"Ding ding ding..."
At noon, as the bell rang to signal the end of the workday, the workers, who had been working hard all morning, flocked to the canteen.
The small canteen immediately appeared crowded, with long queues forming instantly in front of the few small windows.
Near the front of the long queue, Sun Dajiang and Lin Jiguo were talking.
As people in front of him left, the long line gradually shortened, and soon it was Sun Dajiang's turn.
"Uncle Dajiang, it's your turn to get the food today. We have pork cracklings and cabbage today, would you like some?"
Hearing someone shout, Sun Dajiang then noticed that the person serving the food was Sha Zhu.
"It's Zhu Zi! Give me a serving of shredded potatoes, a serving of braised cabbage with pork cracklings, and four steamed buns."
As Sun Dajiang spoke, he handed over the meal tickets and lunchbox.
"Okay, Uncle Dajiang."
After Sha Zhu finished speaking, he used a spoon to find the part with the most oil residue, scooped out a large spoonful, and poured it into the lunchbox. When he got to the shredded potatoes, he did the same. By the time he finished serving both dishes, the lunchbox was already full.
Sun Dajiang saw that Sha Zhu was a good kid and said with a smile.
"Thank you, Pillar."
Sha Zhu smiled but didn't say anything. He continued to serve Lin Jiguo his meal, and of course, he served him a full spoonful, because he knew about Lin Jiguo's relationship with Sun Dajiang.
Lin Jiguo, who was overjoyed, kept saying thank you!
After getting their food, the two found an empty seat and sat down. Soon after, Lin Wencui arrived.
"Hey! Dajiang, why do you two have so much food today?"
Lin Wencui asked curiously.
"Zhu Zi ordered today's food. You know, that kid is so generous, he made so much. What are we going to do if we can't finish it all?"
"Pfft..."
Sun Dajiang's Versailles made Lin Wencui laugh.
The three of them then ate their meal. After the meal, Lin Wencui went back to her office to rest, and Sun Dajiang also brought Lin Jiguo to the office.
"Sit down, Ji Guo, no need to be so polite."
"Uncle, is there something you need me for today?"
Lin Jiguo inquired.
"I haven't asked about your studies lately. How's your electrical engineering learning going?"
Sun Dajiang then asked.
"It's alright. My master told me to practice more and I hope to break through to the intermediate level within a year."
Sun Dajiang was quite satisfied with Lin Jiguo's words, but he decided to add fuel to the fire for Lin Jiguo, and then said.
"Uncle, let me give you a little insider information: after the Chinese New Year, the eight-level worker system will be implemented nationwide."
"You have three months left. You need to study hard during this time. If you don't understand anything, ask your master or me. Try your best to get a good level in the exam."
Lin Jiguo was still a little confused after listening, so he asked again.
"Uncle, how is the eight-level worker system divided, and what are the assessments for?"
Sun Dajiang took a sip of tea and then began his sermon.
"The eight-level worker system was learned from the Soviet Union and was implemented in Northeast China in the 1950s."
Levels 1-3 are equivalent to junior workers, levels 4-6 are equivalent to intermediate workers, and levels 7-8 are equivalent to senior workers.
The assessment mainly consists of two parts: theoretical assessment and practical assessment. The difficulty of the assessment gradually increases with the level.
After Sun Dajiang finished speaking, Lin Jiguo basically understood that the salary should be based on one's ability.
Thinking about wages, Lin Jiguo asked.
"Uncle, how much will your salary be then? How about compared to my current 32.5 yuan?"
Sun Dajiang smiled and looked at his nephew as if he were a fool, leaving Lin Jiguo completely bewildered.
"Uncle, why are you looking at me like that? Is there something wrong?"
Sun Dajiang stopped teasing Lin Jiguo and slowly began to speak.
"At that time, your salary will experience a qualitative leap. To put it simply, it might not be obvious enough. Let me give you an example: once you pass the Level 1 worker assessment, your salary will be no less than it is now."
"hiss."
Lin Jiguo gasped, thinking to himself.
"If a first-level worker already earns more than what they do now, how much would a second-level worker, a third-level worker... and even a final eighth-level worker earn per month?"
Thinking of this, Lin Jiguo hurriedly asked.
"Uncle, what level of worker can I take the exam for now, and what is the salary for each level?"
"Your current level is probably hovering between level 3 and 4, depending on how you perform on the day."
As for the wages at later levels, that depends on how the standards are set at the time. Let me put it this way: an eighth-grade worker might earn over 100 yuan.
"hiss."
"What's wrong? Your tooth hurts again?"
Seeing Lin Jiguo gasp again, Sun Dajiang even cracked a joke.
"Alright, find a place to rest for a while. Go and call your master and Fu Cheng over. Also, you are not allowed to tell anyone about what happened today."
Less than five minutes after Lin Jiguo left, Liang Quanfa, the leader of the first group, arrived. The two had just chatted for a while when Fu Cheng, the leader of the second group, also arrived. After the two sat down, Sun Dajiang spoke.
"I've called you all here today to talk about something that concerns each and every one of us."
"What is it, Mr. Sun? Just tell me directly!"
Sun Dajiang usually had a good relationship with several team leaders. Except for Liang Quanfa, one of the team leaders, who called him by his first name, the other two team leaders still addressed him as Engineer Sun, just like before.
"The eight-level worker system may be implemented at the beginning of next year, so you need to teach your workers well in the next few months and strive to give them a good future."
"Really? That's fantastic! Is this news true? I've been looking forward to this day for so long."
Second group leader Fu Cheng jumped up happily. They were not newbies like Lin Jiguo; they were very familiar with the eight-level worker system and didn't need Sun Dajiang to explain it to them again.
"Look how happy you are. Learn from Lao Liang. Even if Mount Tai collapses in front of you, you remain calm. That's the demeanor of a great general."
"I was stunned. It's not as amazing as you make it out to be."
Just as Sun Dajiang finished speaking about Fu Cheng, Liang Quanfa came to sabotage him.
"Old Liang! Is it really right for you to undermine me like this? Don't I, Sun Dajiang, have any dignity left?"
"Hahaha……."
After Sun Dajiang finished speaking, the three of them burst into laughter.
But despite the jokes and laughter, Sun Dajiang still explained it to them clearly.
The credibility of this matter is very high, and it may come from the Ministry of Metallurgy. Also, don't talk about it with outsiders. As for the remaining three group leaders, Yao Limin, Fu Cheng will pass it on to them during his shift.
Sun Dajiang only got a short rest after the two left.
When he went to work in the afternoon, Sun Dajiang inspected the factory again and found that the workers in the two groups were studying very seriously. He was very satisfied, so he returned to his office, found a few books, and sat down to read.
Because Sun Dajiang is also preparing to take the assessment, and his goal is to become an eighth-grade worker.
Sun Dajiang believed he had the ability.
Let's wait and see next year!
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