The leader is my girlfriend

Of course the "good news" had to be shared, so during dinner, Wang Yiming, An Chong, and Cui Jinhua mentioned his new destination.

"Uncle, aunt, I've almost finished my purchasing task for this month. I'm going out for a walk tomorrow and then I'm going to transport the science vehicle."

"Transportation Department?"

"Learning to drive?"

The two old comrades were particularly surprised. In these days, one could not get involved in the Transportation Department without connections.

"Well, our section chief saw me in the office and chatted with me for a while today. He told me that I can go to transport the science vehicle in the afternoon."

"Is your section chief a nice person?"

"I guess he finds it a bit awkward for me to be in the office. I heard him singing in the office several times today, and he was basically out of tune."

After that, Wang Yiming even sang a few lines, "The water of Honghu Lake is so long, and the sun shines with golden light..."

"Hahaha." My aunt laughed at what she heard. My uncle suppressed his laughter and said with a stern face, "Don't talk about your leader in private. What if someone hears it?"

"so?"

"So, just tell me and your aunt at home."

"……OK."

"Find some time to buy something and send it to your section chief. It's at least a token of your appreciation. The Transportation Department can't be entered without someone."

"I understand, uncle. I'll send it over before the New Year. Otherwise, it would be awkward if it's not a festival." Especially since he had just sent it not long ago.

"Okay, as long as you know what's going on."

"Yeah, but uncle and aunt, is it really that good to be a driver in the transportation department? Can you tell me about it?"

"That's a lot to say."

"Uncle, I'll get you another bowl of rice."

An Chong was about to eat, but Wang Yiming volunteered to go to the kitchen. He knew that people who drove large trucks would earn more in the future, especially those that transported dangerous goods, but not many people were willing to learn to drive large trucks because it was too hard.

"This boy."

……

Finally, with the help of his uncle and aunt, he roughly understood the importance of drivers in this era.

1. In terms of salary income: drivers are divided into five levels and ten grades.

Before becoming a driver, I worked as an apprentice in a repair shop and earned more than 20 yuan a month, while the monthly salary at the steel plant was 22 yuan.

After a novice period of more than one year, new drivers who have passed the driving test will generally become the lowest level five. This lowest level pays more than 40 yuan per month, which is much higher than that of ordinary workers and more than that of Wang Yiming's trainee cadre salary.

The driver's pay slip also includes a "car allowance". If the driver is willing to travel long distances, even if he is a novice, he can get a monthly salary of at least 60-70 yuan (there is a subsidy of 1 yuan per day for long-distance travel, and about 6 cents in the city).

[Five levels and ten grades, the specific grades are divided as follows:

Junior worker: The lowest level of driver, which usually requires certain training and practice to reach.

Intermediate worker: Based on the foundation of junior workers, further improve skills and experience to reach the intermediate worker level.

Senior Technician: Possess high driving skills and rich practical experience, and be able to handle complex driving situations.

Technician?: Based on the senior worker level, further improve skills and experience to reach the technician level.

Senior Technician: The highest level of driver, requiring extremely high driving skills and rich practical experience.

Each level is further divided into ten grades, from junior worker to senior technician, and each grade has specific skill requirements and evaluation standards.

2. In terms of material distribution:

Workers perform heavy physical labor and receive 36 kilograms of food each month, while drivers receive 40 kilograms of food.

What's so great about a mere 4 kilograms of grain? The main reason is that in those days, sometimes you couldn't buy food even if you had money (obtained through legitimate means), not to mention that everyone was living in poverty and had no spare money.

Drivers also received a host of extra benefits, including work clothes, raincoats, rain boots, and cotton gloves. In winter, they wore fur hats, white fur coats, white fur pants, leather gloves, and big-toed shoes, some even riding boots, looking impressive as they walked down the street.

3. Other income:

Since the social policy at that time did not have a private economy, other commodities were not circulated except for the state's unified purchase and sale.

For drivers, the biggest advantage is that they can travel around and get supplies that are not available locally, which is called privately bringing goods, also known as speculation.

(If a private individual buys a batch of goods and then sells or transfers them, this is called undermining the unified purchase and marketing system and is considered speculation. The final outcome is a prison sentence or exile to the northwest.

As for the few things that the driver brought with him, if they were found out, he would at most be criticized and educated, but no one would take it seriously. After all, "clear water has no fish"!

Of course, this does not apply to cases where someone is being deliberately targeted.)

After the driver buys something, he makes money if he sells it. If he helps to carry it, he will charge an extra 10% as a reward. Even if the relationship is good and he doesn't want reward, he will still take the initiative to give gifts and treat you to a meal.

There is a saying: "A horn is worth a thousand gold; a turn of the wheel is not as attractive as the position of county governor."

[Stethoscopes, steering wheels, labor and management cadres, chefs, and salespeople are all the most respected and enviable professions.]

After listening to his aunt's explanation, Wang Yiming made a bold analysis and spoke enthusiastically.

"In that case, everyone should get a driver's license and become a driver. There are so many leaders in the factory, so why not send your children there?"

An Chong glanced at his brainless nephew, and as expected, Wang Yiming was hit on the head by chopsticks.

"Is it so easy to be a driver? It's a special job."

So, it’s time for my uncle to share his science...

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In the 1960s and 1970s, not everyone was qualified to drive. Obtaining a driver's license required a rigorous political background check, which was then passed before receiving on-the-road internships or professional training. Furthermore, approval from superiors and favorable reviews from colleagues were also required.

If you want to become a driver, you usually need to work in a large fleet for a few years doing loading and unloading work. The master will take whoever he likes as an apprentice. He will work with the master for two years and learn how to repair cars before he is eligible to take a driver's license and become a co-driver.

Beginners need to start with washing, wiping and repairing cars. Only after rigorous training will they have the opportunity to drive a vehicle alone. They must be able to independently disassemble and assemble the engine and its three major components. Once a problem occurs with the vehicle, the abnormality needs to be resolved on site.

It takes at least five years to officially become a driver. The process of obtaining a driver's license includes half a year of theoretical and practical learning. First, basic operation exercises are carried out in an open space with few people, and then gradually transition to actual driving.

The exam is divided into theoretical and practical stages. The theoretical exam requires you to answer questions orally from beginning to end. Only after passing the theoretical exam can you enter the practical stage.

Finally, those who pass the test will first receive a white internship certificate without a plastic cover, and if there are no accidents after six months, they will be issued a formal driver's license.

“Is it so difficult to learn how to drive and get a driver’s license?”

"What else do you think? The more money you make, the more problems you face. Nowadays, every car has its share of problems, big or small. Plus, driving a car outside is dangerous. If you get robbed in the wilderness, you'll lose your life."

"So should I still study?"

Wang Yiming was hit on the head again.

"Of course you have to learn. I'm not asking you to drive a truck. You have to seize this opportunity. You may have the chance to drive a government vehicle in the future."

"Uncle, rude."

"Are you still being rude? You are still rude." An Chong hit Wang Yiming several times in a row.

"Aunt, help."

"You two, stop making trouble. Xiao Ming, listen to your uncle and study hard. Let's try to get a driver's license. It's okay if you don't pass. Just try your best."

"Yes, I know, aunt."

"Eat more so you'll have energy for driving practice tomorrow."

"..."

[The trucks at that time mainly included the Jiefang truck from Changchun FAW, the Dongfeng truck from Hubei Second Automobile Works, and the Yuejin truck from Nanjing.

As for sedans, Hongqi cars are only used by provincial and ministerial officials, while Shanghai and Volga cars are used by regional officials on a rotating basis. It is rare for county-level leaders to have a Beijing Jeep.