After exchanging a few more words with Zhao Di, Ye Qingqing said goodbye and went home. Before leaving, she thought for a moment and asked, "Has your supervisor said when I'll be officially hired?"
"It won't be that fast. There's at least a three-month probation period. I've only been working here for less than two months. But my supervisor said that as long as I pass the three-month probation period, he'll help me submit my application for permanent employment." Zhao Di was very happy.
After her probation period, she became a full-time employee of the machinery factory. Not only did her salary increase, but she also received the same holiday benefits as other full-time employees.
The difference in treatment between temporary and permanent workers in the machinery factory is particularly large. For example, during the Mid-Autumn Festival this year, temporary workers like Zhaodi only received two jin of mooncakes and two jin of frozen ribbonfish, while permanent workers received five jin of mooncakes and five jin of frozen ribbonfish, which is more than half the amount.
This was only the Mid-Autumn Festival; the difference was even greater during the Spring Festival. Zhao Di had asked the older women in her office, and they said that the machinery factory's benefits were famous throughout the city, including yellow croaker, hairy crabs, apples, pears, and so on. They didn't even need to buy any New Year's goods.
Once she gets a permanent position, she'll be able to enjoy such great benefits during the Chinese New Year this year!
Zhao Di was overjoyed and felt even more grateful to Ye Qingqing. Although her salary was less than before, her job was respectable, and her mother and father could hold their heads high when they went out.
Moreover, several relatives came over to act as matchmakers for her, all of whom were young men with respectable jobs, unlike the previous matchmakers who were either unemployed, unattractive, or from poor families—none of them were presentable.
Seeing that Zhao Di was becoming more and more confident and beautiful, Ye Qingqing was happy for her. She thought of what the old lady had said a few days ago.
Two days ago, Ye Lan went home and stayed overnight. The old lady compared Zhao Di to Ye Lan, saying that Zhao Di now has a respectable job and her doorstep is worn down by suitors.
The old lady also said that only a scoundrel like Lu Qingquan would want Ye Lan, who was only half-dead; other good young men would definitely not be interested.
In short, whenever the old lady had the chance, she would criticize Ye Lan severely, especially during meals, which she probably considered an appetizer!
"I heard from my grandma that your mom is looking for a husband for you?" Ye Qingqing asked.
Zhao Di blushed and nodded shyly, "I'm nineteen years old now, and my mother says it's time for me to go on a blind date."
She felt that she was indeed of a suitable age, and the suitors who had recently come to propose to her were all quite eligible, either working for public institutions or state-owned companies. Zhao Di herself was also tempted.
What a woman wants most in life is a stable and prosperous life. Finding a man with a secure job means that at least she won't have to struggle financially in the future and can live a smooth and peaceful life. Zhao Di felt that this was enough for her.
Ye Qingqing noticed that Zhao Di was also interested, and frowned, kindly reminding her, "Sister Zhao Di, I personally think that you shouldn't get married now, but should focus on improving your career first."
Zhao Di paused for a moment, then laughed and said, "I've been attending all the correspondence courses. I should be able to get my diploma next year, and then I'll take the accounting certificate exam. I think my career will have reached its peak."
Back when she worked in the shoe factory, her wish was to have a stable and easy job. Now that wish has come true, Zhao Di feels that as long as she can become an accountant, she will be content for the rest of her life!
Ye Qingqing rolled her eyes at her, "You're satisfied with just this? Sister Zhaodi, you're too short-sighted."
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