Recently, the "fairy work system" of Europeans, "working 35 hours a week and taking more than one month of paid annual leave" has once again been trending on social media. Seeing others taking a leisurely vacation, basking in the sun and drinking coffee, and then looking at their own 996 daily routine, many netizens can't help but sigh: Why can't Chinese people enjoy life like Europeans?

However, is this really the case? Is the "35-hour work system" really a panacea for solving the problem of too few holidays for Chinese people?

First of all, we must make it clear that the "35-hour work system" is not a standard in all European countries. Currently, only a few countries such as France and Denmark have implemented this system. Moreover, even in these countries, the 35-hour work system is not as good as imagined.

The high welfare in European countries is based on high taxes, which means that although the working hours are short, the actual income may not be high.

In addition, although the law stipulates a 35-hour work week, many Europeans have to work hidden overtime or even take work home in order to complete their work tasks.

More importantly, the unemployment rate in some European countries remains high, especially among young people, which means that even with a 35-hour workday, it is not necessarily possible to find a job.

So, can China copy Europe's "godly work system"? The answer is no. As a developing country, China has different national conditions from developed countries in Europe.

China is still in the process of industrialization and urbanization, and economic development requires a large amount of labor input. China has a population of 1.4 billion and huge employment pressure. Shortening working hours may lead to an increase in unemployment.

In addition, China's manufacturing industry accounts for a large proportion, and many industries require continuous production, making it difficult to implement a 35-hour work system. More importantly, traditional Chinese culture emphasizes hard work and struggle, which is different from the leisure culture of Europe.

Of course, this does not mean that Chinese people should not pursue more reasonable working hours and more holidays. In fact, in recent years, the Chinese government has been working hard to improve workers' working conditions and promote the implementation of a paid vacation system.

However, achieving this goal requires a gradual process. Blindly copying the European model is not only not in line with China's national conditions, but may also bring negative effects. For example, shortening working hours too quickly may lead to higher costs for enterprises and affect economic competitiveness.

Instead of envying the "fairy work system" of Europeans, it is better to start from yourself, find a working method that suits you, improve your work skills and professional qualities, and find fun and a sense of accomplishment in work. At the same time, you must also learn to balance work and life and enjoy the beauty of life.