大城市or小城市？一个永恒的难题

　　随着新的一年的来到，又有很多毕业生将要结束大学生活，从而踏入社会。

　　根据教育部所发布的数据显示，2017年毕业的大学生将达到795万，比2016年增加了30万。随着毕业生的增加，就业竞争也越来越激烈，而该在什么地方展开自己的职业生涯，对于求职者来说，是一个永恒的难题。

　　2016年12月，中国全球化与研究中心，和一家专门从事高等教育管理数据分析的公司MyCOS，基于城市文化吸引力，发布了毕业生首选城市排名。

　　数据显示，毕业生最想展开职业生涯的城市是北京、深圳和上海。毕业生愿意放弃平均每月1000块的物质回报，而去享受这些大城市带来的精神愉悦，比如说，社交环境、城市设施、基础设施、国际氛围以及自身的成长机会。

　　然而，数据还显示希望在一线城市工作的毕业生数量在下降。所以，应届生应该去大城市工作吗?

　　YES 是的

　　Big cities are more suitable for fresh graduates who aim high.

　　对于胸怀大志的应届生，大城市再合适不过了。
 

　　1. There are more career opportunities in big cities.

　　大城市有更多的就业机会。

　　Large enterprises and thriving industries are usually located in big cities, and they provide good opportunities and better salaries. For fresh graduates, a good starting point where they can show their capabilities may lead to a brilliant future. It's not easy for some majors to find a good job in small cities.

　　大型企业和景气产业通常坐落在大城市，能够提供更好的机会和更高的薪水。对应届生来说，一个让他们充分发挥能力的、好的出发点能够给他们带来一个更好的未来。况且，对有些专业来说，在小城市找工作着实不太容易。
 

　　2. Big cities provide a more convenient life for young people.

　　对年轻人来说，大城市的生活更方便。

　　Better transportation and infrastructure facilities, more shopping malls and entertainment venues - all these add to the urban flavor. For those who want to set up their own homes after graduation, big cities are more attractive as they have better medical, and educational facilities and living conditions.

　　更好的交通基础设施，更多的大型购物中心和娱乐场所——所有这些都增加了城市的味道。对那些毕业后想建立自己家庭的人来说，大城市在医疗、教育和生活条件方面都具有更多的吸引力。
 

　　3. Big cities treat young people in a fair way.

　　大城市对年轻人一视同仁。

　　Even without strong connections or background, as long as you are smart and hardworking, you can lead a good life in big cities. Big cities usually give more weight to personal efforts than guanxi compared to small cities, and are more suitable for ambitious fresh graduates.

　　即使没有强大的关系和背景，只要你够聪明、够努力，你就可以在大城市过上美好的生活。跟小城市相比，大城市更注重个人努力而不是关系，更适合野心勃勃的大学生。
 

　　NO 不是

　　Small cities have development potential and life is much easier.

　　小城市也有发展潜力，而且生活更轻松。

 

　　1. Though there are many jobs in big cities, the competition is fierce, too.

　　大城市就业机会多，可竞争同样激烈。

　　Small cities, however, are developing fast with policy support, and are eagerly seeking talent. Graduates are given more importance in small cities, and they can gain experience in grassroots China as well as make more contributions.

　　小城市可不一样，它们在政策的支持下快速发展，而且求贤若渴。毕业生在小城市的作用更重要一些，在祖国的基层服务同样是在为社会主义建设做贡献啊。
 

　　2. Life is easier in small cities, with affordable living costs and better environments.

　　小城市生活更轻松，生活成本低、环境更好。

　　The household registration system and whopping house prices often close the door to living in big cities for graduates, but small cities are very livable, not to mention the material conditions are getting closer with those in big ones. Also, as air pollution and smog get more severe in big cities, why not enjoy the fresh air and affordable life in small cities with ones you love?

　　对于想生活在大城市的毕业生来说，户籍管理制度和飙升的房价就将他们扫地出城了。然而，小城市就很宜居了，更不必说小城市的物质条件也跟大城市越来越接近。此外，空气污染和雾霾在大城市也愈发严重，所以，为什么不执子之手，在小城市享受新鲜的空气和经济适用的生活呢?
 

　　3. Fresh graduates can achieve work-life balance in small cities.

　　应届生在小城市更容易实现工作与生活的平衡。

　　Most of today's graduates are the only child in their families, and have to take responsibility for the whole family, especially when parents get older. Small cities near one's hometown make it easier to take care of the family, as well as enjoy more leisure time.

　　现下，大多数毕业生能都是独生子女，当父母老去时，必须肩负起家庭的责任。小城市离家近，更容易照顾家庭，与家人一起享受空闲时光。