Chapter 155 The Domineering President’s Father 34
The convention center is divided into many exhibition halls, all of which were surprisingly open today. The lines were incredibly long, similar to the lines used by first-tier city subways during rush hour, with cordons separating traffic.
"I just asked, and you don't need to buy a ticket for this exhibition, but you do need to scan your ID card and go through security before you can enter."
After the introduction, Xu Tiantian speculated, "It's probably to prevent any criminals from sneaking in and causing trouble. After all, there are so many people here today, and there are many bigwigs, so they definitely have to consider the potential safety risks."
There are ten security check entrances in total. People wearing work uniforms and work badges hanging around their necks are sitting next to them, looking at the crowd and whispering something.
Usually, security checks are handled by dedicated security inspectors. However, today, the organizers probably wanted to promote the theme of high-end imitation robots, so they chose silver-gray robots wearing work uniforms.
When it was finally Xu Tiantian's turn, the robot said to her, "For your personal safety, please show your ID."
Xu Tiantian handed over her ID card. The robot took it and swiped it directly on the instrument. The green light came on and the ID card was returned to her.
"Please go over there for security check."
The security check machine was just a few steps ahead, just like the security check when taking an airplane or high-speed train. The robot asked her to stand on the machine and checked her with a scanner in its hand.
Xu Tiantian was watching curiously when she suddenly caught sight of a simple advertising sign next to the staff's desk. It read:
We are security inspectors. Our job is to use security equipment to eliminate safety hazards on people, luggage, and items in public places. Before the change, we usually had to stand guard for eight hours straight. After the change, we only work five hours a day, assisting with the normal operation and maintenance of the robots, and have transitioned from standing guard to sitting guard!
Xu Tiantian: “…”
Only five hours a day, what kind of conscientious company is this???
Xu Tiantian was feeling envious and jealous when the robot reminded her that she could enter the inner field.
In the distance, a handsome young man in security uniform was sitting at a table, facing a computer.
Beside him stood rows of robots also wearing security uniforms. Elsewhere, teams like his, consisting of one person and nine robots, were seen on patrol.
Next to him, there is still the billboard——
I'm a security guard, responsible for maintaining safety and order in the exhibition halls, preventing crowding, trampling, and illegal incidents. Before my new role, I had to enter the exhibition halls before the opening to inspect for safety hazards and was not allowed to leave until the exhibition closed. After my new role, I was assigned nine robot partners, who obey my orders and share my work. I enjoy a peaceful life for my partners, and they carry the heavy load for me. Life is wonderful!
Xu Tiantian: “…”
These staff members are all employees of the Xiao Group, so naturally they can enjoy the convenience earlier than ordinary people.
Like everyone else, they were initially worried about layoffs, but after the robots were introduced, the company retrained the employees, allowing them to continue receiving their previous salary and do minimal work! Who wouldn't like that?
Xu Tiantian over there was so jealous that she was almost breaking apart.
"I'm still in the process of job transfer training. I really want to finish the training as soon as possible so that I can slack off happily!"
Even more twisted than Xu Tiantian are the netizens in the live broadcast room.
Xin Tong: Work five days a week, take two days off, get paid for national holidays, only work five hours a day, and still get the same salary as before? Where is the morality? Where is the bottom line? Where is the company address!?
Tan Taimo: What I'm more concerned about is whether I can choose my own job position. There are so few jobs created by robots, and with so many people and so few jobs available, they'll definitely be filled up quickly. What will happen to the workers then?
[Wululu: The above comments are reasonable, correct, and quite insightful. I'm also very concerned about this issue. The influx of high-quality imitation robots into the market may initially appear to bring considerable profits, but a series of problems have also emerged. If these problems are not resolved before they are released into the market, it is likely to cause social unrest.]
[Pipi Shrimp:??? Am I the only one concerned about work hours? Why are all your questions so profound and insightful? Damn, I'm the only one with a simple mind...]
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Xu Tiantian took a look and replied, "Of course you can make your own choice. Let me explain the issue of job transfers to everyone. If your company needs to introduce robots, then according to labor laws, the company cannot lay off employees without reason. Let's assume your boss chooses to have his employees undergo job transfer training. He will receive a special government subsidy for this, so don't feel like you owe your boss anything; they will benefit."
"Job transfer training is usually divided into early online theoretical knowledge training. Based on the theoretical level you have learned, you can apply for an online exam at any time. If you pass the exam, you will be transferred to offline practical training."
"You might be curious: if you don't take the exam, can you just live off the government-subsidized job transfer training? This training is limited in time. The government-provided training is divided into elementary, intermediate, and advanced levels. The elementary level is usually simpler and accessible to most people. It's like an elementary school course: if you don't know calculus, you should know addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, right? If you still can't, well, that's fine. The government has jobs specifically for these people, but the salary and benefits will definitely be far inferior to those in regular companies."
"One more thing to add: before you choose to change careers, your boss and trainers will recommend a specialized position for you based on your company's business direction. This position must pay at least as much as your previous position. You can choose to agree to the training, but if you don't agree, your boss can use this as a reason to lay you off."
"Let's talk about what happens after you're rejected. If you feel the company's development prospects aren't good and you want to change jobs, then after you resign, the trainer will explain in detail the pros and cons of each position. Whether you're switching from a public institution to a freelance position, the subsidies are the same."
After a pause, Xu Tiantian took a sip of water and continued, "There's also the issue of full staffing. If you encounter this situation, you can seek help from the relevant departments. The government will use big data screening and notify you of a job assignment within a week. With the current technological reforms, relevant work units are also short of staff. If you're lucky, you might even be able to get into the system. However, this mainly relies on brains and skills, and you can't envy them. You can check the government website for details."
She has already started fantasizing: "When I make enough money, I will go to the countryside and buy a house and land. Then robots will help me farm and do housework, and I can just lie back at home. This is my dream retirement life!"
[Ren Dan Ru Ju: I'd like to ask for my friend's help. Her family has rented a large piece of land to grow fruit trees... I'd like to ask her when the country will expand robots and related policies to other cities? Specifically, City N!]
[Cricket: To be honest, I have a friend who's not me! I'd also like to ask for him when the product will be available in City X. Waiting online urgently!]
[Da Mo: At this moment, after graduating and helping my family herd cattle, I am lost in thought...]
"Ah, it's already started!"
Xu Tiantian didn't have time to answer questions from netizens in the live broadcast room, and hurried to the stage of the exhibition hall.
There were a lot of people at this time, but with robots maintaining order, they were divided into rows of seats.
Xu Tiantian arrived late and didn't get a seat, so she could only stand on the platform and watch the projection on the screen.
There seemed to be a lot of leaders in the front audience seats, the kind of big guys you usually see on the news, and bigwigs in various fields.
This exhibition is of extraordinary significance, arguably organized by the state itself. Hence the pre-opening rhetoric: it's a pilot site for emerging industries, representing another milestone in human development.
After this press release, it was the leaders’ turn to take the stage to give speeches. If it weren’t for the robots waiting to be seen behind them, many people would have wanted to run away.
By the time the very long speech finally ended, an hour and a half had passed.
As the various robots took the stage, the host began their introductions. Just as the internet had suggested, the robots were incredibly versatile. Because they were a pilot program, they were relatively affordable, and with government subsidies, they could be purchased for just 20,000 yuan! They have a lifespan of 100 years, a ten-year warranty against non-human-caused accidents, and government subsidies for repairs.
In addition, the host also introduced that this robot can perform emergency rescue operations when others are in distress. For example, when someone is drowning, the robot will dive into the water to rescue them. For example, when criminals approach with dangerous goods, the robot will automatically trigger a reminder to take safety precautions. If the other party attacks you, the robot will subdue him and call the police.
Of course, in order to protect others from using robots to engage in illegal activities, a program that complies with laws and regulations has been specially established for this purpose. The program can only trigger the automatic defense function and cannot follow instructions to actively attack.
These programs are professionally encrypted and monitored in real time by the state to ensure that no one is harmed by robots.
For example, if a drug trafficking gang wants to transport contraband through robots, the robot's alarm mode will be automatically triggered.
In general, robots bring convenience and security, rather than becoming weapons for criminals to use against the country and the people.
Xu Tiantian couldn't hear what the host was saying anymore. All she could think about was, it's so cheap, she should buy two! One for herself and the other to send back to her parents back home!
She had originally thought it would cost at least a few hundred thousand, but now it's only twenty thousand! A car costs hundreds of thousands! And such an all-powerful robot is only twenty thousand!?
"Don't worry, in addition to offline exhibitions, we have also opened online sales channels on the local app. Please purchase rationally based on your own situation. We have a large inventory..."
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