The girlfriend's savings is higher than my monthly salary for one month.

One post from a user named "顽皮的郭贝勒" claimed that even with the highest contribution limit for public assistance, individuals still struggle to make ends meet. The post stated that the average income in China is not enough to support those who receive public assistance, and that leaders take a large portion of the benefits while employees only see a small fraction of what they deserve.

Another user, "陌川_MC," challenged this viewpoint by pointing out that it is unlikely for an individual's public assistance payments to exceed 6,000 yuan, as the highest contribution limit for public assistance in 2023 is only 3.1 million yuan. Additionally, they questioned how one could receive such a large amount of public assistance, given that most individuals only earn enough to reach the threshold for public assistance after working and studying for years.

In contrast, some users have shared positive experiences with public assistance. "包个包" wrote about two potential jobs, asking which one they would choose. Another user replied that they would take the job with higher public assistance payments, as their current monthly contribution was 1940 yuan and they had to request an additional 1500 yuan each month to make ends meet.

Overall, the debate over public assistance in China highlights the ongoing challenges faced by many individuals and families who struggle to make ends meet despite working hard and contributing to society. While some may view public assistance as a necessary lifeline, others argue that it is not enough to support those in need and that more needs to be done to address income inequality and ensure that everyone has access to the resources they need to thrive.