"Okay, then we'll choose a childcare worker."
Childcare workers are now one of the eight most sought-after professions, the others being ticket sellers, hairdressers, drivers, sales clerks, mail carriers, waiters/waitresses, and cooks. In the next twenty years, these will all be highly desirable jobs.
After selecting the caregiver, Fang Qiao went to the logistics department the next day with her ID to complete the onboarding procedures. Her grain ration was also transferred to the unit, and she received an extra five jin of grain per month, along with many other ration coupons.
After completing the formalities, Director Gu, who was in charge of personnel in the logistics department, said with a smile, "Xiao Qiao, right? My surname is Gu, you can just call me Sister Gu. Your affiliated nursery is not finished with the renovations yet, so it will take at least another half month before we can start working. In the meantime, go to the Human Resources and Social Security Bureau to take the exam for the primary childcare worker certificate. It doesn't matter if the certificate doesn't come through immediately, it takes time to issue the certificate, but try to pass it on the first try, otherwise you'll have to wait another six months next time."
Director Gu patted Fang Qiao on the shoulder and said, "There's nothing else. You can go back now. I'll let you know when the nursery is renovated and you can come back to work."
"Okay, thank you, Director Gu. I'll head back now."
Fang Qiao came out of Director Gu's office and went downstairs, where she ran into Jiang Ling, who had just returned from running errands outside.
When Liang Ling saw Fang Qiao, her eyes lit up. She quickly walked over and said with a smile, "Little Qiao, what brings you here?"
Fang Qiao smiled and didn't hide anything: "Sister Ling, I'm here to complete my onboarding procedures."
As neighbors separated only by a wall, there's no need to hide anything from each other in the future, and it's impossible to hide it anyway.
"You have a job now?" Liang Ling smiled.
Fang Qiao nodded and said, "I'll work as a childcare worker at the nursery affiliated with my workplace."
“Being a childcare worker is great! It’s a highly sought-after job, and you can even bring your child to work.” Jiang Ling and Fang Qiao hit it off, and Jiang Ling was genuinely happy for Fang Qiao, saying with a smile, “It’s perfect for you.”
Fang Qiao also felt that this job was suitable.
The main reason is that I can bring my child to work; I can't find a better job than this.
After exchanging a few pleasantries with Jiang Ling, Fang Qiao said, "It's getting late, Sister Ling, you go ahead and do your work. I won't keep you from continuing."
Jiang Ling did indeed still have work to do. She had just been transferred here and needed to familiarize herself with the environment as soon as possible, so she smiled and said, "Okay, let's talk again later."
After leaving the office building, Fang Qiao did not go home immediately. Instead, she went to the library next door and borrowed several professional books for childcare workers. Then she went to the back bungalow to check on the progress of the nursery's renovation.
The bungalows were still the same few bungalows, but the small windows had been replaced with large ones. Looking through the windows, the interior was filled with smoke and dust, and the visibility was very low, so it was impossible to tell what the layout had been changed to.
The road and flower beds in front of the bungalows were leveled and enclosed by a low wall, creating a large courtyard as a play area for children. In the southwest corner of the courtyard, three or four workers were building a wall, which looked like they were building a toilet.
Fang Qiao thought it was a good idea; the daycare had its own toilet, saving them the trouble of going to a public toilet later.
In the southeast corner against the wall, there was a pile of unopened metal objects. Through the packaging, Fang Qiao could see that they were red, yellow, and green, and guessed they were fitness equipment.
After checking on the progress of the nursery renovation, Fang Qiao took her book and headed home.
Across the street, separated by only a wall, is the research institute.
Originally, the two sides were connected and there was no wall. This 2.2-meter-high wall was just built in the last few days, and the top is also covered with a ring of sharp glass shards as a deterrent to prevent anyone from climbing over it.
Construction was also underway inside the research institute, but because of the high walls, you could only hear the sounds and couldn't see anything.
Since the research institute and the family area were separated, non-staff members have been prohibited from entering. Without identification, even family members cannot get in.
Fang Qiao knew that everything was different now.
This also shows that Cheng Baidong's research has yielded results, and the higher authorities have begun to pay attention to him.
No longer do we have to be affiliated with a pharmaceutical factory as a special department, and sneak around underground every day like before.
After turning a corner, Fang Qiao saw a pregnant woman walking with her hand on her back not far ahead. She thought it looked like Wang Yun, so she tentatively called out, "Xiao Yun?"
Upon hearing this, Wang Yun turned around, saw her, and happily replied, "Yes," waving at her.
Fang Qiao jogged a few steps to catch up, glancing at the cloth bag slung over her arm: "Where are you going?"
"I was just about to go to your house." Wang Yun waved the cloth bag in his hand and said, "I saved up my cloth coupons for almost half a year to buy cloth, and I'm going to make some clothes for the baby in my belly, and cut some diapers with the rest. My sewing skills are just as bad as yours, so I'll ask your Xiaojing to help me cut some."
Fang Qiao was about to take the document when she heard this, and felt as if she had been stabbed in the heart. She glanced at her with a heavy heart and said, "If you say your skills are bad, then they are bad. Why are you dragging me into this?"
Wang Yun covered her mouth and chuckled: "If I don't bring you along, it'll just seem like I'm the only one with bad skills."
Fang Qiao snorted irritably, "You're the only one who's right."
After exchanging a few playful insults, the two joined hands and headed to Fang Qiao's house.
As they walked and chatted, Wang Yun asked her, "Where have you been? What book are you carrying?"
"The textbook for the childcare worker certification exam." Fang Qiao showed the textbook to Wang Yun and said, "I was just about to tell you. They're going to convert the bungalows behind our residential compound into a nursery, and they're hiring childcare workers right now. You only need a junior high school education, and there's a huge shortage. Do you want to give it a try?"
"Did you go?" Wang Yun asked.
Fang Qiao nodded: "I just came back from there and have completed the onboarding procedures. I can start working once the daycare center is renovated. You should come too, and we can start working together then."
Wang Yun was somewhat tempted, but when she looked down at her belly, she worriedly said, "But I'm already heavily pregnant. I'll be giving birth in four months. Will they still want me?"
"Whether it's possible or not, why don't you ask your son Gao Ping first? Asking won't take much trouble."
Fang Qiao said, "The main reason is that this opportunity is rare. The unit is being restructured, and there are few people in the family compound. There is a shortage of people in all aspects, so the recruitment conditions are relaxed. Moreover, the unit also takes care of the employees' families, and family members have priority in job allocation. If we miss this opportunity, when there are more people in the future, there will be no shortage of people, and all the jobs will be taken. It will be difficult to find such a job then."
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