The programmer and his woman

I sat in the car with my brows furrowed and I said nothing. Xiaoxia seemed to see that I was worried and asked with concern: "What's wrong, Wang Dong? You don't look happy."

So I told her everything that happened in school. After listening, she comforted me and said, "Hey, it's nothing. The school doesn't make much money. Can't you just find another job?"

I was a little surprised. "Xiao Xia, do you think so too? A few days ago, Brother Chang mentioned my current work status during a casual chat. He suggested that I consider changing jobs. Although I was a little shaken at the time, I still didn't make up my mind."

Xiaoxia nodded gently: "Well, Wang Dong, you change, I support you." Although this sentence is simple, it has great power for me. It makes me feel your trust and encouragement, and also makes me more determined.

So I took a deep breath and called Brother Chang. His familiar voice came from the other end of the line, and I told him, "Brother Chang, I've made up my mind. I'll follow your advice and try another job." The moment I said this, I felt an unprecedented sense of relief and relief. It was as if a heavy burden had been lifted off my shoulders, and I could bravely face the challenges of the future.

When Brother Chang heard what I said on the other end of the phone, he immediately laughed out loud: "Haha, brother, you are right! The work space here in City A is indeed first-class, with more opportunities and greater room for development."

I was amused by Brother Chang's mixed Chinese and English speaking style, and couldn't help but praise him: "Brother Chang, your speech is becoming more and more fashionable now, and you really keep up with the trend of the times."

After hearing this, Brother Chang smiled and explained: "Haha, in our line of work, we have to speak like this. Combining Chinese and English not only makes us look professional, but also makes communication more lively and interesting."

Hearing this, I couldn't help but laugh out loud: "Brother Chang, you are so funny. But having said that, this trick of yours is really effective."

Brother Chang smiled and said, "Teacher Wang, please send me a copy of your resume later. Just wait for my news in the next two days." I agreed and hung up the phone.

After hanging up the phone, I started to sort out my resume carefully. After all, I haven't written a resume for several years. I have to review my work experience and project experience. I remember the last time I filled out a resume was at the talent market. At that time, the work resume column was blank and there was nothing to write. Now it's different. After years of hard work and accumulation, I have rich professional experience and skills, and I can write two pages with great enthusiasm.

Looking back on my teaching career over the past few years, I deeply feel the value and significance of it. But it does make me feel a little sorry to suddenly give up this stable job. However, life is always full of choices and possibilities. I am thinking about whether I can transform the teaching experience and knowledge I have gained over the past few years into a more valuable entrepreneurial project.

After careful consideration, I came up with a bold idea: Why not summarize the unique teaching plan I have found in teaching, and try to find people willing to invest to co-found a training school? I have ready-made teaching materials and courseware, and I know the entire process from enrollment to employment. I am fully capable of completing this project. Now, the only thing I lack is funds.

This idea became stronger and stronger in my mind, and I firmly believed that it had great potential and value. So I started to take action. While completing my resume, I spent more time writing a project proposal and risk assessment. In this detailed document, I clearly explained the content of the next project, the resources and advantages I had, the development prospects and investment amount of the project, and the expected returns that could be generated in the end. At the same time, I also conducted in-depth analysis and discussion on the risks that the project might face and how to avoid these problems.

After several days of hard work, I finally completed the preparations. At this moment, I am full of expectations and longings, quietly waiting for the precious interview notice from the company. Perhaps, this job application journey will not only allow me to get the job I dream of, but also become an important opportunity for me to realize the grand entrepreneurial blueprint in my heart.

However, after careful consideration, I resolutely declined the labor dispatch plan proposed by Brother Chang. I knew that what I really wanted was not this temporary, unstable and limited development work; on the contrary, I was looking for a broad stage where I could fully display my talents, realize my self-worth and continue to grow and progress.

Not long after, a start-up company took the initiative to contact me. This company made me feel that it was very suitable for my project needs. After all, they were in the same entrepreneurial field and should be able to understand and cherish my creative ideas and their potential value. However, the reality was far from what I had hoped.

After I had a brief conversation with the boss, I went straight to the point and described my project in detail. At this moment, the boss seemed to be very interested in me. He looked at me with a smile all the time. He listened patiently to my explanation of the whole project and then said slowly: "In my opinion, you are not here to seek a position, but rather to seek cooperation opportunities. To be frank, I am not very interested in your project plan. If you could present this project to me a few years in advance, there might be something to do, but it is too late to operate this project now." After a pause, he continued: "Of course, what I said does not mean that this project cannot be profitable, but that I am personally determined to enter the future industry. I wonder if you can understand the deep meaning of this?"

I listened to his words silently, and my mood gradually became heavy. Although I tried my best to understand what he meant by "the industry of the future", I was still confused and could not find a definite answer. Perhaps the boss noticed the confusion and doubt on my face, so he took the initiative to expand the topic in depth: "I wonder if you have ever had a similar experience? It's like when you taste an amazing dish in a restaurant, you are so happy that you want to share this joy with others; or when you accidentally find a unique clothing store while shopping, you can't wait to recommend it to your friends. It's a pity that there is no unified platform in reality that allows us to publish these feelings and opinions in a centralized manner."

Hearing this, I couldn't help but fall into deep thought. Indeed, looking around the current market, there is no sharing platform that integrates multiple elements such as dining, shopping, and life experience. However, I personally don't have much interest in this demand. After all, I am not the kind of person who is keen on spreading the trivialities of my life everywhere. In my opinion, this kind of demand is probably more in line with those who love socializing and are happy to share daily fun.

So I expressed my opinion frankly: "Your idea is very creative, but there is really no such software on the market. However, I personally don't have any need for it."

The boss smiled after hearing this, and didn't seem to care about my attitude. He continued, "I understand your point of view. But you know what? Many technical people I have come into contact with, including programmers like you, are not interested in this demand. However, this does not mean that this market does not exist. In fact, many people have such needs, but we have not yet found a suitable way to meet them.

Okay, let's change the subject and talk about your major. How long do you think it will take you to implement the software I mentioned?"

I had a slight thought in my mind, and began to wonder whether he intended to entrust me with software development.

I thought about it carefully for a moment, and then replied: "From the functions you described, although it sounds like it may involve many aspects, in fact, the technical implementation is not complicated. This is mainly about positioning services and data uploading. The initial version of the software development can achieve stable operation within a month."

My words seemed to surprise the boss. A hint of excitement flashed in his eyes, and he asked, "Are you sure these functions can be realized within a month?"

I smiled and nodded, explaining: "Yes, of course this is just the launch time of a basic version, which does not include subsequent data optimization and platform maintenance. For example, there may be some problems with the data uploaded by users, such as incorrect store names and product names, which requires us to have a complete backend system to manage and maintain the data."

The boss seemed satisfied with my answer. He frowned, took a deep breath, and continued to ask: "But my engineers here told me that it would take more than a year to complete, but you said it would only take one month. Why is there such a difference?"

I smiled and explained, "The difference lies mainly in the working style and motivation. In the company, engineers may pay more attention to a stable work rhythm and salary income, so they may choose a more conservative development cycle. The time I just gave is based on the assumption that I will take this project as a private job. In order to complete it as soon as possible and get benefits, I will naturally go all out and strive to realize the function in the shortest time."

The boss nodded thoughtfully, then suddenly changed the subject and muttered, "Oh, no, you are different from the software engineers I met. Your brain is too active. I can't give you this project."

I was slightly stunned, but then I understood what he meant. He might be worried that my overactive thinking would have an unpredictable impact on his project. So, he changed the way he communicated with me: "I am very happy to talk to you today. Although I am not very interested in your project, I recognize your ability. If you are willing to work for me, I would welcome you very much. Of course, I will not limit you to complete the product within one month. I will give you two months of development time, and you will also be responsible for the subsequent maintenance. How about it? You can consider my proposal."

So I nodded, said goodbye to the boss, and left his office.

Not long after I left the company's office, my cell phone rang. It was Brother Chang calling. His tone was filled with a hint of blame and helplessness.

"Hey, Teacher Wang, what's wrong with you? I'm introducing a job to you, but why do you start promoting your own project whenever you get the chance? If you do this again, I won't do anything about you." Brother Chang's voice sounded serious on the other end of the line.

I quickly explained, "Oh, Brother Chang, I'm so sorry. I couldn't help myself. I promise I won't do it again next time."

Brother Chang sighed and continued, "Okay, I'll recommend a few more to you. But you have to remember, don't try to sell them anymore. The bosses are sincerely looking for people, don't let them think you don't respect them."

"Okay, Brother Chang, don't worry, I will pay attention this time." I promised solemnly.

In the following days, I received interview invitations from two more companies, and the interview processes with both companies went relatively smoothly.

Only in the written test of the second company did I encounter a question that left me a little confused. This question was not about professional knowledge of programming, but a question that seemed to be a brain teaser. I remember the general content of the question was: "There is a button in the room that controls the lights of the other two rooms. These rooms cannot see each other. When the button is pressed, the lights turn on, and when the button is released, the lights turn off. How do you know which room the button controls the light?"

Seeing this question, I shook my head helplessly. This is a software engineer position, why is there such a question? I thought hard for a long time, but I couldn't come up with a reasonable answer. So, I had an idea and wrote down this answer: "I went to the room chewing gum that day, and when I saw this button, I thought it was interesting, so I spit out the gum from my mouth, stuck it on the button, and then went to the other two rooms to confirm which light was on."

After answering the questions, I handed in the paper. As expected, the first company contacted me very quickly, notifying me that I passed the interview and inviting me to join. But the second company did not respond. I guess it was because my answer to the brain teaser was too "unique" and therefore failed to win their favor.

So, after careful consideration, I decided to resign from my teaching position at school and officially joined this newly established game company. The boss of the company was named Lin, and his family was prominent. It was a typical family business. It was rumored that this company was actually set up by the big boss to give a young master who had just returned from studying abroad a chance to practice.

Since Mr. Lin took over the company, his determination and confidence have been evident. It is obvious that he is eager to make a difference in this field. However, for me, this is also a rare opportunity. I have always had my own project plan, hoping to open an educational institution. I guess if Mr. Lin is interested in my project, he may be able to provide me with the funds and resources I need.