Volume 1, Chapter 55, Shanghai Beach (8)

What did George write on the blackboard? Just a few words: terminal, railway, highway, transportation company.

Stepping forward, Fang Jianxiong picked up the powder wiper and wiped away the railways and highways, leaving only the docks and transportation companies.

George shrugged in confusion and said: "Why? Without transportation guarantee, your industrial plan will face too many difficulties."

Fang Jianxiong smiled and explained: "George, you still don't understand China's current national conditions. Railways are a good thing. I really want to build railways, but this power is not in my hands. Even building a railway from Jiangning to Wuhu depends on the British

People's faces. Highways are also very important, but how much money do you think I have to invest and how to solve the problem of return?"

After finishing speaking, Fang Jianxiong returned to his seat with a smile and continued slowly: "George, I have a position here, general manager of the Human Resources Department of Eurasia Group. However, at this stage, this department only has one name."

George showed a dissatisfied expression and said directly: "I am not satisfied. What I hope to get is the position of CEO of the group. I am very optimistic about the development prospects of Eurasia Group, so I am here and I will fight for it."

Fang Jianxiong smiled and said nothing. After George lowered his head and thought for a while, he said calmly: "Okay, I accept. But I have a request. I must participate in all major decisions of the group."

"Fisher, remember to find a translator for Mr. George." Fang Jianxiong turned his head and told Fisher, then extended his hand to George and said, "Welcome to join. In fact, I think what you need is not a translator, but to learn Chinese well."

George stood up and shook hands, and said solemnly: "I will definitely learn Chinese well."

"Tomorrow at nine o'clock in the morning, there will be a unique recruitment event at the entrance of the big world. Go back and prepare. I will arrange for someone to add a table for you, and you can go and recruit the subordinates you want."

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On April 18, 1908, in the square opposite Shanghai World, the job fair of Eurasia Group officially kicked off. Although all preparations were made in advance, in this era when traditional industrial and commercial ideas are dominated by credibility and loyalty,

, the Eurasia Group’s job fair encountered traditional obstruction.

This has nothing to do with salary or position.

The recruitment fair was very lively, and the majority of people were onlookers. Due to the fear of new things, many people did not have the courage to take the first step even if they were tempted.

At 9:30 in the morning, the job fair had already started for half an hour, and no one stepped into the temporary fence. This start seemed a bit ominous. In fact, many people were wandering outside, weighing and hesitating.

Three meters outside the shed, a horizontal line was drawn on the ground. Those who were not applying for jobs were not allowed to enter. The patrolmen were invited to maintain order. Therefore, there was a very anxious scene. There were many people watching. It could be said that there was a huge crowd, but they were all

Outside the lines, I watched with curious eyes who was the first to walk into the shed.

Tian Sanjin is such a representative figure. Thirty-five-year-old Tian Sanjin is a native of Shanghai. He entered the blacksmith shop as an apprentice at the age of 8. Jiangnan Manufacturing Bureau was recruiting people, and he was recruited to learn lathe work for one month.

Tian Sanjin was fired because he was dissatisfied with his foreman's deduction of salary. He protested a few words.

The job fair of the Eurasian Group was very attractive to Tian Sanjin, but standing in front of the job fair, he was still very hesitant. The reason is very simple, it is difficult to leave his hometown. There are old and young in the family, wife, children and my mother, he is the only one

Labor force, family members cannot take care of them if they leave Shanghai.

After hesitating for ten minutes, Tian Sanjin finally stepped into the shed. The reason was still very simple. The family only had the last piece of ocean left. My mother was sick and needed to take medicine every day. My wife and three children needed to eat and wear clothes.

All of this costs money. A piece of ocean can last for a month at most. Tian Sanjin, who is unemployed, has no choice.

Of course, he still held on to a small hope that his employer would keep him in Shanghai.

Before that, Gu Heng, who was sitting in front of a table, looked very calm, but in fact, his heart was like a boiling oil pot. Time passed ruthlessly, and he checked his watch four times in ten minutes, but still no one left.

Come in. Gu Heng sighed and decided to raise his hand to tidy up and let the people who were ready go out.

There is a special resting place for the media at the exit of the job fair. The reporters from more than a dozen newspapers looked a little bored. I originally thought that this was a successful event and they could capture a lot of news material. Unexpectedly, ten minutes later, a

No one came in. Probably, I could write a special topic here, with the title "Tide of Viewers, No Entry".

Just when a reporter had prepared this headline and planned to interview the organizer about his feelings, Tian Sanjin walked into the shed. The crowd of onlookers exclaimed, "Someone has gone in, someone has gone in." Tian Sanjin stood at his feet.

I was so frightened when I was at the door that I almost turned around and ran away. It seemed that this was the Hall of Hell.

However, the desire to survive still overcame fear. Tian Sanjin gritted his teeth and walked to the table where he received the form.

"Hello! What position are you applying for?" Standing behind the desk was a young man, greeting with a smile. The reporters stood up like flies when they saw rotten eggs, looking like wolves, waiting for this first opportunity.

A guy applied for a job and blocked him at the back door when he came out.

"I know how to turn, fit, and blacksmith." Tian Sanjin subconsciously reported what he knew. The young man at the job fair smiled and took out a form and handed it to him: "If you can read, fill it out yourself.

If you know how to read, go to the table over there and someone will help you fill it out."

Subconsciously taking the form, Tian Sanjin walked to a place with a "Consultation Service" sign next to it. Three young people were waiting here. Each of them was smiling, and they stood up and said hello kindly:

"Hello, how can I help you?"

Gu Heng lowered his raised hand because he knew very well that with the first successful example, the rest would be easier.

Tian Sanjin filled out the form with the help of the young man, and then someone led him to the technician recruitment point. The three recruiters faced a nervous Tian Sanjin.

"Your form states that you are good at lathe work, fitter work, and blacksmithing. These skills are all what we need. May I ask, what are your specific salary requirements? Do you have any specific requirements in terms of living arrangements, such as food, accommodation, and family arrangements?"

The person who spoke was a man in his thirties, quite friendly.

Tian Sanjin's mind was all confused now, and he didn't know how to answer at all. He just said subconsciously: "I have a mother, a wife, and three children at home."

"Well, if you pass the one-month trial period, you can apply for a three-bedroom, one-living house in a family building in Wuhu Industrial Zone. This housing is provided free of charge, and you need to pay a small amount of water, electricity and sanitation fees.

If your wife needs to work, you can also register at the logistics office and apply for a chore. The salary for one month of the trial period is ten yuan. After you sign the contract, you can receive an advance payment of five yuan the day before departure.

Settlement allowance. This is a labor contract. If you don’t understand it, you can ask at the counter before and they will explain each clause to you. Your rights and obligations are clearly written on it.”

Subconsciously accepting an employment contract, Tian Sanjin returned to the consultation desk in a daze. The same kind young man stood up and explained the contracts one by one. About five minutes later, Tian Sanjin, who gradually regained consciousness, explained these

The important parts of the contract are all written down. The most important one-month trial period, if both parties are dissatisfied, the contract can be terminated early. The probationer does not need to repay the settlement fee, and only needs to pack up and leave. After becoming a regular employee,

There is corresponding labor insurance supply every month, including clothing, shoes, soap, cold drinks in summer, and heating expenses in winter. After reaching the standard of a technician, you can apply for housing. The salary is based on the actual situation of the individual, with a minimum of ten yuan.

On this basis, ordinary technicians receive piece-rate wages. Senior technicians can lead apprentices, and they can receive five yuan for bringing an apprentice. For each apprentice who passes the apprenticeship inspection, the group will reward him fifty yuan.

The reward for starting a disciple is fifty yuan. This statement shocked Tian Sanjin completely. He felt like he was having sex with a mother-in-law. "What? The reward for taking a disciple is fifty yuan?"

After getting the definite answer, Tian Sanjin fainted again. What kind of factory is this? Shouldn't the ocean be counted? Tian Sanjin has brought out six apprentices in the past years, which is three hundred oceans. At this moment

, I feel that I have suffered a big loss, and my days working in Jiangnan Manufacturing Bureau (Shanghai Bureau) are simply a wasted time.

Without hesitation, Tian Sanjin walked to the signing table and said tremblingly: "I want to sign a contract, where do I press my fingerprints?"

The second person who walked into the shed also appeared, but he was not Chinese, but a foreigner.

Chambers, a U.S. citizen and retired U.S. Navy machinist, was imprisoned for three years for drunken injury. He came to Shanghai half a month ago, hoping to start a new life. After arriving in Shanghai, Chambers could not move quickly.

After finding a job, the news in the newspaper attracted his attention. Because he was proficient in mechanical maintenance, he decided to try his luck. Maybe the Chinese are easier to cheat, and he might be able to give himself a high salary. Last night, Chambers

I spent my last five dollars selling some delicious food and a bottle of wine, but ended up getting up a little late.

Entering the shed, Chambers saw a foreigner sitting in front of a table, so he walked over and said, "Hi, I'm here to apply for a job as a mechanical technician."

This is what George looks like. Frankly speaking, today's scene makes George very regretful. In fact, now George is not only the general manager of the human resources department, he also won the position of general manager of foreign trade from Fang Jianxiong.

Chambers didn't wait for an answer, because George looked outside with an incredulous expression. Looking at the shocked expressions of all the staff, Chambers turned back: "Oh, Shet! It seems I have to hurry up."
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