Chemical fertilizer loss during agricultural production is an important factor leading to the eutrophication of lakes and reservoirs. As fertilizer technology has become more widespread, it has become necessary to explore the ecological compensation mechanism in areas with important ecological functions to further reduce chemical fertilizer application. Among these, farmers’ preferences for chemical fertilizer reduction are one of the most important issues. Based on the survey data of 142 farmers surrounding Poyang Lake, this paper studies the farmers’ willingness to accept (WTA) the attributes of a chemical fertilizer reduction scheme using the choice experiment method. The results are as follows: (1) The farmers’ WTA value for each additional year of the program was 63.75 CNY/ha/year, the WTA value for every 10 percent increase in the proportion of participating land area was 73.875 CNY/ha/year, and the WTA value for every 10 percent reduction in the fertilizer application was 413.505 CNY/ha/year. (2) The household support burden, the proportion of non-agricultural income, and farmers’ understanding of the importance of wetlands significantly affect farmers’ WTA value. (3) The interviewed farmers can be divided into four different types: farm type, farm-oriented hybrid type, off-farm-oriented hybrid type, and off-farm workers, each with different preferences for fertilizer reduction schemes.

In China, job satisfaction has become a significant concern. Previous research has mainly focused on the impact of working conditions and personal characteristics on job satisfaction, neglecting the influence of commuting. This study utilized the ordered logistic (Ologit) regression model and demonstrated that commuting time negatively affects job satisfaction. Through additional analysis, it was found that increasing the duration of nap time can enhance employees’ job satisfaction. Additionally, providing a monthly commuting allowance of more than CNY 40.00, along with increased nap time, can help alleviate the negative impact of commuting on job satisfaction. Moreover, a heterogeneity analysis was conducted to explore the potential variations in this impact by gender, marital status, the employer’s nature, and region. The outcomes indicated that gender does not significantly affect job satisfaction in relation to commuting. However, individuals who are married or cohabiting, those employed in the private sector, and those residing in the northeast or central regions of China experience a negative impact on job satisfaction due to commuting. Finally, we propose relevant suggestions to improve employees’ job satisfaction and enhance their work efficiency in order to achieve the sustainable development of the company.