Is going home fun?

How did you spend Tet this year? Although it has been a while since Tet ended, the lingering sentiment of the holiday is still felt throughout the city. Many people who live in urban areas have moved from the countryside to Ho Chi Minh City, so it is likely that there are many Vietnamese who have returned to their hometowns and spent a fun time there. However, some people may find the thought of returning to their hometowns frustrating. In this article, we will introduce the reasons why people may find returning to their hometowns frustrating.

The trip home to Hokkaido costs a lot of money

When you go home during Tet, it costs a lot of money. First of all, the transportation costs are high for private long-distance buses; when you bring your family back home, it can easily cost a lot of money. Next, there are souvenirs to buy. If you buy souvenirs from your hometown or close relatives and bring them back, or if you give traditional Tet gifts, it can easily cost tens of thousands of dollars. There is also the question of the New Year’s bonus. Although the amount for each individual is not that big, the number of relationships with relatives in the countryside is quite large, so it will easily drain away a small amount of money. In Vietnam, there is a bonus called Tet bonus, which is exactly what it is: money that is spent on the necessary expenses of Tet.

Interactions with family members

While interacting with family members after a long time is always enjoyable, for some people it can be a bit depressing. For example, younger generations who are still not married at an older age may be asked by older relatives when they will get married, or they may be asked to help with household chores during the Tet period. Some people may also feel mentally or physically burdened by this situation. Additionally, some people who are naturally not good at large gatherings may find the ongoing party noise during the Tet period annoying.

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The choice to not return home during Tet period

Compared to a decade ago, the number of industries that remain open even during the Tet period has increased. Some service businesses even open on January 1st of the old lunar calendar, and there are also many people who work during that time. Because labor during the Tet period is paid at a higher rate under the law, young people who find it annoying to go home may deliberately choose to work during that time to avoid going home. This option is the most reasonable choice for them, as they will receive higher pay than usual and can create a reason to avoid going home. For them, the Tet commotion will calm down and they can go home slowly after that. We often hear stories about people feeling inconvenient about going home in Japan, but in recent times in Vietnam, such a trend is also becoming more common, especially among young people.

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