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In 1979, the war in southern Xinjiang touched the hearts of every Chinese people. It was an era of burning passion, and every enthusiastic Chinese was eager to contribute to the country, and I was one of them. After that, I worked in the army for 18 years, and finally returned to the local area in 1997 as a deputy battalion during the disarmament.
At that time, the state was implementing a policy of resettlement of demobilized military cadres, and I was assigned to a state-owned factory in the city. From a deputy battalion commander in military uniform to a deputy section-level staff member in the logistics department of a state-owned enterprise, this change of identity made it difficult for me to adapt for a while.
When I first arrived at my new unit, I was full of enthusiasm, but reality gave me a slap in the face. The old employees in the unit were wary of me, an airborne soldier, and ignored me. There are even many people who say that I came in through connections, and some people laugh at me for not understanding business.
Faced with this situation, I wanted to give up and go back to my hometown. But thinking that there are still old mothers and school-going children at home who need my support, I can only grit my teeth and persevere.
At that time, the life of state-owned enterprises was not very good, the efficiency declined, and the medical reimbursement and benefits of front-line employees shrank again and again. But in the back office, especially in the canteen, waste is not uncommon. I felt very uncomfortable when I saw it, and I wondered if there was a way to reduce the cost.
The director of our canteen is surnamed Zhao, a cadre at the department level, and has been working in the canteen for 15 years. Although I am a deputy section-level cadre, I have no power, and I can only take care of health and safety. When I saw the staff dumping a lot of leftovers and taking some vegetables and meat straight home, I couldn't help it.
I went to Director Zhao and reported these problems to him. Director Zhao didn't care, and said, "Do you know, these are the leftovers on the leader's small stove, don't worry about it!" ”
I suppressed my anger and persuaded: "Director Zhao, even if it is the leader of Xiaozao, we can also report in advance and try not to waste it!" And those vegetables and meat, why should the kitchen people take them home directly! It's all paid for. ”
Director Zhao looked at me like an alien and said, "You have really been in the army for a long time, and you don't know the situation in the place. The leader has a lot of opportunities, will he have time to report to you for a treat? Haven't you heard a word about it? ”
I wondered, "What's that?" ”
"If the cook doesn't steal, he won't harvest the grain! The people in the kitchen want them to keep their hands and feet clean, probably! Without this oil and welfare, who wants to work in the canteen! Director Zhao said with an oath.
It's really hard for me to understand this approach. Obviously, the factory is already unable to make ends meet, and it is still wasting a lot here, and letting the staff get oil and water from it, what kind of reason is this?
I wanted to argue with Director Zhao again, but he slapped the table and said loudly: "We are not a troops, and we are not a place for you to say the same." If you can do it, if you can't do it, pull it down! ”
People are under the eaves and have to bow their heads. But after this incident spread, the already not very good colleague relationship was even worse. Several times I heard someone muttering: "Is this person sick in the brain, if he doesn't take it himself, he will cut off our financial route." ”
I was arranged by Director Zhao to be a cleaner, in his words, that is, when I have nothing to do after a full day, then go sweep the floor and digest it. All of a sudden, I became a joke in the cafeteria. Others work for work, but I do for work.
Although I am reluctant to adjust my job, what is more uncomfortable is that things are getting worse. The workers complained a lot about the food in the canteen, but the leaders ate small stoves and turned a deaf ear to these things.
I personally went to Director Li of the Logistics Department and told him the real situation below. Director Li is also a veteran who has changed jobs, and his attitude is very kind, saying that he will deal with it seriously, and he is also concerned about my work and life after I change jobs.
I felt a warm feeling in my heart, and I thought that this should be solved. But within a few days, I was transferred from cleaning to the kitchen, where I was responsible for washing dishes and cutting vegetables, and became a helper.
Director Zhao ran to the back kitchen and was furious at me in front of everyone. shouted in his mouth: "Chen Jiang, you are very bold!" Did it work? Director Li is my old superior, do you think he believes you or me? ”
I didn't speak, because the facts already have an answer. A colleague I knew well persuaded me in private: "Lao Chen, what are you fighting with them?" Anyway, you have a lot of sub-section salary, just find an easy job to do! ”
I didn't fight them again, I just had a hard time. In 1999, the factory was on the verge of bankruptcy, and the workers' wages were two months in arrears. The city also knew that the situation was serious, so a young cadre was transferred to serve as general manager, and drastic reforms were carried out.
This general manager is two years younger than me, but he is brave and resourceful. He let out the news first, and everyone can put forward opinions on the development prospects of the factory and the existing problems.
The workers on the production line put forward a basket of suggestions, but there was no change. Many people talk in private, this person is probably also thunderous and rainy, forget it, don't get into trouble with that body, and avoid being put in small shoes.
On the side of the cafeteria, everyone talked a lot, but there was no action. Director Zhao also hinted openly and secretly that the general manager would not be able to work for long, and whoever dared to talk nonsense would definitely eat melons.
I observed for a while, and after much deliberation, I risked the consequences of being laid off, and took the information I had gathered, and went to him in one night.
After General Manager Zhang learned about the situation, he did not show righteous indignation, but said lightly: "Chen Ke, I know this matter clearly, and I will deal with it afterwards." ”
Hearing him say it lightly, my heart was half cold, but when I heard him call me "Chen Ke", I couldn't figure out what medicine he was selling in his gourd for a while.
Half a month later, there was a sudden major personnel change in the factory, and many leaders were transferred, including Director Zhao of the Logistics Department and Director Zhao of the canteen.
This shock made the whole factory look new. General Manager Zhang chatted with me afterwards, and he knew that there was a big problem with the logistics system, but he still needed to investigate my position, so when I reported it to him, he behaved coldly, but in fact, he was also protecting me.
He highly praised me, as a veteran, my character of not fading after retirement and maintaining the fine work style of the army. In 2000, after serving as acting director for half a year, I was officially promoted to director of the canteen.
Under my strict control, the staff of the canteen no longer dared to steal vegetables and meat, and their work style and discipline were greatly improved. General Manager Zhang also set an example, strictly prohibiting small stoves, and workers to eat in the same stove, only half a year ago, the canteen has saved more than 300,000 yuan in expenditure, and the quality of meals has also been greatly improved, won the praise of workers.
Over time, my position in the business has become more and more solid. I brought the discipline and execution I learned in the army to my work, and I also learned how to get along with colleagues with different personalities.
In 2007, after 7 years as the director of the canteen, I was promoted to the deputy director of the logistics department, in charge of the canteen and security work. In 2011, I was promoted to the head of the logistics department and became the middle backbone of the company.
The experience of being excluded made me develop the habit of being a low-key person. Even after a certain achievement, I rarely show off in front of my colleagues.
I always remember that relationships between people are very delicate, and overly ostentatious can easily lead to trouble.
In 2021, I reached retirement age. Because of years of hard work and promotion, my pension has reached 12,000 yuan per month. This is already a pretty good retirement treatment in our prefecture-level city.
In the year after the epidemic ended, I ran into Director Li of the logistics department in the supermarket. He looked a lot older, and I didn't want to greet him, but when I met him head-on, he seemed to recognize me at a glance.
His voice trembled a little and asked, "Are you Li Jiang from the steel mill?" ”
I nodded and greeted, "Lee's good!" After a brief pleasantry, he asked me about my current situation and retirement benefits. In the face of his inquiry, I hesitated and said that I only had a pension of 4,000 yuan per month.
Why? It's not because I have a grudge against him and want to deceive him. Rather, years of experience in the workplace have taught me that some truths don't need to be fully revealed.
I don't want him to feel inferior or jealous because of my high pension, after all, everyone's life trajectory is different, and there is no need to make unnecessary comparisons.
Director Li's expression suddenly relaxed a lot, he patted me on the shoulder and said, "It seems that your deputy battalion is not doing well after being discharged from the army!" Like I still have 6800 a month. ”
I smiled and didn't speak, and when I got home, I talked to my wife about it. My wife laughed and said that I was too cautious, but I knew that it was this caution and low profile that made me where I am today in the workplace.
Looking back, I can't help but feel a lot of emotion. From the demobilized military cadre who was excluded back then to the backbone of the enterprise with a rich pension today, I have experienced too many ups and downs along the way. But I always believe that as long as you are a down-to-earth person and do things seriously, you will eventually have good returns.
Life is like a marathon, the important thing is not how to start, but how to complete the journey. I'm glad I didn't give up halfway, but persevered to the end. This is perhaps the biggest gain and insight of my life.
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