"人们好像把退休看作个人发展的终结，觉得你都退休了，还学什么？谁需要你？其实这是在否认个人的价值，觉得一个人如果不给社会中的 某个工作提供价值，就没必要学习。我觉得这是应该丢弃的陈旧的观念。"刚刚退休的人们正在用老年留学这样"倒转时光"的方式，拿回生活 的主动权。 在今天，退休老人可能是最令年轻人羡慕的群体。结束了半生的工作，子女大多有了自己的家庭，老人们终于来到了有钱有闲的人生阶段，一切都可以由 自己安排。 海外留学成为一部分退休者的选择，年轻时的留学梦想，退休后实现也不算晚。网络上流行的那句"五六十岁正是奋斗的年纪"，或许正适合用在他们身 上。 实现梦想的"最佳年龄"：退休后 今年66岁的恋茹，经常形容自己"退休十一岁"。 恋茹是北京人，是1978年恢复高考后的第一批大学生，学的是机械专业。毕业后，她被分配到铁路系统工作，一直干到55岁正式退休。这看上去是一个标 准的北京50后知识分子的人生。 （图/《铁道员》） 按照传统的社会时钟，人生或许会被"工作"二字简单粗暴地划分：还没工作的学生时代是努力播种的阶段，工作的几十年是努力耕耘的阶段，退休则似乎 自然而然地进入一种休养生息的状态——无论你是不是还有余力 ...

Core Viewpoint - Shanghai has recently been labeled as the "most suitable city for ordinary workers," highlighting its appeal to young professionals seeking a sense of value and purpose in their work and life [1][3][5]. Group 1: Work Environment and Value Perception - Many young workers express that despite the demanding work pace, the experience of working in Shanghai is perceived as worthwhile due to the sense of value it provides [3][5]. - The shift in sentiment from leaving first-tier cities to returning to Shanghai indicates a growing recognition of its high "work value for money" [6]. - Individuals with average educational backgrounds find that working in Shanghai allows them to feel a sense of personal value that they could not achieve in their hometowns [6][10]. Group 2: City Characteristics and Opportunities - Shanghai's emphasis on rules and regulations creates an environment where ordinary workers feel respected and valued, reducing the impact of informal networks and nepotism [10][12]. - The city's diverse industrial structure and robust social support systems provide numerous opportunities for individuals to realize their value across various sectors [13][14]. - Shanghai is recognized for its favorable business environment, which leads to more job opportunities and consumer choices [16][18]. Group 3: Financial Services and Community Support - Shanghai Rural Commercial Bank has been instrumental in providing value to its clients through various financial services, focusing on inclusive finance to enhance the quality of life for ordinary citizens [24][27]. - The bank's initiatives, such as the "Heart Home" public service stations, aim to extend its services to community needs, particularly for the elderly and children, thereby fostering a supportive environment [30].