[speaker001:] Have you made up your mind about not going back to your hometown after graduation? Where else would you go?
[speaker002:] I would try to land a job in Beijing. I just want to go to one of the big cities.
[speaker001:] why?
[speaker002:] many say more development opportunities can be found there.
[speaker001:] that's true. Beijing is the political, economic and cultural center of the entire country.
[speaker002:] and there're higher salaries there.
[speaker001:] well, that's true, but living expenses are also higher in big cities.
[speaker002:] 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.
[speaker001:] one person? How about your girlfriend?
[speaker002:] 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.
[speaker001:] sorry to hear that. It seems you have sacrificed a lot to work away from home.
[speaker002:] sure have. I want to offer my parents a better life; so, I'll have to work very hard.
[speaker001:] I admire you. Good luck!