After lowering her expectations, it became much easier to find a job. Within a few days, Zhu Xiuhua found a job as a car salesperson.
Jiang Guoyun received a call from a headhunter, who invited him to work for a newly opened company. Although the work was busy and he often had to work overtime, Jiang Guoyun had not worked for a month and had had enough of the vacuum period, so he finally agreed to go.
Fortunately, the new job pays well, with an annual salary of 210,000 to 240,000 yuan.
After finding a job, the couple breathed a sigh of relief at the same time - the days of spending more than earning were finally over, and they no longer dared to spend lavishly. No matter what, they had to keep a deposit in their bank account in case of emergency.
After the situation stabilized, Zhu Xiuhua urged her husband to confront his parents-in-law.
Jiang Guoyun didn't know how to tell his parents. After much hesitation, he finally confessed, "Mom, Dad, I changed my job."
At first, Jiang's mother was very confused, "You were doing well in your last job, why did you change jobs?"
Thinking of a possibility, her eyes lit up, "Could it be that the new job will earn you a higher annual income?!"
"No." Jiang Guoyun smiled bitterly, his tone was difficult, "The previous company's performance was not good, the department laid off employees, and I was laid off."
"It took me a lot of effort to find a new job with an annual salary of just over 200,000 yuan."
A bolt from the blue.
Mother Jiang showed an expression of disbelief.
She never thought that such an outstanding son would be fired.
Jiang Guoyun tried to speak in a calm tone. "During the economic downturn, it is normal for employees to be demoted, have their salaries cut, or be laid off. The most important thing is to have a job first. When the economy picks up, I will look for an opportunity to change jobs."
Jiang's mother stood there in a daze, unable to recover for a long time.
In fact, more than one person told her that the economy has been bad and business has been difficult in recent years, but she never took it to heart. In her opinion, her son is very capable and will definitely not be affected by the environment and go against the current.
But now I realize that my son is also an ordinary person and will also be affected.
For a moment, my thoughts were confused and I didn't know what to say.
It was Jiang's father who reacted, "With less income, how can we support the family?"
Jiang Guoyun showed a trace of shame, "I was just about to tell you this. I have to pay the mortgage every month, raise two children, and support the elderly. The pressure is too great. I plan to pay for your pension insurance, and I will live on the pension every month in the future."
As he spoke, he described the matter of making up the payment in detail.
When she heard that the living expenses had dropped drastically to only 700 or 800 yuan a month, Jiang's mother flew into a rage, "Alright! Now that you've grown strong, you don't care about your parents anymore! 700 or 800 yuan a month, are you treating beggars like that?!"
Accustomed to having no money and having to ask for whatever she wants, she couldn't accept having to live on a pension of a few hundred yuan in the future.
"Mom, didn't I tell you that the pension will increase every year?" Jiang Guoyun explained, "In addition, I will give you a subsidy of 2,000 yuan every month. With this money, it is enough for food and clothes."
"What if I want to go on a trip? What if I don't have enough money? You just don't care?" Jiang's mother refused to give up. "I raised you to this age, and you are responsible for making sure your parents have enough to eat? You live in a big house and eat delicious food every day!"
Jiang Guoyun wanted to say that he had been losing a lot of hair recently because of money. Big fish and meat? Not possible. He was so worried that he could hardly eat!
Unfortunately, no matter what he said, his mother despised him for being unfilial.
Jiang Guoyun's breathing stagnated, his head felt dizzy and his heart was filled with despair.
He worked so hard and overtime, his body was almost exhausted, but the money he earned was still not enough to support his family. How can life be so difficult? !
When the income was high, everyone lived a good life together. When the income dropped, the world became difficult and the family needed to tighten their belts together, but his mother refused to endure the hardship and continued to work hard as before.
He doesn't make millions a year, he really can't do it...
Jiang's mother was unaware of her son's anxiety and continued to scold him, "I praised you for your ability in front of others, but you are just this capable! You got fired when your finances got a little worse. What can I say about you?"
"Let's talk about your monthly expenses. How much do your dad and I spend on you every month? Do you feel so distressed that you can't wait to throw us two old guys away?"
"Guo Yun, ask your conscience, are you worthy of the hard work we put into raising you?"
After talking a lot, Jiang's mother suddenly remembered something and her face changed immediately, "Guoyun, tell me the truth, was this instigated by your wife?"
Her son was filial and obedient, and never disrespected his parents. Someone must have whispered something in his ear, and he was led astray.
Thinking of this, Jiang's mother was so angry that she wanted to grab her daughter-in-law and give her a good scolding.
Jiang Guoyun didn't say anything for a long time before he said faintly, "Mom, you want to force me to death."
"How could it be?" Jiang's mother was anxious, "You are my own son, how could I harm you?"
Jiang Guoyun: "In addition to being your son, I am also the father of two children in the family."
Jiang Guoyun: "The environment is bad and the income is not high. I really have no choice. I just can't find a better job. I work overtime but the salary is not necessarily higher."
Jiang Guoyun: "You are unwilling to show any sympathy, and you are clearly trying to push me into a dead end."
Jiang Guoyun: "No wonder some colleagues were so depressed after being fired that they committed suicide."
After saying this, he smiled self-deprecatingly and said, "Death puts an end to everything and brings peace and tranquility."
It is too difficult to live a life where you have to consider everyone around you and make everyone happy.
His parents, wife, and children all depend on him to make money, but he has no one to rely on and can only fight alone.
This feeling is pretty bad.
Mother Jiang became more and more anxious as she listened, "Pooh! Pooh! What are you talking about? It's unlucky!"
"I just want you to take care of your parents like before. How can that be considered as forcing you to die?"
"Don't blame me for this! I don't have that idea at all."
"That's enough." Jiang's father interrupted and scolded, "The child's income is not enough to support the family, and you still expect him to give you money to travel, and you say you don't put pressure on him or force him?"
Jiang's mother said confidently, "It is only natural for children to support their parents."
"I'll help you pay for your insurance and give you a subsidy every month, which is enough for you to have enough food!" Jiang's father glared at him, "Do you think your son is a big boss who makes hundreds of millions a year? Can you spend as much as you want?"
"You live your life according to your ability. If you earn more, you spend more; if you earn less, you spend less. In the past, my monthly income was even less than it is now. Could it be that I couldn't make ends meet? I lived well and raised my son."
Mother Jiang was muttering something to herself, her expression extremely unhappy, but her attitude had obviously softened.
My son is still alive, so there is some hope.
If my son is gone, then I will really lose everything.
Father Jiang looked at Jiang Guoyun and consoled him, "She was just too poor before. Seeing that you are successful now, she is crazy about wanting to live a good life. Don't pay attention to her."
"If we are short of money, we don't need subsidies. We have savings, and if things get tough, we can go out and work to support ourselves."
"Don't be afraid, let's work together and get through this difficult time together."
Although the words were simple, they gave Jiang Guoyun great comfort.
Sharing happiness and hardships together, this is what a family is.
Jiang Guoyun's eyes were filled with tears. "Dad, thank you."
"We're family, there's nothing to thank me for." Father Jiang waved his hand, not taking it seriously.
**
After doing a good job of convincing his parents, Jiang Guoyun borrowed 150,000 yuan in foreign debt and finally helped his parents pay the insurance premium.
In this way, parents finally have basic protection.
However, as a price to pay, the family has to bear a considerable amount of foreign debt, and the pressure of repaying the debt every month is even greater.
"Once the car loan is paid off, I should be able to relax a bit." With this in mind, Jiang Guoyun put all his energy into work. He dared not complain about overtime or feel too tired.
These days, nothing is more important than keeping your job.
On the other hand, Zhu Xiuhua knew that she had been away from the workplace for too long, so she worked extra hard, hoping to shorten the distance with her colleagues.
Then she realized that without trying hard, she would never know what despair was.
I haven't made a single sale in half a month since I started working here.
Is she not suitable for this line of work, or has she been away from the workplace for too long and has degenerated? Zhu Xiuhua couldn't help but doubt her life.
Zhu Xiuhua was absent-minded for several days. She was wondering whether to resign and find another job.
The base salary for salespeople is low, and most of them rely on commissions to make a living. If you can't achieve sales, your monthly income is too low to support your family.
At this time, a kind senior told her, "Don't worry, the economy is bad recently and everyone is having a hard time."
Zhu Xiuhua smiled bitterly, "People like me who haven't made a single deal in half a month should be a minority."
"It's due to environmental reasons, not your fault." said the senior.
Zhu Xiuhua didn't believe it and thought the other party was deliberately comforting her.
"I'm not kidding you." The senior said seriously, "You'll know if you observe carefully."
"Stores change every three months and cannot last long. Business is bad, fewer people are starting businesses, stores cannot be rented out, and more and more stores are empty."
"In good years, customers rushed to buy cars, signed contracts and obtained loans as soon as possible. But now? They negotiated the details of the deal today, but changed their minds tomorrow. I have encountered this kind of thing several times."
"There are also companies that used to be profitable and focused on humanistic care. If an employee has a family problem, they will definitely be granted leave, and other assistance will be provided as appropriate. This year, the last-in-first-out system has been implemented, so no matter what happens at home, it can't affect work."
"Monthly sales have dropped significantly. The boss asked employees to write weekly summaries to explain why profits are declining and getting worse day by day. But why? Because the economy is bad and no one wants to spend money."
Zhu Xiuhua was deeply touched by this.
When she was a full-time housewife, her husband had a high salary, so she was particularly willing to spend money.
Now that she has experienced the hardship of being poor and her husband has taken a pay cut and found a new job, she will never again dare to be heartless and careless.
They have to pay off their mortgage, car loan, foreign debts, and save enough living expenses for their family. Before they even receive their monthly salary, all the money has already been allocated, leaving nothing behind.
Even if she has a surplus, she tends to save the money rather than spend it.
...Even she, a veteran online shopaholic, was frightened and forced to change her spending habits. There is no reason for others to continue spending lavishly.
It was not until this moment that Zhu Xiuhua deeply realized that business was really difficult.
She used to not believe what others told her. But now that she is working and on the front line of sales, she clearly feels that the situation is different from the past and now. The difference is huge.
She seems to have been away from society for too long.
If she had been working all the time and not staying at home as a full-time housewife, she would never take it lightly when someone mentioned the wave of layoffs.
If we had been prepared earlier, our family would not have suffered this disaster and would not have been almost defeated.
After all, the crises encountered in middle age are all the result of wrong decisions made in youth.
As Zhu Xiuhua was thinking about it, she became dazed.
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