中国山东）：

There’s a steady stream of innovation in Shanghai which is quite appealing to me.

上海它的创新能力源源不断的一些创新力，给了我一定的吸引力。

陈瑜潇（中国上海）：

I don’t want to do the same thing every day. I don’t want a life where Ican easily predict the future. I’m willing to face challenges and the unknown.

我不想要过每天一样重复的生活，我不想要过那种一眼就可以望到头的生活。我喜欢去面对一些挑战，面对一些未知。

Likhamsoukyiaseng Tong 李东 （老挝）：

I will choose to work in the railway industry, because we can get a decent salary in this field. It’s a stable job and there are many benefits.

我会选择铁路行业工作，因为铁路行业的待遇是比较不错的，不仅工作稳定，还有不少的福利。

孙丹（中国山东）：

I place more value on the ability to communicate and cooperate with others and really connect as partners. It makes it easier for us to reach an agreement and achieve our common goal.

更看重的是大家一起沟通的协调能力，然后团结合作的一些默契度。因为我觉得在这样的情况下，大家才能更好地达成共识，然后实现大家共同的目标。

问题4:

As you have just stepped (or willsoon step) out into society, how do you deal with the pressure surrounding employment?

刚/即将踏入社会的你，面对就业，是如何化解压力的？

程曦（马来西亚）：

Actually, I think it’s quite normal. For me, there is no particular pressure. I just take things as they are. Gold will always find a way to shine.

其实这是一个再正常不过的事情了。然后可能对我而言没有什么特别大的压力吧，就是随遇而安，就是是金子到哪里总会发光的。

陈瑜潇（中国上海）：

Pressure comes from our own shortcomings. For me, I overcome the pressure by studying harder and doing more practice. But sometimes, we have to accept our own ordinariness.

压力还是源自于自身实力的不足。所以我觉得我面对压力的方法就是更加多地去学习，更加多地去实践。但是在有些时候我们也不得不要告诉自己要接受自己的普通。

Esra Oncar（土耳其）:

Like many young people, I do deal with anxiety over finding a job. But I’m trying to fight with it with further education and self-development.

和很多年轻人一样，我也对找工作很焦虑。但是我通过继续深造和提升自己的方式，来对抗焦虑。

问题5:

What do you think of the ideas of“involution” or “lying flat”?

你怎么看待“内卷”和“躺平”？

LEEMOUA Yiakeexaitouxiong 李磨（老挝 ）：

We should improve ourselves, we shouldn’t stay in the same place, and we shouldn’t view problems from short-sighted perspectives.

应该提升自己，而不是在自己原有的水平上，用狭隘的眼光去看待问题。

Jesslyn Wong 王柔允（马来西亚）：

Yes, everybody is working so hard. It’s impossible for me to slack off. So,I roll up my sleeves and get to it.

对，我会觉得他们这么努力，然后我不努力怎么行呢？所以我也跟着一起卷了起来。

Noah Namwamba诺亚（肯尼亚）：

I tend to not let my environment influence me. I tend to focus entirely onmy future goals, and probably look at how we could team up.

我会尽量让自己不受环境影响，完全关注于自己对未来的看法，可能还会看看我们如何能够合作。

问题6:

Have you ever considered starting your own business?

你考虑过创业吗？

程曦（马来西亚）：

I've actually started my own business and it's been quite successful. And I mainly focus on trading. I’m doing okay so far.

我本身其实已经创业了，然后还算成功吧。然后主要做的是贸易这一块，至少现在没有在一个亏损的状态。

唐艺馨（中国上海）：

If there were more policy subsidies, I think there would be greater prospects for young people to do what they love to do.

如果说能够有更多的一些政策性的补贴的话，我觉得还是会有很大的发展前景的。

陈瑜潇（中国上海）：

Like being a content creator on Little Red book or Douyin. If I have opportunities to step into these emerging industries, I am willing to have a try.

比如说自己运营一个账号、一个小红书或者一个抖音。如果说我能够有这个机会踏入到这些新兴发展的行业的话，我还是非常愿意去尝试的。

问题7:

What is the biggest difference between you and your parents’ view of consumption? 

和你父母辈的消费观最大的不同是什么？

何莉萍（缅甸）：

If it’s a choice between quality and price, they typically go for price.

质量和价格，他们就会追求价格多一点。

Esra Oncar（土耳其）:

They don’t like to try new stuff like we do.

他们没有我们那么喜欢尝试新事物。

LEEMOUA Yiakeexaitouxiong 李磨（老挝）：

Since they went through financial difficulties, they are thrifty, they save as much as they can.

因为他们是吃了很多苦才长大。节俭，能省就省。

陈瑜潇（中国上海）：

One of the major factors of their consumption habits is whether the item isa necessity or not. But perhaps in my mind, I would care more about how it makes me feel.

他们的消费首要的一个选择因素就是这个东西是不是必须。但是可能在我的想法中我会更加在意这个东西带给我的情绪价值。

孙丹（中国山东）：

They save money, and they don’t waste money. But my view of consumption is that I consume only to please myself. As long as I can afford it, I will buy it. I don’t consider the long term.

需要存款，就是不能乱花钱。然后像我的消费观可能就有点悦己型的消费观，就是在我能力范围内，然后我可能就会去消费，然后不会想那么长远。

程曦（马来西亚）：

Live in the moment. Everyone has his/her own life style. Buy whatever you want. I think it’s a good idea.

活在当下，就是每个人都有自己的活法，那想买什么呗，我觉得挺好的呀。

问题8:

Do green and low-carbon concepts affect your consumption behavior?

绿色低碳会影响你的消费行为吗？

William Allen Dupraw（美国）：

The most consistent way that impacts my behavior when it comes to foodwaste, I try really hard not to waste food, to make sure I eat all of my leftovers. And when I cook, I try to make sure that I cook appropriate portions.

绿色低碳对我对最大的影响是在节约粮食上。我会努力地不浪费食物，确保我吃完所有的剩饭剩菜。我自己做饭时，我会确保做合适的分量。

唐艺馨（中国上海）：

My family has plans to buy a car. We are probably going to get a new energy vehicle.

像我家最近也在买车，那可能我们会优先选择绿色能源车。

陈瑜潇（中国上海）：

Brands that promote low-carbon concepts or clean production are more appealing to me. If I has to choose between similar products, I would consider those brands first.

宣传低碳环保或者一些绿色生产的商家会更加吸引我的目光。如果在同样的物品的选择上面，我会首先去考虑那些绿色的商家。

问题9:

What is your biggest wish for thenext 10 years?

未来10年，你最大的愿望是什么？

唐艺馨（中国上海）：

I hope to be able to keep some of my hobbies while pursuing my dreams, and make my life more enjoyable.

希望能够在追寻（梦想）的路上依然能够保持自我的一些爱好，然后让我的生活更加地愉悦吧。

陈瑜潇（中国上海）：

I just want to be happy from day to day. Everyone is more or less under some kind of pressure. People always say that they are emotional. I also hope to stay positive and rid myself of negative emotions and better develop myself.

我希望可以开心顺心地过好每一天。因为其实现在每个人都有或多或少的压力，包括很多人说我今天每天都在emo。我也希望自己可以正念，摆脱这些负面的情绪，更好地来发展自己。

Varvara Savilova苏玉玲（俄罗斯）：

I hope that China will continue to develop and everyone becomes even happier and healthier

希望中国发展越来越大。还有大家越来越幸福，身体健康。

Noah Namwamba诺亚（肯尼亚）：

Take any possible opportunity to make sure that future generations also enjoy this beloved and lovely planet.

尽自己所能发挥一切主导作用，让下一代人也能享有可爱的地球。