P: I would try to land a job in Beijing. I just want to go to one of the big cities.

E: why?

P: many say more development opportunities can be found there.

E: that’s true. Beijing is the political, economic and cultural center of the entire country.

P: and there’re higher salaries there.

E: well, that’s true, but living expenses are also higher in big cities.

P: I’ve considered that. I’ll share an apartment with others to save the rent, and the cost of living won’t be too much for only one person.

E: one person? How about your girlfriend?

P: oh, we had to break up because she didn’t want to float around in Beijing. She insisted on working in her hometown and having a stable life.

E: sorry to hear that. It seems you have sacrificed a lot to work away from home.

P: sure have. I want to offer my parents a better life; so, I’ll have to work very hard.

E: I admire you. Good luck!