Many people think that moving to the countryside is a dead end because career prospects are limited. However, this may not be the case in reality, as it is obvious that not everyone in the countryside is poor and struggling.

Rural areas vary greatly. I live in a more developed rural area where many businesses and industrial parks have sprung up. Workers in my hometown can earn around 7 to 8 million VND ($280 to $320) per month, and those who frequently work overtime earn between 12 and 15 million VND.

Moving to the countryside is no longer just a question of age, but also of what makes you comfortable. My decision to return to my hometown allowed me to benefit from a lower cost of living, more available housing, and proximity to family, neighbors, and loved ones. Living expenses in the countryside are affordable, with utilities and food totaling around VND2-3 million per month.

In contrast, my monthly rent and utility bills in the city were around 4-5 million VND, plus the cost of food. For example, the price of a cup of bubble tea in the city could cover a good meal for an entire family in the countryside.

Many young people I know graduate from university and struggle to find jobs in Hanoi. After seven or eight years, their salary can only cover rent and necessities. Their lives seem much more difficult than those of us in the countryside.

The unemployment rate in large cities is quite high, which means that many people living there are unemployed.

Moving to rural areas is often seen as naive and likely to be disappointing. However, my experience suggests that rural areas today are full of employment opportunities. The key is to identify your purpose there, whether it is running a business or producing goods.

With a strong market for your products and strong business relationships, you may just need to grow vegetables or raise chickens or fish to earn a good income.

Why stick to big cities if you could find greener pastures in the countryside?

*This review was translated into English with the help of AI. Readers’ opinions are personal and do not necessarily correspond to those of VnExpress.