On July 16th, a story about an elderly woman working four jobs and losing her hard-earned 2400 yuan salary went viral on social media, eliciting sympathy from netizens. Some questioned why someone of her advanced age still needed to work four jobs.
According to reports from mainland Chinese media, in Xi’an New District, Shaanxi Province, an elderly grandmother who worked four jobs had just received her 2400 yuan salary when she lost it. In a video that circulated online, the grandmother was seen pounding her chest in distress and crying.
The incident occurred on the afternoon of July 5th when the elderly woman rushed to the police station in tears, saying, “I work four jobs usually, and today after finally receiving my 2400 yuan salary, I put the cash in my bag, but ended up losing it on the way…”
Surveillance footage showed that the woman had placed the money in her shoulder bag and accidentally dropped it on the ground when she took out her phone to answer a call. A man riding a motorcycle behind her picked up the money. The man was located by the police, and he returned all of the elderly woman’s salary.
After the video of the elderly woman crying and pounding her chest was exposed, the topic trended on social media, with netizens expressing their sympathy for her.
“Father’s love is as solid as a mountain 201708”: How is she still working four jobs at her age!
“lordheart12255”: I am more curious about how someone of such advanced age is still working? And working four jobs for only 2400 yuan?
“Golden Harvest”: Life is tough, just to survive… working a day to live another day.
“Pluck Chrysanthemums Beside the Eastern Fence in a Modest Dwelling”: Maybe CCTV should interview her and ask if she is happy?
“Xinhuahao_t5”: The common people are too poor!
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This heart-wrenching story of an elderly woman struggling to make ends meet despite her age has touched the hearts of many, shedding light on the harsh realities faced by some individuals in society. The incident serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by the elderly and the vulnerable in today’s fast-paced world.
The compassion shown by netizens towards the grandmother reflects a collective empathy for her plight and a recognition of the hardships endured by many in their daily lives. The incident also highlights the importance of community support and solidarity in times of need.
As discussions continue online about the elderly woman’s situation, questions arise about the broader issues of income inequality, social welfare, and the struggles faced by those who are less fortunate. It serves as a call to action for society to address the underlying causes of such hardships and to work towards creating a more equitable and compassionate environment for all.