splendid star

Chapter 26 Xiaoju Looking for a Job
Before the excitement of arriving in Beijing was over, Xiaoju started looking for a job non-stop.She submitted her resume online almost every day, but more than a month later, she submitted countless resumes, but none of them came to light, and not even one was notified of interviews.
"Hey, I didn't expect it to be so hard to find a job in Beijing! Others say you have to ride a donkey to find a horse, but I don't even have a donkey now." Xiao Ju said to Guan Lu in frustration.
"Don't be too discouraged. It's really hard to find a job this year. This is related to the general environment, not your personal problem. I heard that Siyi hasn't found a job yet!" Guan Lu comforted Xiaoju.
"I'm different from her. Her family is not short of money. She can afford it, but I can't! Besides, it's not that she can't find a job, she can't find a job that she likes. But I... There is no company that wants me at all. Lulu, tell me, did I come to Beijing by mistake?" Xiao Ju asked frustratedly.
"It's hard to find a job anywhere now!" Guan Lu didn't know how to comfort Xiaoju.She heard Yu Yang say that their company's performance was not good, business was difficult to do, and they might lose their jobs one day.
"Is this Xu Xiaoju?" Just as Xiaoju was frowning, a phone call came over.It was an unfamiliar landline number. Xiaoju intuitively thought this was an interview call, and she immediately cheered up.
"Yes, hello!" Xiaoju's trembling voice could not hide her excitement.
"Our company is engaged in the Internet of Things. I saw your resume online. Would you like to come over for an interview at ten o'clock tomorrow morning?"
"It's convenient and convenient. Where is the interview address?"
"I will send the address to your mobile phone soon, please check it."
"Okay, thank you! I will be there on time tomorrow."
yeah!Finally, I’ve been notified of the interview!Xiaoju couldn't wait to jump up.
"Didi..." the text message came.When Xiaoju saw the interview address, she quickly took out a map of Beijing and started looking for the specific location on it.Oh my god!Isn’t Beijing too big?It's not easy to find such a small location on the map.
After finally finding it, Xiaoju quickly copied the route in a notebook.Then I checked the company’s website and did some research.This company looks quite glamorous at first glance. Is it going to get lucky after all the hard work?
"You have to have a good sleep tonight and get up early tomorrow morning to dress up and set off." Xiao Ju thought.
The more I cared about it, the more frustrated I became, and I slept in a hazy state all night long.When Xiaoju woke up early the next day, she felt uncomfortable everywhere in her body. She barely washed up and dressed up. She followed the route map and transferred to the subway twice before finally arriving at the subway station closest to the company.After getting out of the subway, Xiaoju started to get confused when she saw road signs such as So-and-so West Road and So-and-so North Road.For a person like her who has always lived in the south, she has no idea about the directions of southeast, northwest and northwest. In her mind, there are only front, back, left and right, so why not ask passers-by.
Xiaoju saw an old Beijing-looking old man and quickly stepped forward to ask for directions: "Uncle, how to get to Hongcheng Building?"
The uncle was enthusiastic and gave Xiaoju directions: "You go south first, then go east at the second traffic light. After reaching the first intersection, walk north about 100 meters and you'll be there."
After Xiaoju thanked the uncle, she felt like crying but had no tears left: I might as well not ask!Now even more confused!I don’t even know where the south is!
It was not far away, and after a lot of trouble, Xiaoju finally arrived at the interview place before ten o'clock.Seeing many people who came for interviews like her, Xiaoju thought to herself: It’s over!I guess there is no chance this time.
After all the interviews were completed, a 30-year-old employee in a blue suit from the company led them on a tour of the entire company, especially vividly explaining some of the photos posted on the wall.In front of a photo framed in a large photo frame, the staff introduced: "This is a photo of our company's boss Sun and the world's richest man. Think about it, is it possible that someone who can discuss business with the world's richest man is not a big boss?" So after you join the job, as long as you work hard and work hard, your future will be bright!" At this time, there was a round of applause from the crowd, and Xiao Ju also clapped her hands.
"All of us who are interviewing today will arrive at the company on time at ten o'clock tomorrow morning, and we will start unified training."
At this time, someone in the crowd asked the staff: "Have we all passed the interview? Also, what about the salary?"
"I will give you a unified explanation when you come tomorrow." The staff member said to everyone.
Xiaoju thought to herself: Does this mean that the interview was passed?But they just asked me a few simple questions!How is this going?
Before she had time to think about it, she felt dizzy and dry, and Xiaoju hurriedly walked out of the company.
The next morning, Xiaoju arrived at the training location early, and the people who came for the interview yesterday also arrived one after another.Yesterday, the staff member walked to the front desk and began to introduce: "First of all, thank you for your trust and recognition in coming to participate in the employee training organized by the company. Let me introduce myself first. My surname is Wang, and my single name is Zhang. Wang Zhang, you can Call me Manager Wang. Our company mainly sells this terminal machine," Manager Wang said as he walked towards a machine in front of him. "This machine is the latest Internet of Things machine developed by our company. The company plans to lay it out within two years. All bank branches in Beijing will replace all self-service machines in banks now. Many listed companies want to buy out the patent rights of this machine, but Mr. Sun refuses to do it! He wants to lead his team to do it himself and turn this machine into a The opportunity to make a fortune is left to all employees. As long as you successfully sell one, you will receive a commission of 800 yuan."
Someone in the audience raised their hands: "Manager Wang, what is our basic salary? Is there insurance?"
"You have no basic salary and no insurance, but as long as you sell 8 machines, the company will allocate equity. This is much better than the basic salary. After two years, the company will go public, and those of you who have equity will make a fortune. ! So you guys have to work hard, as I said, follow Boss Sun, the future is bright!"
At this time, there was another round of applause from the crowd. Xiaoju looked around and saw that there were probably more than 100 people.
For the next period of time, Xiao Ju went to the company training on time every day, listening to Manager Wang drawing tempting pie pictures and talking about the grand career and the bright future.After the training, everyone took leaflets with pictures of the machines and went to contact major bank branches to promote them.
The cakes painted by others were large and fragrant, but when I took them, I was left with only a bitter taste.Nearly two months passed, and Xiaoju kept going over and over again, going to bank branches every day to sell machines. She truly understood that it was difficult to get in, her face was ugly, and her words were ugly. However, no matter how bad her words were, she also spent a lot of money on travel expenses. The machine has not been sold, and not a penny of profit has been lost.Of the more than 100 people who first participated in the training, there are now only about [-] left.
"Could it be that my method is wrong?" Xiao Ju reflected.
This Saturday morning, Yuqing and Siyi accepted Guan Lu's invitation and came to meet Guan Lu and Xiaoju. They happened to meet Xiaoju who was going out to sell her "banking artifact" again.
"Xiaoju, are you going to do business again?" Guan Lu asked.
"Well, I want to try my luck today. Maybe I can sell a machine!" Xiao Ju said as she planned to go out.
"Didn't I tell you that Yuqing and Siyi were coming to play?" Guan Lu felt that it was inappropriate for Xiaoju to go out at this time.
"Wait a minute, what's going on?" Yuqing asked Xiaoju in confusion.
"Let me tell you, Xiaoju recently found a job, and the boss is making big pie every day, but there is no money. You said that she has been holding on for two months. Not only has she not earned a penny, but she has also incurred a lot of travel expenses. I advised her not to continue, but she just didn't listen. How about you help me persuade her." Guan Lu seemed to hate the fact that iron cannot become steel.
"Is this what you mean when you say that you seem to have found a job but actually haven't found one?" Yu Qing asked Guan Lu.
"Isn't it true? How can I not see a penny after working for two months?" Guan Lu felt that Xiaoju might have been cheated.
"They said that if they successfully sell Batai, they will have equity, and after the company is listed, they will make a fortune! Although I don't know what equity is. The boss of their company even took a photo with the world's richest man, and they also said there are any big companies They want to buy out their patent rights, but their boss won’t sell it, so he just wants to take his employees to do it himself, leaving this opportunity to make money to us.”
Listening to Xiao Ju's flawless narration, Siyi just said: "Xiao Ju, you have been deceived! Can't you see such an obvious scam?"
"But what did they lie to me about?" Xiaoju asked puzzledly.
"They are empty-handed. Isn't your two months time? Anyway, it doesn't matter to them. Even if you can't sell one for half a year, it won't cause any loss to them. But what you lose is time and opportunity. This is more hateful than simply cheating money." Yu Qing said angrily.
"Why are you so stupid? Can't your mind spin in circles?" Siyi added.
"That's right, Xiaoju, please stop going there. Siyi and Guan Lu are right. This is a leather goods company that deceives people." Yuqing also advised Xiaoju not to waste any more time.
Xiaoju, who was sensitive and had low self-esteem, suddenly became excited when she heard everyone's taunts. "Li Siyi, why do you call me stupid? You have always lived a pampered life. Do you understand my difficulties?" Over the past two months, I have gradually discovered that I may have been deceived, but I still have a little fantasy, hoping that this is not true. There are so many people like me who go to training and do sales every day. Do you know? I have been in Beijing for more than three months. Except for this company, I have not received an interview notice. My family is still waiting for me to send money home. I need money urgently now! I can What should I do! I know that working so hard every day to sell machines will probably end up working in vain, but I can only do this, I have no other way!" As she spoke, Xiao Ju started crying, feeling depressed all the time. and grievances poured out in one fell swoop.
"Okay, Xiaoju, please stop crying now. Siyi didn't mean to say that. We are good friends and sisters, and we are all caring about you." Yuqing and Guan Lu comforted Xiaoju.
"I'm sorry, Xiaoju, I didn't mean to hurt you." Seeing Xiaoju like this, Siyi quickly apologized.
"Do you know how I lived in college? When I got the admission letter home, my dad told me that they could pay for the tuition, but I had to pay for living expenses by myself. I remember not long after I was a freshman. , I was defrauded of half a month’s living expenses when I went out to look for a part-time job, and then I ate instant noodles for half a month. Later, I managed to make ends meet by doing part-time jobs at school. Seeing my embarrassment, my roommates took them to They gave me unwanted clothes to wear, but I am also a girl, I also have self-esteem, and I also want to dress myself up beautifully! Later, they often asked me to bring food and gave me some errand fees. Slowly , I started bringing meals to all the students in the school who didn’t want to go out to eat. Normally, it was fine, but when it rained heavily, I was soaked to the skin, but I had to deliver the meals to them on time, just to earn the fifty cents. Fee for running errands!" Xiao Ju became more and more excited as she talked, and finally burst into tears.
Only then did Yu Qing, Guan Lu, and Siyi realize that Xiao Ju's life in college was so difficult. No wonder Xiao Ju's character was so sensitive, fragile, and accompanied by a deep low self-esteem.
"Xiao Ju, don't be sad. From now on, you have three good sisters like us by your side. If you have anything to say, you can tell me. If you have any difficulties, you can raise them. We have agreed that we will share the blessings and the hardships together." ." Siyi stepped forward and hugged Xiaoju tightly.
Guan Lu and Yu Qing followed closely behind, hugging Xiaoju tightly: "We agreed that we would bravely venture into Beijing together. You can't shoulder everything by yourself in the future. We are good sisters and a family. "
"Thank you, thank you! I'm so touched! I won't go to that company in the future and start looking for a job again." Xiao Ju was so moved. After so many years, she has become accustomed to carrying everything by herself. She is too tired. .
Siyi, who had never worried about money, finally understood Xiao Ju's difficulty at this moment. She felt guilty for saying that to Xiao Ju just now.It turns out that there are so many unknown hardships and sorrows in the lives of people of the same age. Siyi secretly made a decision that she must do her best to help Xiaoju in life in the future.
(End of this chapter)