There will be pressure and it depends on the individual’s tolerance.
But there are several more important issues. If you choose to take the path of civil servants, state-owned enterprises, or public institutions, you will usually help the leaders with miscellaneous tasks, such as writing papers, patents, scientific research, testing, etc.
If you enter the enterprise, many large enterprises have their R&D institutions in first- and second-tier cities, which is good. However, promotions generally have their own patterns, and there is not much room for development.