"Appliance repair?"
Wu Shaojun knew that he had studied this kind of technology for a while before, but it was ultimately not something that could be brought to the forefront.
Even his own mentor advised him not to do this job anymore, saying it was dirty, tiring, and didn't pay much.
The key issue is that their professional status is too low, and nobody respects them.
The older sister found him a job through someone so that he wouldn't have to go around repairing appliances on the streets in the future.
If this were to happen, my older sister would definitely be the first to refuse, even to the point of death.
And can you make money repairing home appliances?
Seeing Xia Enruo nod to him, Wu Shaojun continued to ask:
"Does my sister mean I should go out and start my own business, doing old appliance repair?"
"It's appliance repair, but not for others, it's for you!"
"For myself?"
"Yes, for yourself. What I mean is, with your excellent appliance repair skills, why don't you start a business selling used appliances?"
Buy up broken old appliances at low prices, repair them, and then sell them at a price lower than that of brand new appliances. You're guaranteed to make a profit.
As people's lives improve, their demand for home appliances is also increasing.
However, many people have limited funds and can't afford brand new appliances, so the low prices of secondhand appliances are definitely popular.
"Sister, I did repair radios and resell them before, but I didn't make much money. The buyers didn't offer high prices."
“You sold it to other merchants, not directly to consumers.”
So you can only earn a small repair fee, while the bulk of the profits go to your downstream buyers.
You can only make money by selling directly to consumers, and it's not just home appliances; many things can be sold as secondhand.
In my hometown, there's a dedicated secondhand market, but when I came to Yongning, I found that this business is completely nonexistent here.
Xia Enruo's words gave Wu Shaojun hope.
What she said is indeed true. In the past, the radios she repaired were all sold to merchants in the Bianqiang Antique Market, who then sold them to consumers.
No wonder they kept urging me to check if I had any stock on hand; it seems there's still a lot of profit to be made.
"Sister Enruo, I understand what you're saying a little better now. I've never thought about it this way before. I just don't know how high the cost of buying up broken old appliances is?"
Xia Enruo knew that Wu Shaojun was smart enough to understand things quickly, and that funds were the least of his worries. She would definitely help Wu Shaojun to the end if he wanted to do something.
"Shaojun, as long as you want to do business, don't worry about funding, I'll help you!"
Moreover, buying old appliances doesn't always have to involve money; you can use a trade-in method, exchanging a smaller appliance for a larger one.
"Trading something smaller for something bigger? A method of replacement?"
Hearing that Xia Enruo could help him solve his funding problem, Wu Shaojun saw hope.
As expected, you have to find your second sister to do business. She's a natural at business and always has unique ideas.
It's just that what she says is so novel that sometimes I can't understand it myself.
"Yes, trade-in! You can trade in broken appliances with some kitchen knives, scissors, pots and pans."
There will definitely be plenty of people willing to replace them, since broken appliances just sit at home doing nothing.
"Why not just replace the knife and scissors and use them again?"
Wu Shaojun's eyes lit up as he listened. If this could work out, wouldn't he be making a fortune?
That's absolutely your mother's genius brain.
Buying new kitchen knives, scissors, pots and pans doesn't cost much, but repairing broken appliances and reselling them will definitely cost much more.
"Sister, you're a genius! I never would have thought of these things. I knew I made the right choice to consult with you, Second Sister."
"You don't need to go to the market to buy kitchen knives, scissors, and the like yourself. I have connections with wholesalers and manufacturers, so I can get goods directly from them at wholesale prices. This way, costs can be reduced and profits can be increased."
If you don't have a particularly good shop, try selling them in my supermarket first. The high customer traffic guarantees success!
Xia Enruo's consideration for Wu Shaojun in every way made him feel a little embarrassed.
The road has been paved right to my doorstep. If I'm still not up to the task and can't pull it off, I'll really disappoint my second sister.
"Sister, I'm so touched by how much you care about me. Don't worry, I'll definitely do my best and do as you say."
"Can I give you half of the net profit then?"
Wu Shaojun was not an ungrateful person. He showed his sincerity by offering half of the net profit from selling the products in Xia Enruo's supermarket. If the products sold well, it would be a way of repaying Xia Enruo for her good idea.
"Shaojun, you're being too polite. There's plenty of space in the supermarket on Central Street, it doesn't need yours."
"No way, sis. If you don't agree, I can't do this business anymore. You might as well just go back to driving my car."
Seeing Wu Shaojun's determined gaze, Xia Enruo compromised somewhat.
"How about this, brother, consider me an investor. I'll provide everything you need for the exchange, and you just give me 30% of the net profit."
Wu Shaojun was deeply moved upon hearing this, as it relieved him of the pressure of upfront funding.
The costs involved were greatly reduced, and sales channels were also opened up.
The key point is that Xia Enruo only wants 30% of the profits, keeping 70% for herself.
She thinks so highly of her skills, so I can't let her down; I have to do my best.
"Sister Enruo, it's settled then. I'll finish my resignation procedures in the next couple of days and get back to work harder."
However, if my older sister finds out that I resigned, she'll have to say a few words to her to smooth things over.
I know my older sister's temper; she definitely won't want me to quit this job!
"Don't worry, Shaojun. I'll handle Meixia's ideological work. Just do your job well and don't overthink it."
Once you've decided to do this, don't be afraid of anything. Just go for it boldly and aim for the right goal.
This is the only way to maximize the probability of success.
Wu Shaojun's confidence soared after leaving Xia Enruo's company, and he immediately saw a breakthrough.
I was a bit more clear-headed than when I first arrived, when I was completely confused.
He submitted his resignation to the personnel department on the day he returned to the leather factory.
The HR staff tried to persuade him for a long time, but to no avail. They just thought he was a fool who was out of his mind and was giving up such a good job.
Why try to copy others and become an individual? You'll regret it later!
After packing up his belongings at the workplace and saying goodbye to his superiors, Wu Shaojun had finally left the leather factory.
As he left this place where he had spent several years, he stood at the gate and looked at the factory sign.
Still feeling a little reluctant, he stared at her for several seconds before turning and leaving without looking back.
When he got home, he didn't tell his older sister, Wu Meixia, about his resignation. He wanted to keep it a secret for as long as possible, otherwise the family would be in trouble. He would tell his sister after he had achieved some success.
Perhaps by then her mindset will change, and she will stop criticizing herself too much for resigning.
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