I was a daigou in the 60s

He has neither money nor connections, and he really doesn't see any chance of getting ahead in the short term.

He could only clench his fists and hope that Deputy Manager You would discover his strengths and not throw him into an unpopular position.

As expected, after the few people got to know each other, Deputy Manager You began to introduce the work arrangements.

"First, I would like to introduce the basic situation of our Nantong No. 1 Department Store."

"As one of the earliest state-owned department stores in our country, we shoulder the responsibility of ensuring the daily lives of citizens."

"Next, I will inform you of your job positions."

"Job assignments are based on a comprehensive consideration of individual abilities and conditions and are temporary."

“Comrades with outstanding performance will have the opportunity to be promoted.”

"So if someone is unhappy with their current position, they shouldn't hold grudges."

"Our supply and marketing system always adheres to the principle of fair competition."

Deputy Manager You looked around at the new employees and nodded with satisfaction seeing that everyone responded well.

"Since everyone has no objection, I will now announce the job assignments."

Xiao Dongqing stood quietly and listened carefully to the person in charge.

Deputy Manager You was pleased that the newcomers were well-behaved. He continued.

"So, let's get started."

When he heard his name, Xiao Dongqing's heart beat faster.

"Xiao Dongqing, based on your comprehensive abilities, the unit has decided to assign you to the supplementary food sales team."

Colleague Xiao Zhang patted Xiao Dongqing's shoulder excitedly.

"Congratulations, Xiao Dongqing!"

Xiao Dongqing responded with a smile.

He also didn't expect that he would be assigned to the supplementary food sales team.

This is a very popular department in department stores.

It seems that the unit still has expectations for him.

Afterwards, Deputy Manager You announced the positions of other people.

As if to take care of the newcomers, everyone was assigned to a relatively good sales group and no one was marginalized.

This shows that the company has paid enough attention to this group of new employees and everyone seems very satisfied.

Immediately afterwards, Deputy Manager You conducted preliminary business training for the new employees.

Guide them on how to become a qualified salesperson.

Xiao Dongqing and others listened attentively, not daring to relax for a moment.

At the same time, the old employees finished their morning meeting and were sorting out the merchandise, waiting for the mall to open.

As they were busy, they discussed the arrival of new faces.

"It's the same as always this time. Six people, three from our store, and three from schools."

"Six people? That's not a lot. Looks like it's time for Deputy Manager You to assign apprentices to us veteran employees!"

The salespeople burst into laughter.

Some people shook their heads and sighed.

"Young people sent by the school will be promoted sooner or later. After a year or two, they will be transferred to the city."

"The apprentices we worked so hard to train ended up being someone else's work. Who has the energy to guide them?"

Just as he finished speaking, Deputy Manager You walked in with six new faces including Xiao Dongqing.

I happened to hear the conversation just now.

The newcomers all looked unhappy as they encountered such treatment right after joining the company.

Seeing this, Deputy Manager You could only try his best to ease the atmosphere.

"Old Li, your idea is wrong."

Taking on apprentices is a tradition of our shop. As the saying goes, once a teacher, always a father.

"Don't your disciples always come to visit you with gifts during festivals?"

"You enjoyed those milk biscuits quite a bit, didn't you?"

Old Li, a middle-aged male salesperson who was named, looked a little embarrassed after his shortcomings were exposed.

He waved the rag in his hand and muttered.

"That's different. I have grandchildren at home waiting for me to take care of them."

"You can hand these people over to whoever you want. I don't have time to manage them!"

No mercy was shown to Deputy Manager You at all.

The other salespeople around were either covering their mouths and laughing, or openly making fun of them.

Deputy Manager You's expression gradually became serious.

In this department store, most of the employees are closely related to each other.

Some people even have the support of city or provincial leaders.

If you offend these people, you might bring yourself unnecessary trouble.

Therefore, even though Deputy Manager You is the deputy manager, he seems helpless in front of these employees with backgrounds.

Xiao Dongqing and others saw this and gained a deeper understanding of the complex interpersonal relationships within the mall.

Faced with Lao Li's tough attitude, Deputy Manager You had to give up temporarily.

He looked around and asked again.

"Since Old Li is unwilling to lead, what about others? Who is willing to serve as a mentor for these newcomers?"

Seeing that everyone was still silent, Deputy Manager You hardened his heart and added.

"Don't forget, as a master you can receive an extra three yuan subsidy every month."

The company has indeed put in a lot of effort to encourage these experienced employees to train new employees.

For some employees whose financial conditions are not particularly good, this three-yuan subsidy is still quite attractive.

Sure enough, as soon as he finished speaking, a salesperson raised his hand to express his willingness.

"Deputy Manager You, I'm willing to take on new colleagues."

Deputy Manager You glanced around and nodded.

"Okay, who else is willing?"

"I."

"I am coming too."

"I can lead them, but we dare not make decisions on our own regarding the future cadres assigned by the school."

Xiao Dongqing and others already felt powerless.

Who would have thought that after going through so much hardship, they would finally get into their dream unit.

But what greeted them was the coldness and rejection from the old employees?

Especially "internal employees' children" like Xiao Dongqing.

And three students assigned from technical secondary schools.

Finally, with the help of Deputy Manager You, they managed to find their respective mentors.

Lu Shujuan and Liang Zheng's faces looked extremely ugly.

"..."

They originally thought that as the best among technical secondary school graduates, they should be valued by their leaders and liked by their colleagues.

However, in this department store, reality gave them a loud slap in the face.

After finally arranging an instructor for the newcomers, Deputy Manager You breathed a sigh of relief.

"Then I'll leave it to the senior colleagues to lead these newcomers."

“I hope everyone can teach them carefully and help them quickly integrate into the team.”

The old salesmen nodded absently.

Deputy Manager You knew very well how empty and hollow these promises sounded.

But he was helpless and could not force others to do something they didn't want to do.

We can only hope that these young people are smarter, more sweet-talking, and try to please their mentors more.

Xiao Dongqing was assigned to the non-staple food sales group with the first place.

His mentor is the head of this group - Zhang Fenglan.

The main reason why Zhang Fenglan was willing to take an apprentice was because of the extra three yuan subsidy.

Although he was cold towards Xiao Dongqing, he still taught him what he needed to teach.

"Come every morning and remember to hang your name badge on the sign over there, see?"