Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-10-06 05:40Group 1 - The core issue highlighted is the disparity between the perceived benefits of being a formal employee at China Telecom and the actual financial struggles faced by employees in small counties [1][3] - Employees in small counties primarily earn a basic salary of around 300 to 400 yuan, with performance-based bonuses that are difficult to achieve due to limited user expansion opportunities [1] - The monthly income for these employees typically caps at around 3,000 to 4,000 yuan, which is insufficient given the rising cost of living in small towns [1][3] Group 2 - The cost of living in small counties has increased significantly over the past decade, while salaries have remained stagnant, leading to financial strain for employees [3] - Many employees are burdened with loans for housing and vehicles, contributing to their financial difficulties despite the appearance of a stable job [3] - Conversations with several employees reveal a common sentiment of financial hardship, contradicting the notion of high welfare and salaries associated with formal employment at China Telecom [3]