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Today, industries tend to publish various revenue rankings in order to show the public what you can get from reaching the top level in various fields. In addition to business owners, as employees, being able to earn millions a year has become the upper limit for ordinary people. Most people in the field of financial investment or the ranks of senior programmers pursue the goal of tens of millions of annual salaries.
However, what is amazing is that in one field, even the lowest level of the secretary industry, there is an example of an annual salary of tens of millions. As China's highest-paid female secretary, we will uncover how Zhu Xu became a superstar in this field.
Vanke, a high-profile real estate giant, held a high-profile "2022 Annual Results Presentation Conference" at the end of March 2023. As a company that truly ranks among the world's top 500 enterprises, Vanke's performance is directly related to the income of tens of thousands of people, and it is also a bellwether in the industry. The meeting brought together the chairman of the board of directors, the president of Vanke and other senior executives, each presenting the company's performance report. However, surprisingly, there were two elegant women sitting on the conference stage, one of whom was our protagonist, Zhu Xu. She is the secretary of Vanke Group, and this meeting also has her presentation.
How could the Secretary deliver a report at such an important meeting? This unusual move sparked heated discussions among everyone. "Vanke Zhu Xu" became a popular search keyword, and the search results showed that Zhu Xu could not only deliver reports at the company's performance promotion meeting, but also her annual salary was as high as 8.49 million.
8.49 million, what does this number mean? This translates into a monthly income of 707,500, and a daily income of 23,500. Just one day's income is equivalent to two or three months' salary of others. Such a number may cause some people to be dissatisfied. However, this imbalance may be even stronger when Zhu Xu's year-end bonus reaches 10 million.
It is hard to imagine how many outstanding graduates from prestigious schools have such a huge income. Zhu Xu is a secretary, what is so special? Many may question it, but for those who know what's going on, there must be some secret hidden behind it. The reason why Zhu Xu can get such a high year-end dividend is obviously unusual for her. The secretary is a secretary, but she is by no means an ordinary secretary.
Zhu Xu's secretary position is preceded by three more words - "board of directors". Add these three words, and her identity is very different from that of ordinary secretaries. Perhaps everyone has heard of the position of "Secretary-General of the United Nations", who needs to participate in diplomatic activities, propose effective strategies in many fields from politics, culture to economy, and also participate in political party activities and make important speeches.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres
Zhu Xu's duties are similar, she is not a personal secretary, but the secretary of the entire company's board of directors. Her scope of work goes far beyond traditional secretarial work such as making tea, delivering water, printing documents, etc. She is involved in internal management, strategic planning, and various matters related to the development of the company, as well as externally responsible for the management of various relationships of the company and writing reports related to the company's business.
In short, Zhu Xu is a senior executive of Vanke Group, not an executive. In addition to the high salary, she also receives a certain percentage of the company's annual profits. That's why she earns nearly 20 million a year.
As a successful person, people will naturally be interested in Zhu Xu's path to success. However, when examining Zhu Xu's past resume, it will be found that she does not have a compelling background. Unlike strong women such as Meng Wanzhou, He Chaoqiong, and Sanxing's eldest princess Li Fuzhen, she does not have the protection of a wealthy family, and her success is from scratch. Her story is similar to Dong Mingzhu, a self-made story from ordinary to brilliant. From a secular point of view, her every choice is wise. Every step of her life is guiding her to a better future, and more importantly, she dares to be decisive, brave to give up a comfortable life, and venture into the unknown.
Before becoming the secretary of the board of directors of Vanke Group, Zhu Xu was already a secretary
A leader of the Shenzhen Taxation Bureau. From a small clerk to an office director managing dozens of people, she quickly climbed the ranks in just a few years. In state-owned enterprises, such a phenomenon is rarely seen. Even if it is stagnant, as a woman, being able to reach such a high position has surpassed the vast majority of people, which is completely enough to live a stable retirement life.
However, Zhu Xu was not satisfied in his heart. Over time, her anxiety intensified. For no other reason, she believes that she can achieve more with her ability. Although her job is now very decent, her too smooth life has made her lose her sense of accomplishment. Salary caps in state-owned enterprises are relatively low, and even when they reach management, their income is unsatisfactory.
This state made Zhu Xu feel ashamed of his efforts over the past thirty years. Zhu Xu did not graduate and worked at the Shenzhen Taxation Bureau, having previously studied in the United Kingdom, Hong Kong and other places. Unlike today's forms of study, which can be easily achieved with money and language certificates, Zhu Xu's family is not wealthy enough to provide her with financial support to study abroad. Zhu Xu, born in 1975, is about the same age as many post-90s parents. She was born into an ordinary family, and her early life followed a regular trajectory. In that era when college students were as precious as "golden eggs", Zhu Xu was successfully admitted to Hunan University of Finance and Economics with excellent results.
Although it now appears that some colleges may not be formal enough, they appear to be junior colleges. However, as early as 2000, Hunan University of Finance and Economics was merged into Hunan University. Hunan University is a key university of the "985" and "211" projects in the mainland, and its history can even be traced back to Yuelu Academy in the Song Dynasty. Therefore, Zhu Xu's university degree is absolutely unquestionable.
After stepping out of the small city and into the wider world, Zhu Xu has his own dream. She understands that education is the easiest way to close the gap with others. However, she was not satisfied with this, and after graduation, she was admitted to Zhongnan University of Economics and Law for graduate studies. It is also a "double first-class" university, which adds a brilliance to Zhu Xu's resume.
At this time, Zhu Xu was no longer young. After completing her graduate studies, her age should not be underestimated. For many people, finding a good job after graduation and then entering the marriage hall with a good man who is in the right place is the best option. Zhu Xu's parents tentatively asked her many times why she didn't have a boyfriend. Even today, single older women are gossiped about by friends and relatives, especially 20 years ago.
However, Zhu Xu, who is fully committed to her studies, has no time to take care of love, and she even told her parents a news that made them "collapsed": she is going to study abroad! This is a huge test for Zhu Xu's parents. The worry and pressure that the daughter will be away from home for several years and will miss the golden years of marriage and childbirth can be imagined. However, in their view, the most important thing than these is to support their daughter's right to pursue her dreams.
With the support of his parents, Zhu Xu's journey to study abroad became smooth. Not only did she successfully pursue a master's degree at the University of London, but she was also awarded a scholarship.
The subsequent life was like receiving divine help for Zhu Xu. After completing her studies at the University of London, she went to the Open University of Hong Kong for further study. After graduation, she joined the Shenzhen Taxation Bureau without hesitation, climbing the ranks to the leadership. However, although the leadership position of the tax bureau is well paid, it seems to be a little "resentful" for the past resume. After countless long nights, Zhu Xu decided to start a new chapter in his life in the most decisive way, that is, resigning from the tax bureau.
Perhaps in the eyes of outsiders, Zhu Xu's decision is obvious