The Origin of the Office Worker
Office workers (also known as the "moonlight clan"), the English term is "white-collar worker". The first part means "white-collar" and the second part means "worker". The term "office worker" does not have a clear definition in vocabulary or dictionaries; literally, it means "the group of people who go to work". Nowadays, the term "office worker" not only refers to "white-collar workers" but generally includes any worker in a city.
An office worker, or a "regular 9-to-5er", refers to a salaried person employed by a company, and broadly refers to any working person in society who has not yet retired. A narrower definition refers to middle-class people who wear suits and work in offices, also known as the white-collar class. A broader definition can refer to any working person in a metropolis who commutes, such as teachers, clerks, or even laborers can be considered office workers. Office workers have many places for social interaction. In addition to daily gatherings and parties, many office workers now also enjoy surfing the internet, shopping online, and visiting forums. Popular ones include Tianya, Shijiazhuang Office Worker Forum, etc.
Historical Origin
Office workers usually commute because most of them travel between their place of residence and the office area for work. Generally, they have a certain level of education and a stable income. Moreover, the characteristics of these office workers are often most prominent in metropolitan or large cities.
Most people have a very vague understanding of the history of office workers, and most believe that office workers have no history. In ancient times, people relied on agriculture for their livelihood. By the early 20th century, capitalism was rampant. In some big cities, there were not only lower-class workers but also more middle-class people, most of whom were engaged in business activities; the culture of working, getting off work, and resting subconsciously evolved into the concept of commuting. Furthermore, in recent years, many cities have developed mass transit or public bus systems, saving office workers time traveling to and from the office, making the culture of commuting more pronounced. For this reason, office workers, to a certain extent, represent capitalism and the capitalist system.