我妹毕业一年了，断断续续工作的有半年。之前还有心气找工作，还想考个老师什么的最 近。都在家里宅着，睡到中午啥事不想干。也不恋爱，不准备结婚。也不是找不到工作，就 是比较挑，之前工作的加班比较严重，现在就想找个轻松的。我怕他就此沉沦下去，中午专 门请他吃个火锅，跟他说每年给他补贴两三万块钱，让他随便找个工作，别在家呆着。说了 前前后说了有一个多小时，感觉跟对牛弹琴一样，很有挫败感。下午不多久又点了披萨和奶 茶，看着她在沙发上一窝，我有种深深的厌恶感，感觉像是看了一堆垃圾一样。不知道这样 发展下去会怎么样？我家里人都愁坏了。像这种大学生最后都怎么样呢？我现在还能做什么 呢？ jjjlcym 我23年本科毕业前比较迷茫。家里希望读出国研究生，我不想留学，觉得投资回报率差。在 家躺了2月后，随便找了个工作，被就业环境之差所震撼。想来想去自己也饿不死，于是果断 离开了这家大小休，培训敷衍，却着急出成果的公司。之后在家躺了3个月，总体来说生活能 掌控，睡到自然醒，规律健身，中午自己做饭。但是精神上越来越崩溃，因为没有人承认这 些有意义。我妈天天唠叨找工作，哪个同学小孩怎么样了，县城银行工作一年20-30万，只 要愿意干就 ...

Core Viewpoint - The rising tuition fees in Chinese universities are becoming a significant burden for families, with increases ranging from 500 to 20,000 yuan per year by 2025, despite the devaluation of degrees in the job market [1][2][3]. Tuition Fee Changes - Numerous universities are increasing their tuition fees for 2025, with notable increases at institutions like Beijing Jiaotong University (20,000 yuan increase), Shanghai Visual Arts College (18,000 yuan increase), and Hebei University (15,000 yuan increase) [2]. - Private universities tend to have higher tuition fee increases compared to public universities, with some public universities showing more modest increases [3]. Historical Context - The trend of rising tuition fees is not new; many universities had already raised fees in 2023, with increases of up to 54% for certain programs at East China University of Science and Technology [5][8]. - The government had previously implemented a tuition fee cap in 2006, but its effectiveness has been limited, leading to a gradual increase in fees since 2014 due to rising operational costs [10][11]. Financial Implications for Families - The increase in tuition fees is causing financial strain on families, with data indicating that a 1,000 yuan increase in fees correlates with a 1.2 percentage point drop in rural enrollment rates [5]. - The average disposable income for urban residents in 2024 is 49,302 yuan, while for rural residents it is 19,605 yuan, highlighting the financial burden of tuition fees on families [5][8]. Strategies for Families - Families are encouraged to apply for government assistance programs, utilize student loans, and seek scholarships to mitigate the impact of rising tuition fees [13][14]. - Choosing public universities and evaluating the job market for specific majors can help families make more informed decisions regarding education investments [14]. Employment Market Trends - The increasing number of university graduates is leading to a decline in the value of higher education in the job market, with the premium for college-educated workers dropping significantly over the decades [16][18]. - Skills are becoming more critical than degrees in the labor market, emphasizing the need for practical abilities that can create value and solve problems [22].